Great Wall of China, Mutianyu

The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in China, built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire during the rule of successive dynasties.

First built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi, Mutianyu Great Wall is older than the Badaling section of the Great Wall. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, Mutianyu section of Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. (Wikipedia)

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Luke Bears says:

You're a Master!!!! Marvelous shot Chris!!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Tony Reynes says:

The different textures on either side of the wall is WONDERFUL.

Thanks,

Tony
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

``` N. Andonov ´´´ says:

Really interesting angle! Fantastic capture!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Crouse says:

What a great angle and composition! Nice.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

simon_long says:

an excellent shot and composition, beautiful work buddy !!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

efairhurst says:

exceptional capture! i'm so jealous of your beijing photos!!

Seen in a darckr gallery of your flickr stream (mine, ?).
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

DanielKHC says:

Your Sony surely did a good job! Nice framing, great color tones!
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Ted Rivera says:

What an awesome place to visit, great shot!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

N3074Echo says:

A superb shot!
You are invited to add this exceptional image to
GOLD STAR AWARD (invite needed)

please add the tag GoldStarAward
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ajorgepascua says:

Bellisima
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

James Neeley says:

Beautiful tones and shades. I love the composition.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Nino H says:

Excellent work Christopher !
Lucky to be there.
China on my list :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

andie.smith says:

love the colors
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Linhy says:

Gorgeous ...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

G.E. Long says:

Like a painting, excellent shot!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

lauriehermann says:

Love this shot...nice colors...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

venancio2007 says:

Awesome, dude! There's one place I'd love to go someday... thanks for sharing!

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ckm2005 says:

Master Chris!....truly amazing capture!!....nice work!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

S_Marc says:

Amazing Mr. Chan!! Excellent work here.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Hot Flash Photography (Working my way back home) says:

This is one hell of a shot, Chris. Fantastic composition. This rocks, my friend.
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Aleeka's images says:

Amazing capture...
Kris Kros Contacts
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ieatSTARS says:

Breathtaking view! The composition is perfect. I love the rich colors and textures.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

swilton says:

great composition, love the monotone look as well. Very nice.

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_dai_ says:

Wow. Very nice view.

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sachman75 says:

Awesome Chris almost looks like a painting! Love the earthy tones!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

michael_davies says:

Killer composition and colours!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

TimboDon says:

Absolute stunner treatment on this fabulous capture!!! Just perfect....great work
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

brentbat says:

Lovely shot Chris, love the angle, the treatment, the composition.

Well done. A very different perspective on a much photographed subject.

BP
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

QSNguyen says:

beautiful treatment and composition ! well done....!!!

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sonofwalrus says:

Great tones here. Like an old fresco or something.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

diamonds_in_the_soles_of_her_shoes says:

Nice shot ! I got the Badaling portion here
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

m dee- on & off... says:

nice shot. this is a rarely seen portion especially in pictures. and no people in the shot.

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green_kermit says:

Yeah great shot. Love the detail in the branches in the foreground
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Team Dragon... Slowly Catching Up says:

Shot very well taken. superb pp. Well done!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Sutanto says:

Nice shot, Chris.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

babymtham says:

I have seen the Badaling section and its nothing like this photo !! Fantastic capture ! You actually make the place standout, even with a Sony Cybershot !!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Phillip Chitwood says:

Fantastic! You are Mr. Everywhere!

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GIUSEPPE GRECO Art & Photography says:

Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato MASTER PHOTO. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere l’elemento al gruppo.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Kaj Bjurman says:

I think this is the best shot I've seen of the wall.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

The_Mad_Kiwi says:

Fantastic, a really nice composition.

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Hunt - Sydney says:

Time to quit your day job and make THIS your day job... Nicely done!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

tomhide says:

Fantastic work Chris!!
Such an amazing place. I'd love to visit one day.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ie-fotografie says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Views from the moon: earth-life (post 1 + comment on 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

very beautiful!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Anderaz says:

Very good, this colour tone perfectly matches an ancient building like this. It's a really nice view.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Salva del Saz says:

Chris, you are a great travel photographer, thanks for sharing us your own vision of the world!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Hermes Singson says:

Behind the Sony makes a big difference! :-)
Nice shot Chris!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Carpe Feline says:

The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

nora22765 says:

Very interisting picture! Excellent work!

The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Eric Rousset says:

Remind me a lot from there....Good composite !!
I missed a lot from u..Shame...on me ;-))
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CrazyNotion says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called * International Geographic * (By invitation - Post 1 Comment 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Celso Mollo says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Great Wall of China Photography Group, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

3 Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best of China (Invitation Only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

poeloq says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called China in Creative Commons, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Hounslea says:

Superb!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

brouppasong says:

I like the photo. I don't like the History on how the wall was made. I think it's sad what happened to all the people who built it.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Estevão Bordin says:

very nice, congratulations.
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Melani Amarathunga says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The World From Above, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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vintagedept says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Heritage Key, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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