Look at this crazy place I found in Shanghai!
This was inside one of the many government buildings. It was a multi-story complex dedicated to the past, present, and future of Shanghai. It was filled with multimedia presentations on the water systems, photo exhibits of the Bund under British control, and video extrapolations of what the city would become in 2020.
Of all these cool things, the best was this gigantic model of Shanghai. I walked around it about five times, trying to get some kind of sense of how to photograph the dang thing. Then, finally, I decided to grab a shot that included a few tourists to show the scale of this monstrosity.
By the way, thanks so much for all the interest in the Newsletter yesterday! I put a map on that page showing where all the early subscribers are coming from. I was, frankly, surprised how many people signed up! Now the pressure is on to deliver something that is worthwhile!
from the blog at www.stuckincustoms.com
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susan_r4 49 months ago | reply
Wow! This is big! Super shot of it Trey!
Michael Fitzgerald (micfitz) 49 months ago | reply
What a gob-smaker!
gabrielescotto 49 months ago | reply
Wooooooooooooow impressionante!!!!!!!!
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crusty_bint 49 months ago | reply
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theblackestwhite 49 months ago | reply
wow. shanghai is..big. great shot and angle!
WNG555 49 months ago | reply
Amazingly cool model. The momentum of progress has definitely swung towards the East and Middle East.
The model city reminds me of the one of NYC constructed for the 1964 World's Fair in Queens, NY. It became a museum piece and was updated over the years....but IIRC, it's been abandoned.
Dr. Ilia 49 months ago | reply
great details!
>>>seen on
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chris_rutkowski 49 months ago | reply
This is just astonishing. One of the wonders of photography is that we find the most amazing things made by nature or by man - then use our art and craft to present them for others to internalize. Brilliant!
SiLver sKY 49 months ago | reply
Wicked Sick! Paste a Golden Star to your Camera for that one.
artland 49 months ago | reply
wonderfulllllllllllllll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
degrassifan [deleted] 49 months ago | reply
An excellent photo - almost looks like the real place!
Deraj Photography 49 months ago | reply
WOW!! Thats big!! Love the pic. Thank you for sharing it with us!
steve.krueger 49 months ago | reply
great picture! which building was this in? There's a similar model in the museum at the bottom of the pearl tower, but not as big :). I'm heading to Shanghai again in a week, would love to check this out.
sonyac2007 49 months ago | reply
Shanghai absolutely blew my mind. Wanted to move there, despite not even liking cities that much. Just knowing how many people were involved in creating & maintaining this... this monstrosity, was mind-boggling. This picture captures that feeling, which I can barely describe in words. Well done!
jawrr (ShotsByJawrr.com) 49 months ago | reply
This is soo sick... I could never imagine it to be that large. Good idea to include some tourists!
Lowcola 49 months ago | reply
The model is updated as there are new plans and buildings. Here is the model 5 years ago and 9 years ago, and the building where it is located:
See also: Google Maps
jellybeanjill13 49 months ago | reply
I remember that building! I wish I'd gone in and seen the model : (
fotografX.org 46 months ago | reply
I found my home! it's a pitty that notes are not allowed.
▪▫■ □ rui □ ■▫▪ 42 months ago | reply
Excelent shot for those planning to travel to Shanghai, thanks!
rachelamygreenberg86 23 months ago | reply
Hi! I would love to use some of your images for the NileGuide.com travel blog. Would that be ok? If so would you prefer an attribution link to the Flickr page or to you website.
Thanks so much!
Rachel Greenberg
rachel@nileguide.com