Dinghu Montain, China

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Dinghu Montain, China

Postby Poon on Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:42 pm

Lying 18km to the east of Zhaoqing City, Dinghu Mountain ranks first of the four famous mountains in Guangdong and Guangxi. It is among the first group of China's nature reserves and the first group of designated scientific research stations of the UN "Man and Natural Biosphere". Known as the "green gem on the Tropic of Cancer", the mountain boasts of peaks rising one higher than another, ancient towering trees, flying waterfalls, fresh air, various birds and colorful flowers, Since ancient times, it has been a tourist attraction and a Buddhist sacred place.

Dinghu Mountain is known as a living nature museum and a green treasure house. With abundant plant species, it is home to over 500 species of high-class plants, including 23 rare species in imminent danger under state protection. It is also home to various kinds of animals, including 178 species of birds and 38 species of animals, 15 species of which are under state protection.


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Postby pharmer on Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:47 pm

Number #1 is lovely - I'm a sucker for backlit leaves (like many others) :)
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Postby LostDingo on Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:49 pm

Picture number 3 is the one I prefer out of the group....very nice image
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Postby Raskill on Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:54 pm

Nice Poon. Your images show us places most of us will never travel to. They have a very tranquil feel to them, sharp and nicely saturated.

Well done. Show us more if you got them!
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Postby xerubus on Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:54 pm

the third shot is absolutely beautiful... very nicely done.

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Postby sirhc55 on Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:59 pm

#3 is both beautiful in composition and colour rendition :)
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Postby Geoff on Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:01 pm

I too like #3 the most Poon.
I must say it's great to see you posting some more :)
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Postby terminator on Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:14 pm

# 4 does it for me.
Love photos with repeating patterns.
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Postby Poon on Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:34 pm

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Poon on motor cycle.


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Can you live in this house?

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Postby ABG on Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:07 pm

#3 is quite beautiful Poon
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Postby Glen on Sat Jun 10, 2006 3:26 pm

Poon, really like 3 & 4, very tranquil.

The helmet you are wearing on the motorcycle doesn't look like it would help you in an accident. :lol:
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Postby Poon on Sun Jun 11, 2006 3:30 pm

Glen,

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Yes, you are correct. It was made of cheap plastic as thin like paper.

But the policemen in China don't care if your helmet is made of paper or steel. :lol:

If you don't wear it, they will give you penalty AU$50.

They are more concern of money than your life. :( :(

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