
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.

Life in AsiaNZ's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,808)
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Groups (50)
- JapanSoc (Daily Photo) 1406 photos, 189 members
- Traditional World's Costumes 3764 photos, 643 members
- Color Photo Award - GOLD (qualified photos only - see Rules) 1861 photos, 580 members
- Out and about in the rain 943 photos, 327 members
- 100 faves, 100 comments and 1000 views - post 1 & comment 1 528 photos, 140 members
- FAV Lovers : Post 1 and Fav 3 12230 photos, 2085 members
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- !Group Tripod (post1~comment4) 186165 photos, 15209 members
- Addicted to Flickr (Quality images only!+Comment3) 26911 photos, 7034 members
- The Gallery Of Fine Photography /No Frames, Signatures/ 8641 photos, 3339 members
- Flickr members against free photos 143 photos, 211 members
- The Gallery Of Fine Portrait Photography /No Frames, Signatures/ 8634 photos, 3296 members
- Brands in China 244 photos, 20 members
- Portrait of India, Laos, Burma, Vietnam, Cambodia... 5983 photos, 417 members
- "South and Southeast Asian Life" P5-C3 10647 photos, 494 members
- Bonjour Vietnam - P1/A3-Chào mừng thành viên thứ 2000! 19135 photos, 2008 members
- Chester City and its outskirts 2304 photos, 182 members
- Fireworks galore 797 photos, 603 members
- The Woman in Red 639 photos, 171 members
- Viet Nam Dep - Beautiful Vietnam 3054 photos, 346 members
- [ETHNIC.FASHION] 204 photos, 35 members
- Color Photo Award - SILVER (qualified photos only - see Rules) 1483 photos, 1039 members
- EYE OF INSPIRATION & HAPPINESS (POST1, AWARD2) NO COMMENT=BAN 77011 photos, 6699 members
- CONTINENT: ASIA! ! ! post 1, award 2 (sweeper active) 26691 photos, 2060 members
- All Corners of the World (Please "Add to Your Map" First) 724 photos, 138 members
- Maoism | 毛泽东主义 482 photos, 287 members
- Color Photo Award - BRONZE (qualified photos only - see Rules) 5646 photos, 2434 members
- Asia Portraits - 亞洲人像創作 - 33061 photos, 1936 members
- Travel on 5 Photos a Day (New contest: Photographer's choice) 85925 photos, 3835 members
- <3 Cute Cute Asian Girls <3 3208 photos, 863 members
- Asian 19936 photos, 2131 members
- 10 Million Photos 6251284 photos, 40686 members
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- Asian Girls' Faces 9076 photos, 835 members
- The Portrait Group 650419 photos, 57592 members
- Asian Lanterns 1983 photos, 473 members
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- Asian Girls: your original work only, no photos found on the web 33066 photos, 5041 members
- The unexplained, orbs, or ghostly apparitions welcome! 394 photos, 412 members
- sand sculptures 1914 photos, 322 members
- ColaLife 325 photos, 409 members
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- 6 Million People (Add one portrait of everyone you know) 103121 photos, 14980 members
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- For the love of grandchildren... 127 photos, 9 members
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- Flickr Giants (INVITE ALL CONTACTS) 39305 photos, 455 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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C.Ding 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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Matt 天天 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











