Getting this photo was not easy at all!
I knew of this area of Beijing called the CBD, or Central Business District. I notice that they have all these catchy names here, much like the building I took this photo from: "China Merchants Building." At any rate, I had the driver circle the business district a few times so I could find a good angle. We found one in this building, but did not know if we could take a photo from the top floor. Woo went in first. This might have been a mistake because during the shoot he admitted he had a dreadful fear of heights. But he said it in such a charming British accent I thought it could have been my subconscious.
We went up to the 32nd floor. No windows no dice. We then went to the 31st floor, but the confused secretary would not let us through. Then we tried 30. The secretary said yes and let us into a boardroom, but the angle was not right and the other offices were busy. So we went to 29.
The secretary on 29 was confused so I instructed Woo to tell her, firmly, "We are with the Government."
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photograph painter, Holger Eilhard, Alt_Gr *busy* www.nilseisfeld.de, A S M A, and 630 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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Steve Rosset 31 months ago | reply
Your photos truly are artworks. This Beijing shot is like any other I've seen of the city. Stunning work!
Dave_L10 31 months ago | reply
Great example of the city at night, love it, Amazing!
Kit Downey 31 months ago | reply
Fantastic image and a great story to go with it. Some good tips on your website too.
juhan88 31 months ago | reply
beautiful
Mező, Kornél (mostly away) 31 months ago | reply
brilliant!!!
Darrell Godliman 31 months ago | reply
Very Sci-Fi !
lentzlive 31 months ago | reply
wow
kgka00 31 months ago | reply
amazing shot!
Nonac_Digi 31 months ago | reply
Crazy shot, mad effort, thank you. Without you going that extra bit beyond I may not be as inspired as I am.
Skullr 31 months ago | reply
WOW incredible shot, I really love ths colours.
Congratulation.
King Midas Touch* 31 months ago | reply
wow!!fantastic shot!!well done
visit my new shot!!bye
brandonhuang 30 months ago | reply
wow! amazing cityscape. Awesome photo :D
Cesar Okada 30 months ago | reply
awesome picture and great story
Abrar Bawjeeh Al-amoudi 30 months ago | reply
Amazing work
cheesekid 28 months ago | reply
Pure awesome!!
M. Al-Dhafeeri "Pirate" 27 months ago | reply
Awesome!
tobey308 25 months ago | reply
we are with the government.... love it!!
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Ania.Photography 23 months ago | reply
splendid lights and colors!
Chris28mm 17 months ago | reply
Totally a scene from Blade Runner!
John Carey . 12 months ago | reply
Wow