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Photographer’s Note

Zhujiajiao is one of the many watertowns surrounding Shanghai. As most of them are full of tourists coming to take shapshots like this, I wouldn't usually bother to go there.
Still, as Shanghai's Antidote-party crew were throwing an electronic music festival there, I went. During day-time, there was, as expected, a lot of tourists and everything was a little circus-like, as it is in most Chinese touristic places. However, as night fell and I left the party to have a look around, all the tourists had left and the city was tranquil and beautiful (perhaps the atmosphere was enhanced a bit by the beers I had drunken at the party).
This is a typical scene from the village. I wouldn't recommend people staying for long in these water-towns, but its good for a day- or evening trip.

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Urs (3464) 2009-06-10 3:44

Henrik,

Looking at your picture above and reading your comment, I immediately have to ask, why do you recommend not to stay longer then a few hours in these water towns?

I guess your picture was taken during sunset, what explains why the row of houses is in a strong red-yellow light. The canal boost DOF and the sharpness is great. Good composition and execution.

Best regards
Urs

sotirios (1685) 2009-06-10 5:22

Hi Henric
is it a possible wrong white balance that gave these warm dreamy colours, or this is how it was? Very nice image overall, well done.

levente (505) 2009-07-29 5:56 [Comment]

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abulafia (4802) 2009-10-11 21:05

Well, I actually liked Zhujiajiao even on a crowded day:)
It wasn't that bad, especially not compared to Shanghai (I live in Xujuahui)
The real funny thing is that I have the exact same picture as yours, although in daylight, haven't posted it yet though.

Harry

abiesudiono (109) 2009-11-22 19:04

hello kloppenborg,

i think this is a beautiful watertown. the perspective and the tone for this photo were very nice.

thanks for share.

warmest regard's abie.