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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 (1,747)
Contacts (675)
Groups (50)
- JapanSoc (Daily Photo) 4,510 photos, 195 members
- Traditional World's Costumes 5,834 photos, 794 members
- Color Photo Award - GOLD -- **Qualified photos only** 3,617 photos, 774 members
- Out and about in the rain 1,495 photos, 638 members
- 100 faves, 100 comments and 1000 views - post 1, comm & fave 1 1,636 photos, 295 members
- FAV Lovers : Post 1 and Fav 3 21,347 photos, 2,362 members
- MY CAMERA NEVER LIES (P1+A3)Sweeper Active 237,814 photos, 16,235 members
- !Group Tripod (post1~comment4) 327,592 photos, 16,074 members
- Addicted to Flickr (Quality images only!+Comment3) 60,510 photos, 7,207 members
- The Gallery Of Fine Photography [No frames/signatures] 30,239 photos, 4,577 members
- Flickr members against free photos 364 photos, 202 members
- The Gallery Of Fine PORTRAIT Photography [No frames/signatures] 26,751 photos, 4,747 members
- Brands in China 171 photos, 25 members
- Portrait of India, Laos, Burma, Vietnam, Cambodia... 12,151 photos, 623 members
- "South and Southeast Asian LIFE" 42,317 photos, 1,187 members
- Bonjour Vietnam-P1/A3- RESULT Contest BEST of 2011 55,814 photos, 3,579 members
- Chester City and its outskirts 7,050 photos, 472 members
- Fireworks galore 1,029 photos, 584 members
- The Woman in Red 1,455 photos, 324 members
- Viet Nam Dep - Beautiful Vietnam 10,934 photos, 651 members
- [ETHNIC.FASHION] 412 photos, 58 members
- Color Photo Award - SILVER - **Qualified photos only** 2,041 photos, 1,216 members
- EYE OF INSPIRATION & HAPPINESS (AWARD 3) NO COMMENT=BAN 110,471 photos, 7,859 members
- 1 AWESOME ASIA post 1, award 4 (sweeper 0N) 64,128 photos, 3,421 members
- ++ Everywhere/Nowhere ++ 1,514 photos, 166 members
- Maoism | 毛泽东主义 604 photos, 313 members
- Color Photo Award - BRONZE - **Qualified photos only** 8,093 photos, 2,808 members
- Asia Portraits - 亞洲人像創作 - 67,329 photos, 2,852 members
- Travel on 5 Photos a Day 149,210 photos, 4,643 members
- <3 Cute Cute Asian Girls <3 13,116 photos, 1,735 members
- Asian 29,044 photos, 2,617 members
- 10 Million Photos 8,589,705 photos, 62,443 members
- WPP(Woman Portrait Photography) 8,695 photos, 384 members
- Asian Girls' Faces 16,771 photos, 1,238 members
- The Portrait Group 1,793,908 photos, 120,744 members
- Asian Lanterns 3,708 photos, 677 members
- Asians of the World 55,117 photos, 1,534 members
- Asian Girl Next Door 98,233 photos, 6,702 members
- An asian dream 48,925 photos, 3,188 members
- Asian Girls: your original work only, no photos found on the web 66,269 photos, 6,780 members
- The Unexplained, Orbs or Ghostly apparitions, Welcome! 493 photos, 484 members
- sand sculptures 3,276 photos, 474 members
- ColaLife 368 photos, 419 members
- 告別 映像 - Farewell Photography 248 photos, 302 members
- 6 Million People (Add one portrait of everyone you see) 150,173 photos, 17,042 members
- Hardcore China Street Photography 3,186 photos, 418 members
- For the love of grandchildren... 49 photos, 10 members
- *GreatPixGallery 300 Faves+ 1,577 photos, 327 members
- Creative Photo Group_ BASIC (P1-C3) 456,502 photos, 29,231 members
- Temple Roofs of Asia 602 photos, 68 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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Matt@Vancouver 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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Michael Steverson 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