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Tiananmen Square China

Tiananmen Square China
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DMC-ZS6

Aperture f/5.0 ISO 125 Shutter 10/4000

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Oct, 2010

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in Tiananmen Square (Gate of Heavenly Peace) in the center of Beijing, China.

Time

The history of this square does not always match the name but I thought the spirit of the people was captured in this large statue in the square. Rather than snap a distant shot, it seemed appropriate to highlight the symbolic figures on one side at an angle that captured the figures up close.

Lighting

This was taken in the late afternoon and the entire city and square was covered in smog.

Equipment

We used a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS6

Inspiration

The thing I found compelling about the statue was it actually did seem to capture the identity and spirit of the people.

Editing

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We did not have a bag with us.

Feedback

There are times when I prefer a narrowed view in a photograph to reveal details that often get lost when captured from a distance. After the distance was determined the angle presented itself.

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