Sunset at Badaling Photo

Photographer’s Note

The sun setting on the Wall at around 4:30pm on a cold winter day, casting on it a warm glow against the faint hills in the distance.

Being the best maintained, this is the most-visited section. You don't see anyone in this picture because most visitors had already left.

On his historical trip to China in 1972, U.S. president Richard Nixon visited Badaling. He said: "It sure is a great wall." I guess it means he liked it.

alexlie, willow_of_god, ChristianS, Coyotyto, xln, highpeak8, duder, taivo, demian, Eagle, benkrut, Chaga, MLINES, crettaz, JCG has marked this note useful

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alexlie (5357) 2005-04-29 15:31

Hi Wei!
This is a very impressive picture. Especially I like the light, colors and your composition. Really interesting shot.
Cold, winter day but photo is warm :)
Regards.

willow_of_god (360) 2005-04-29 15:32

Très bonne composition et utilisation de la lumière. Very nice shot.

Albrecht (10754) 2005-04-29 15:35

Hi Wei
Wonderful and impressive to see. Good colours and composition. My daughter has just been on the wall for two weeks ago so this picture caught my eye. Beautiful, well done, greetings Albrecht

ChristianS (2997) 2005-04-29 15:37

Wow, beautiful perpective and composition. The low light is excellent and brings out some beautiful warm tones on the wall. The surrounding hazy landscape adds a mystic atmosphere. Well captured!

bip-bip (1837) 2005-04-29 15:58

Great light on this beautiful composition
You well captured the nice perspective
TFS
Véro

danyy (62985) 2005-04-29 16:02

Un magnifique lever de soleil sur une des merveilles du monde que tu as photographié avec brio.
Bon format de photo, un peu panoramique.
Compliments.
Daniel.

puciu (498) 2005-04-29 16:21 [Comment]

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devimeuxbe (54043) 2005-04-29 16:29

Hi
Veruy nice composition. Great light and graphism. It's well done
Bertrand

donluicu (23404) 2005-04-29 16:49

THis is a fantastic shot!!
the panoramis effect is great, and the wall looks like gold..i reaaly like the compo, the pov too...well done

loic

softflower (0) 2005-04-29 16:52

Superbe photo !
Magnifique, très réussi.
Felicitations !

nickthegreek82 (1524) 2005-04-29 17:08

Unbelievable shot!
Great composition.No more to say!
Very nice!

Coyotyto (1299) 2005-04-29 17:23

Wow, this is a Great shot, Wei !! :o)
I really, really like it !! The light is so excellent and it gives perfect colours on the Wall.

I'm impressed the details are so great, even with a small F/ ! The opposition between the Wall and its background is great, this one goes straight to my favourites.

I really think it's a plus you got it without any people.

Thanks for this one !
Youssef.

bboss (3516) 2005-04-29 17:54

When I imagine the great wall this is the view that pops into my head.
Its excellent in every way, except possibly that such a classic is already there in my head so a photo is possibly superflous, but you can hardly call that a criticism.
For years I (and most other people) believed that the great wall was the only man made structure that could be seen from space with the naked eye, but recently when the Chinese sent up an astronaut it turned out that this is untrue and it cannot be seen. It was Chinese propaganda all along. ha ha ha
Love your picture, fantastic light.
cheers, David

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alimo3 (6824) 2005-04-29 18:08

Hi Wei,
a beautiful and impressive picture,
light and colors are beautiful and composition is perfect.
Well done.

Tom

kabe (1990) 2005-04-29 18:10

Hi Wei,
Nice place to be photographed. Amazing colours good composition and atmosphere. I like it very much.
Very well done!

BAKO (1667) 2005-04-29 19:17

Superb
nothin for to say

BAKO

ccooper (836) 2005-04-29 19:28

Wei,
Quite an impressive shot with beautiful, soft light. The wall has a snake-like, undulating quality due to your beautiful POV and composition.

kensimage (8469) 2005-04-29 20:37

Very nicely done! Of course the light is great, and I like how the wall comes out of the entire left side of the image.

Aazragi (1916) 2005-04-29 22:25

Wow, what a lovely shot, great use of light and nicely composed. well done.
Latif

xln (196) 2005-04-29 22:47

Hi Weijun, (or Junyu??)
Great shot. The wall seems to finish off into eternity, and you can really feel the majesty, length and greatness. Can't wait to see the wall for myself. Well done!

highpeak8 (139) 2005-04-30 1:20

I've been to the Great Wall many years back, the real thing is great but most often than not, it's stunning photos that can really bring out the greatness of the monument to the max...and this one is one of them!

duder (319) 2005-04-30 3:31 [Comment]

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gringofil (0) 2005-04-30 4:58

One of the better Great Wall shots that I've seen. I really like how the wall starts off at the edge of the frame and moves on into the deep background...the time of day and slight haze in the air have done well to give this shot a sort of magical quality. I really like the golden colors as well. Nothing to nit pick here...quite an interesitng shot. Well done.

taivo (1840) 2005-04-30 6:20

Stunning view and composition. An instant favourite. The light makes this shot very powerful and magnificent. Excellent sharpness too.

dkeus31 (24548) 2005-04-30 8:41

Very nice light, good colors and nice panoramic framing.

verge (1237) 2005-04-30 8:53

excellent sharpness and texture. the lighting is very good and the POV, well captured...rgds

verge

karina (1084) 2005-05-01 4:29

Beautiful lighting, this is magical. I love the composition, they way the eye is lead along and down the wall. Well done!

rbcy1974 (20732) 2005-05-01 7:10

Hi Wei,
The composition is great and the light is amazing,
Well Done
Daniel

hombre (203) 2005-05-05 13:05

..przepiêkna panorama..
gratuluje
krzysztof

azadys (711) 2005-05-10 0:50

great great shot.
beautifull DOF and prspective. and great compo.
i love it.

regards
azad

dumaresq_ca (1880) 2005-05-31 10:56

Magnifique photo, la Grande Muraille telle qu'on se l'imagine!
Bravo!

Amandine (1026) 2005-06-08 6:54

That's a wonderfull view of the wall, the light comind from the right part of the picture is amazing, so golden, it gives a magic atmoshere that looks good on the momument

tomaszmarcinek (1493) 2005-06-12 18:30

This one is also very well done in terms of composition. The late afternoon light is a superb finish, isn't it? Tom

Tweetie (43) 2005-07-17 10:56

the kind of picture I've also dreamt to take...
thanks a lot for sharing

sayzey (2358) 2005-08-01 8:59

Great photo here, the lighting is good so that the colours in the wall are brilliant, the overexposure in the sky isnt a hinderence in this photo it is the effect that makes it!

It sure is a great wall :P

journeywood (195) 2005-10-01 8:52

Looks like a winter afternoon is the time to go to beat the crowds and get good light. I love the angle and gold tones in this one.

DLM (6447) 2006-04-21 17:13 [Comment]

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MLINES (10308) 2006-04-21 17:35

Hi Wei, Slightly mystical composition here of the wall. Good POV to get this almost alive snake-like wall in this photo. Very good. Rgds Murray.

jrleborgne (888) 2006-04-21 17:35

Hello Wei,

It is noticeable that Marco Polo never mentioned this amazing monument in his memories.

Very beautiful shot.

krakowiak (4702) 2006-04-21 17:59

Hi Wei!
Beautyful place with an incredible construction
and of course Great shot! The light is very special on this photo and it looks absolutely brilliant!

Best Regards,
Pawel

USErin (445) 2006-08-05 23:31

Fantastic lighting. Really a powerful photo.

keribar (42173) 2006-08-17 8:56

Hello Wei,

Just about to leave for China, and The Great Wall is well on our agenda, this picture is an inspiration for me.
I wish to come with pictures as good as this one. Best regards - Izzet keribar

IgorDeleze (9247) 2007-01-15 16:09

Hello,
Verx nice picture. The curved line of the wall is beautiful. Excellent lighting.
Greetings.
Igor

Emiel_Skyfreak (2959) 2007-01-15 17:42 [Comment]

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crettaz (2580) 2007-01-16 7:35

Hi magnificent curves of the Wall, and great lghting

Good compo
See you

Robin

crisnique (857) 2007-07-12 0:26

Hello Wei!
Very nice image of the Great Wall!
Amazing warm tones and excellent composition.
Mystic atmosphere.
Greetings from Italy.
Cristian

xtxhoward (123) 2007-07-22 20:02

I was at this section of the Wall during Golden Week this past May. If you want a good laugh, check out the difference in foot traffic between your shot and mine. The sharpness in your foreground and the mist in the background is an appealing blend.

AnimeshRay (8870) 2007-07-22 21:15

An unusual angle to take the great wall, the low sun adds much to the mystique.

wilmahabo (235) 2007-08-30 15:04

Hello Wei!
It is really stunning view. Great light and perfect composition.
Regards, Agata

JCG (22703) 2007-10-17 1:40

Hi Wei,

This architectural beauty of the world heritage is highlighted here with great panache. This sunset on the wall of China is divine. Colors are sweet and pleasant to the eye and the framing chosen is sensible. Beautiful work, bravo.

With all my friendships,

Jean-Charles

Photo Information

Copyright: Ryan Yu (zmfactor) (286)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-01-20
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Fuji FinePix 2650
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/274 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Asie, mes préférées, The Great Wall of China, Breathtaking countrysides [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-04-29 15:17
Favorites: 11 [view]