Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/11/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]What is called the Forbidden City in Beijing is actually the Emperor's palace and grounds from the Ming to the Qing dynasties, a period of around 500 years. It is called "Forbidden" because nobody could enter or exit without the Emperor's permission. It consists of 980 buildings in about 180 acres of land. The day we landed up there it was a public holiday and the place was crammed with people, as was the huge Tiananmen Square: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2261.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2360.jpg.html As is usual, when I visit places that have been photographed a trillion times, I concentrate on my fellow tourists, using the buildings and the area as a background: Pink: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2360.jpg.html Recuperation: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2296.jpg.html Bridge: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2301.jpg.html Corridor: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2306.jpg.html Conversation: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2329.jpg.html Guide: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2356.jpg.html As we were leaving, I saw this kid: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2390.jpg.html The exit from the Forbidden City, The Gate of Divine Might: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2390.jpg.html The moat and walls encircling the complex. By the time we left, the day had really turned very dreary due to thick smog, so I could not decide whether B&W or Colour suited the mood, so here is one of each: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2817.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/jayanand/China/China-20141019-2818.jpg.html Please see LARGE Comments and criticism, as ever, welcome Cheers Jayanand