Great Wall of Dali Photo

Photographer’s Note

The old city wall of Dali, is one of the best preserved in China. It was snowing in the mountains at the back (Cang Shan), which are 4,000 metres above sea level. Fortunately, it only rained in Dali town. A week later, the town had 1-2 metres of snow.

I was attracted to the pagoda, appearing at the vanishing point, where the wall ends. This is not one of the more famous '3 pagodas', which are off to the right of this image.

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spence (1554) 2005-08-25 7:08

These are some strong leading lines you have here, taking our eyes to the pagoda and these beautiful blue-green mountains. I love the inclusion of the lone person who helps us connect with the shot. A really good and interesting shot, Chris - well done.

huynt (5077) 2005-08-25 7:12

Hi Chris J
Wow. A wondeful POV and DOF.The lines are perfect. Cloud and snow in backgroung is very nice. Thanks for sharing. Huy

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Galmeida (12559) 2005-08-25 7:12

Hi Chris,
I like your angle of view creating great diagonal lines prespective in the composition. The add of a person is a must. Good contrast, fine colors and sharpness.

Well seen and a good work.
Best Regards.
Fernando

clodreno (0) 2005-08-25 7:42

Incredible place.. too bad I didn't get a lot of nice pictures there, the weather was cold , windy and grey..
very nice composition.. well done.

MiguelP (14338) 2005-08-25 7:48

This photo has an endless quality, endless time, for each stone a memory, I love the person giving us the scale of the wall. Gracias Chris.

leonorkuhn (14391) 2005-08-25 7:49

Hi Chris,
Very good shot. Great perspective. Nice mountains in the background. Do you scanned this photo? Good job, I like it.
Best Regards,
Leonor

hdl (6737) 2005-08-25 7:51

Hi Chris, you kind of confused me with Dali. I thought about Salvatore Dali, but I was surprised to see sth of him in China. Now, your comment made it clear that there are other Dali's than the painter ;-)).
You captured the wall very good; your pov gives a good depth to the image. Startling background. Very nice image; thanks for sharing.

rbcy1974 (20746) 2005-08-25 8:52

Hi Chris,
Nice perspective with the wall dominating the village and the village showing itself small sandwiched between the wall and the mountains.
Well seen
Regards
Daniel

aloyho (6109) 2005-08-25 9:15

Hi Chris,
Nice and strong linear perspective. Although there is so much contrast with the background yet the harmony and unity is there. The size of the wall and the mountains are well portrayed and the low clouds give good atmospheric feel. Syabas!! Regards.

ndb1958 (9249) 2005-08-25 11:58

Hi Chris,
interesting composition and POV. I like your picture.
Nino

Fixfocus (9377) 2005-08-25 12:24

Hello Chris,
Enormous depth in this strong perspective!Sharpness and dof are great.The loneley person in front of the wall is an essential detail.
greetings,
hermann

jrj (34779) 2005-08-25 13:36

Excellent perspective and depth Chris. Great detail with the one person down there. The mist mountains in the back a fine add on..

Zepi (22848) 2005-08-25 17:19

Hello Chris,
Excellente prise de vue,j’aime ce cadrage très dynamique !
Ca donne du punch à ton image !
Toujours ces couleurs incroyables !
J’adore
Super travail
Merci pour le partage
Amicalement
Sébastien

john_c (24635) 2005-08-25 17:41

Hi Chris,
A wonderful composition, with great lines and colour. The eye travels along the wall well into the frame. Your DOF is superb and the mountains preside neatly over the scene. Well cropped and framed in an artistic manner. I like this shot very much.
John

alford (3897) 2005-08-25 21:39

Hi Chris! Didn't know about this "great wall" until I saw your pic. Very good catch, I can see how big/high the wall is using the man as a reference! The mountain and pagoda make a beautiful background! Thanks for sharing this! rgds.

singuanti (15240) 2005-08-25 22:19

Hi Chris. Wow what a strong shot! The use of the straight leading line and the vanishing point blows me away. I think this easily overcomes the lackluster sky. Well done Chris!!

manny (21378) 2005-08-26 2:36

The LONE MAN..he makes teh shot. Good perspective too.

carper (66148) 2005-08-26 3:04

fantastic photo Chris,
i like the line of the wall to the fantastic sky, great depth you made, fantasticx colours, very good photo, good job,
gr. jaap

PixelTerror (87215) 2005-08-26 3:56

Hi Chris,
Great perspective that acts as a strong leading line, the perspn give a good idea about how huge is the place, the majestuous mountains freshly covered by snow provide an attractive background, I had never heard of this city before...
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

Luan (15935) 2005-08-26 3:57

Hello Chris,
amazing PoV, such a great perspective here. This place must be impressive. Beautiful picture Chris.
Cheers
Luan

oochappan (22032) 2005-08-26 4:42

Good way to frame this shot with the converging perpspective of the wall at the side spotting immediatly this lonely man, you know why this walls are so well preserved .... they used rice-flower in the cement.

jhm (83802) 2005-08-26 8:07

Hi Chris,
I think this is the greatest perspective picture of your portfolio. The stone wall give excellent depth, together with the lanterns, very beautiful work here.
Have a nice weekend,
John.

sn00zie (2384) 2005-08-26 14:08

a nice linear composition Chris. love the pov you chose.. i see the little, flaky mountains covered with heavy clouds.. very nice

weswang (18223) 2005-08-26 20:13

Hi Chris, I did not know that there is a great wall all the way in the south in Dali :D. Thanks for making it clear that it is a city wall. A very nice perspective view with beautiful background. A very nice and clear picture. Well done.

sergecross (3438) 2005-08-26 21:35

Chris, excellent point of view. Nice architecture and contrast is very fine.
I like the colors and the background, it's very nice.
Sergio

cessy (13647) 2005-08-27 2:53

woww, chris !
this is really excellent
I like the perspective, the lines on this marvelous landscape
plus there is a man there, captured
indah sekali

eco (84) 2005-08-27 10:55 [Comment]

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dsidwell (9745) 2005-08-27 13:13

Very nice use of leading lines, Chris! I like where the lines lead, too. Dramatic and engaging image!

toni_al (15476) 2005-08-28 19:36

HI Chris
Très belle perspective avec toutes ces lignes sur un même point de fuite, j'aime le personnage qui donne vie à la scène.
Well donne
Toni

kclai (2267) 2005-08-29 2:37

Hi Chris
Another great picture from your acrhieves to be shared with everyone. A very nice angle, capturing the Great wall from the front to the end of perspective.
Well done, Chris.
Eric Lai