More portraits of China by Marie-Claire Holmes.
Shrouded in the mist.
Bridge over a canal.
On the horizon, the Great Wall of China.
Towers stationed along the Great Wall.
The Great Wall viewed from a distance.
This is the fifth in a series of posts about China, which is currently hosting the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Stunning pics, absolutely fabulous. The lights, the scenes perfect.
Gina from Germany
Posted by: Gina | 23 August 2008 at 23:20
The top 3 photographs on this post blew me away. Beautiful work.
Posted by: Di | 17 August 2008 at 23:44
These photos are exquisite! Thank you so much for sharing them.
Posted by: kris | 17 August 2008 at 03:04
Finally getting caught up on everyone's blogs - I've missed yours especially. What beautiful photos! Is Marie-Claire your niece, Tara? I remember some lovely photos of New Zealand, I think, that you featured before, of hers. Wonderful photography - thank you for sharing the beauty with us~XOXO
Posted by: tinker | 16 August 2008 at 10:29
Marie-Claire takes some amazing photos! Thanks for sharing :) xx, deb
Posted by: JanePoet | 16 August 2008 at 07:10
these are beyond beautiful tara... i could get lost in each and everyone and feel as tough i am there. she has a perfect eye for the china that can speak the language of universal beauty. goodness...just takes my breath away.
xo
p,s, i hope you laundry is getting rinsed and dry by the usual means of a washer and dryer... my dear.
Posted by: robin bird | 16 August 2008 at 06:53
Spectacular images....I have a lot of catching up to do here, have been away on business and was going through blog withdrawl!
x..x
Posted by: stephanie | 16 August 2008 at 06:08
Marie-Clare's photos and yours are divine! I have been totally enthralled over here forever!! There is no where to begin, in my admiration for them all... Blisssss! xoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 16 August 2008 at 01:52
Great photos. How is our U.S. government viewed in Paris? Unfortunately, many if not most Americans do not concern themselves with how people overseas view our government's foreign policies. Americans it seems are allowing their ship of state to be often guided by incompetent captains.
Posted by: Henry Pelifian | 16 August 2008 at 01:40
I am absolutely stunned by these pics! They are not only amazingly beautiful, but each is like a delightful piece of "visual information". Loved them all!
Posted by: Gemma | 16 August 2008 at 01:06
Those photos are absolutely breathtaking. I don't think I'll ever make it so I will enjoy photos instead. Wow.
Posted by: Rosa | 16 August 2008 at 00:49
I am really drawn to these incredible photos especiall 1, 4, 6, 7, and 8. the first one is my favorite. they are brilliant and compelling
Posted by: mrs. sarah ott | 15 August 2008 at 22:09
These photos are dazzling! I can only imagine her feeling to be there, to see these sights with her own eyes, and then to capture such beauty with a camera!
Posted by: tangobaby | 15 August 2008 at 20:42
Oh Thank you Tara and Marie~Claire!
This is my birthday sake right?
xox
Constance
Calling my mom to see these!
Posted by: rochambeau | 15 August 2008 at 20:25
My girls just oohed and aahed over these photos, Tara! Marie-Claire Holmes is a very talented photographer! K.
Posted by: Karen DeGroot Carter | 15 August 2008 at 18:04
What a beautiful pictures! I really enjoy it.
Posted by: Ewa | 15 August 2008 at 17:50
Marie certainly took some brilliant photos Tara. These are by far my favourite in the series to this point. Amazing, especially the wall, and the one with the reflected bridge forming a perfect circle. She has a very artistic eye!!
I too signed up for the poverty themed blog day, thanks for bringing my attention to these things, I just love that you point the way for us here in blog land. xo
Much love,!
Posted by: Gillian | 15 August 2008 at 17:45