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Life in Nanning - My Blog
Nanning is a city of 1.5 million people in the southern province of Guangxi, China. It is 3 hours from the Vietnam border and has a sub-tropical climate. It's where I have lived for the past 4 years. My photos let you see China through my eyes. Come and catch a glimpse of one of the fastest changing societies in the world.
Although most of my photos are of Life in Nanning, there are also some from my trips to Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
I currently use a Canon Powershot G9 which is a point and shoot camera. Although I sometimes would love to have a DSLR with lots of expensive lens, I find the G9 gets me lots of wonderful photos simply because I take it with me where ever I go. As some say, the best camera is the one that's with you when you want to take a photo.
Some of my best loved photos by the Flickr community so far this year.
And here's some of the favorites from 2006 & 2007.
Photos of Life in AsiaNZ (1)
Life in AsiaNZ's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,749)
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Groups (50)
- JapanSoc (Daily Photo) 4,385 photos, 197 members
- Traditional World's Costumes 5,702 photos, 790 members
- Color Photo Award - GOLD -- **Qualified photos only** 3,408 photos, 773 members
- Out and about in the rain 1,439 photos, 618 members
- 100 faves, 100 comments and 1000 views - post 1, comm & fave 1 1,324 photos, 271 members
- FAV Lovers : Post 1 and Fav 3 20,535 photos, 2,339 members
- MY CAMERA NEVER LIES (P1+A3)Sweeper Active 230,243 photos, 16,195 members
- !Group Tripod (post1~comment4) 318,547 photos, 16,075 members
- Addicted to Flickr (Quality images only!+Comment3) 57,250 photos, 7,206 members
- The Gallery Of Fine Photography [No frames/signatures] 27,400 photos, 4,483 members
- Flickr members against free photos 332 photos, 203 members
- The Gallery Of Fine PORTRAIT Photography [No frames/signatures] 24,224 photos, 4,580 members
- Brands in China 170 photos, 26 members
- Portrait of India, Laos, Burma, Vietnam, Cambodia... 11,994 photos, 609 members
- "South and Southeast Asian LIFE" P5-C3 38,119 photos, 1,088 members
- Bonjour Vietnam-P1/A3- New Contest BEST of 2011 52,058 photos, 3,416 members
- Chester City and its outskirts 6,639 photos, 451 members
- Fireworks galore 1,032 photos, 586 members
- The Woman in Red 1,366 photos, 303 members
- Viet Nam Dep - Beautiful Vietnam 10,006 photos, 631 members
- [ETHNIC.FASHION] 394 photos, 59 members
- Color Photo Award - SILVER - **Qualified photos only** 2,063 photos, 1,215 members
- EYE OF INSPIRATION & HAPPINESS (AWARD 3) NO COMMENT=BAN 109,192 photos, 7,816 members
- AWESOME ASIA post 1, award 3 (sweeper 0N) 60,673 photos, 3,326 members
- ++ Everywhere/Nowhere ++ 1,422 photos, 164 members
- Maoism | 毛泽东主义 600 photos, 307 members
- Color Photo Award - BRONZE - **Qualified photos only** 7,990 photos, 2,813 members
- Asia Portraits - 亞洲人像創作 - 63,576 photos, 2,749 members
- Travel on 5 Photos a Day 141,904 photos, 4,583 members
- <3 Cute Cute Asian Girls <3 12,048 photos, 1,614 members
- Asian 27,640 photos, 2,557 members
- 10 Million Photos 8,553,483 photos, 60,767 members
- WPP(Woman Portrait Photography) 8,609 photos, 352 members
- Asian Girls' Faces 17,589 photos, 1,211 members
- The Portrait Group 1,676,533 photos, 116,350 members
- Asian Lanterns 3,538 photos, 666 members
- Asians of the World 53,461 photos, 1,489 members
- Asian Girl Next Door 91,303 photos, 6,461 members
- An asian dream 50,243 photos, 3,140 members
- Asian Girls: your original work only, no photos found on the web 61,787 photos, 6,618 members
- The Unexplained, Orbs or Ghostly apparitions, Welcome! 489 photos, 478 members
- sand sculptures 3,187 photos, 465 members
- ColaLife 371 photos, 422 members
- 告別 映像 - Farewell Photography 254 photos, 300 members
- 6 Million People (Add one portrait of everyone you see) 146,594 photos, 17,024 members
- Hardcore China Street Photography 3,009 photos, 383 members
- For the love of grandchildren... 116 photos, 10 members
- *GreatPixGallery 300 Faves+ 1,544 photos, 332 members
- Creative Photo Group_ BASIC (P1-C3) 452,744 photos, 29,184 members
- Temple Roofs of Asia 582 photos, 67 members
Testimonials (9)
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tatomato says:
"from Flickr Giants Group
Are you looking for some new photos? So this photostream is the place you should visit frequently. Michael is one of the most productive flickr photographers with a real wide collection. It is absolutely interesting to follow this artistic evolution.
Besides he is on the straight way to become a Flickr Giant.
Marco – The Dwarf"17th December, 2008
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Muffles says:
"I love his photos and it is amazing what he can do with a 'simple' point and click camera. I've been to Nanning and these photos really capture the beauty of this city in great china. Well done!"
24th July, 2008
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Rhoda H says:
"Here is a photographer that proves it isn't the camera that matters, but the eye behind it. In this day and age where advanced technology screams to be used, that's some achievement."
9th May, 2008
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mchenphotos.com says:
"Just wanted to drop a line for one of my favorite photographers on Flickr. He originally inspired me to buy the G9, and many other people as well I have no doubt.
I am always motivated to get the most out of my P&S because of what I've seen possible from him.
The variety of photography he has mastery over seems to have no limit.
He has taught me almost everything I know about photography and I am humbled by his constant support."28th April, 2008
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Expatriate Games says:
"I first discovered Michael's work even before I came to China. As I was preparing for my own Chinese adventure, I would often check out photos of China here on Flickr. Nearly every night for 6 months, even before I owned a camera, I found myself gravitating toward his photostream. I still remember sitting at my desk in Colorado looking at his photos with my jaw open.
After spending a day with him in Nanning, I can say with all honesty, the man is nothing short of brilliant. Humble, gracious, kind, a fantastic photographer and a better man. His "Life In Nanning" portrays China as few outside of this country get to see it. His work moves me, it makes me feel something, and that is what all great art should do I think.
He may be surprised to hear it, but he is greatly responsible for my growth as a photographer, teaching me how to start taking photographs and stop taking snapshots. He has great eyes and simply produces images that I am not capable of. Now, if he could only learn how to ride a bike.
This is the first Flickr testimonial I've ever written and to be frank it is long overdue. I am proud to know this man, proud to call him my friend. Treat yourself and spend some time discovering Asia in his photostream."26th April, 2008
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pfala says:
"'Life in nanning' give us the chance to visit china without traveling ! he has a magical way of changing our mind about China !
Thanks a lot for the time you spend taking all those nice picture of the LIFE IN NANNING !
GREAT WORK !"10th March, 2008
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CharlieBrown8989 says:
"Chinapix
I found him on www.flickr.com by accident!!
As a foreigner living & learning Chinese in China, is a very challenging experience in his life.
However, he is so kind in investing his time & resources & sharing all his images with us.
I am very very impress with the Quality & Standard of each of his image. All are superb......
You would enjoy like I do when you are here to discover.....
I am sure he would be a great Imaging Artist within days!!
You are great.
I appreciate your everything....."18th November, 2007
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wumai says:
"Chinapix 有一双富于观察的眼睛和把对异族文化的敏感巧妙地透过镜头反映出来的天赋.他很幸运地生活在一个尚未被中国的现代化完全淹没的城市, 从而能够发现一些在许多其它城市已经消失的东西.
感谢分享.
Chinapix has observing eyes and the raw talent to represent his sensitivity on Chinese cultural/social phenomenon through the lens. He is lucky enough to live in a city where the modernization has not completely claimed the victory so he is able to find something very interesting and something that has long gone from many other cities.
Thanks for sharing."20th June, 2006
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ubt01 says:
"You pictures are wonderful."
16th May, 2006