Great Wall of China (Dec 2004)

A large snow storm was approaching and whiting out everything in the distance.

This is a section of the Great Wall that is at MuTianYu. This section is a little farther out than other, more popular, sections, but it's worth the extra effort in my opinion. (Less tourists, better views)

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burwell says:

Well if you have not taken much landscape..you certainly have an eye for it (although I have read that true landscape is not supposed to contain man made structures)
This picture with its wall positioned so that it gradually leads you into the frame, stopping at the watchtower, then takes you slowly on a meadering stroll into the dim distance...yes you can almost feel the cold.
You certainly need one of those over priced cups of coffee!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

ahsup says:

not easy to take good greatwall shots (as they all look the same) and this is a v. good one!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

Thanks for the compliments! I took this (and the others in the series) near the beginning of my efforts to become serious about my photography.

I still have sooooo much to learn. I appreciate it when people, such as ya'll, take the time to comment!

Steve
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

wmchu says:

Great shot!!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

stephenadcox says:

I love the hint of color in this image, the composition is great too!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Vratsagirl says:

I love the composition - the curve of the wall is just superb. And I laso like the hint of colour..
very good indeed
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

danr_co says:

I like this one, too. I wonder what a closer crop on the right would look like? Also something about the pole detracts from the mood.

You have a very nice photostream! And I thank you for the helpful comments on mine.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

Take on the same day... I'm not sure which one I like better.

Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

arkworld says:

can't decide either. they are both awesome shots of the wall.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Life of David says:

Nice picture. Love the duotone nature of it.

(1-2-3)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Millenaar says:

Great shot!
(1-2-3)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

jędrek says:

That is a truly great wall, great shot.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Bobby8 says:

Superb shot, I love the way it looks almost sepia! Snow is forecast in the UK this week, so I am hoping Flickr will be full of snowy pics. (1-2-3 group)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Pete T says:

Fantastic shot .. just hope I get the chance to see a similar view this December!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Vicki & Chuck Rogers says:

The faded, contrasty rendition works beautifully.

Chuck
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

IrenaS says:

Great point of view. It's really endless.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbird Hang says:

good work
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Machuca says:

superb!!!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

back to Carol Kathleen says:

Absolutely incredible!!!!!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

sunafterrain says:

A collage of different shots might be interesting?
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Heavenlaughter says:

好漂亮..
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

BE@KER says:

Very nice photo.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

jcowboy says:

I'd love to have this image in my living room! I really like the composition, lighting and colors! I feel that I could just step into this photo and walk onto the wall! Of course there's a sense of history but, also there's a bit of a mysterious mood as well!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

derequito says:

love the composition and lighting. makes me want to go there now!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

atypically_me says:

This photo is ***insert your favorite adjective here***
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

i'vebeen [deleted] says:

it becamed a fav
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

dee_r says:

This is something I'll never see in person, so I appreciate your sharing it with us. A beautiful shot.

#1 (from the Applaud me
group)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

JC says:

Great Wall of China is more beautiful with snow than summer! Great shots, thx 4 sharing.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

spidrwegian_no_more [deleted] says:

#1 (from the IWANT5! group)
Excellent shot. Love the way the wall fades into the mist. Nice one.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Johnny. says:

#2 (from the IWANT5! group)

that's SO cool!
love it :-)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

P-Kittye says:

#3 (from the IWANT5! group)

Nicely done. Good subject done in an unexpected way.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Wam Mosely says:

I like the other picture more, although this is lovely too! I've been there and let me tell everyone, it's soo cold!! I remember walking up the steep inclines to each tower, feeling very hot at the top and taking my scarf and hat off, seconds later I felt so cold I put them straight back on!! The cold there is unbearbale and it wasn't snaowing when I went!! Full credit to you for talking some good photos along the way!!

As far as this photo goes I think the space over the wall is too much, and I think a more wide screen type framing would work better.

I've just been to your photos, very nice! Come see mine for some more China photos? What do you do in China?

#3 (from the IWANT5! group)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

PsychoJr says:

beautiful photo
I like the depth of it
well chosen angle
and the fact it goes foggier as further we look is adding character

well done

#6 (people miss count)

(from the IWANT5! group)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Aytena says:

#4 (from the IWANT5! group).
luvely! good angle, interesting subject:)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

aprevite says:

#7 (from the IWANT5! group)
very cool shot, I love the way the wall just continues on into the white nothingness in the distance. The snow on the wall is a nice touch too it too.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Tanya in BNE says:

WOW! Great shot of the great wall. I would love to go there in winter.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Luv 2 Flickr says:

What an amazing place. Will put it on my wish list of what I'd like to see someday. Amazing shots.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Anderson Ivo says:

Very beautiful "natural sepia" tone!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

ShawnXian (Busy trying to Heal) says:

Very unique!!!

I've been to the Great Wall a couple of times so I deeply appreciate how well you have captured it in your photostream.
Instant fav.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

kimbar says:

This is an outstanding shot. Amazing.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoJoe09 says:

Fantastic capture! Beautiful! :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

kittymax says:

A great photo Steve of a great wall!
A picture-postcard scene in the best sense of the term.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

K*K says:

小 DC，大照片。

赞！
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Sherry says:

Absolutely one of the best great wall shots i've seen in a long time! Instant Fav :)
Thanks for sharing, Stephen.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

!Shot by Scott! says:

Wish i took that shot .... LOVE it
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

launceston_lad says:

Wonderful shot - as a previous poster said, it great to see a different view of the Great Wall.

Reminds me how cold it was when I was there (and how tired my legs were)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur says:

Hello, I come for a course on Photoshop, where it is ? ;)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

Chrisine - What are you talking about?
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur says:

It was just a joke about this...

Sorry, forget it.

Your gallery is full of wonders, bravo
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr DoeyBags says:

very nice photo :)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

phaif says:

Magical!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Kappa Wayfarer says:

though the space over the wall is too much IMO, it's still my instant fave. :)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Lio says:

Excellent shot!! Love that white look.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Earlette says:

Great photo - My in-laws just went to china which encouraged me to have a look at some China photos - I love this - the winter look is great! What an amazing site.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

PinkQuokka says:

that is absolutely stunning!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

wenzday01 says:

So wonderful!

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Seen in a dicussion of China, The Middle Country 中国. (?)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

hleewell says:

@Webel: Astounding images, you know, you made me re-examine this year's itenary :-D
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

VanMuzi says:

Great!! It,s a very nice shot!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

divya babu says:

ohmyGod!! fantastic!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

m@ri2006 says:

amazinggggg
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ArtByChrysti says:

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexander Yates says:

WOW!

Did you know that this is the most interesting photo tagged with Beijing? Please consider posting it to The Most Interesting **Blank** Picture
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

David Wilmot says:

Very good great wall shot, and like the muted tones.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Our Man in Tokyo says:

Of the two images, I prefer the first but they are both fantastic! Please consider adding your photo to the Don't drink the water group!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

chibietotoro13 says:

DAMN GOOD
it must be freezin while you take this picture
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

-Added to the Cream of the Crop pool as most favorited.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

megrow says:

fantastic!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

rudisillart says:

wow. amazingly magical
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Peon Peetie says:

strange: i was at a completely different part of the wall, but this seems so familiar. great shot! the weather, though i'm sure it was a pain, seems worth it for this photo

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Seen in Cream of the Crop - Please read the rules (?)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Andreas Helke says:

great

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Found in your popular shots. (?)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Z0rk says:

This is a very unusual shot! The yellowish tinge gives it a strange kind of a feel. Love it.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

justdave79 says:

Beautiful composition. It really draws they eye in.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

caribb says:

That's just a great shot :) Thanks for sharing it with the world!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Today is a good day says:

Absolutely stunning!

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Found in a search. (?)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Unhindered by Talent says:

A really tremendous shot! (Found via Today is a good day.)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

pingnews.com says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Making History, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

bilder2blogg says:

A really good picture!

I used it in an article about sauerkraut in a fact box about the chinese inventing it. You can find the article here: Surkål (in swedish).

Thanks for using creative commons, and good luck with your photo art.

Best regards
Hans
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Modest and Jill says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Travel Photojournalism, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

little.jafa says:

beautiful!

Seen in travel photojournalism
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

anton hazewinkel says:

Dear Steve, I'm an admin (like every other member) for a group called TOP 20 China Photos, and I invite you to have your photo added to the group.
I'm trying to revitalize this group. One pic per member and max 20 in the group. Your pic has been in my favourites for a long time already - Please post it as it is among the best pics of China on Flickr.
(note that other member can delete it from the group again as it is a dynamic top 20).
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

JJ Cool says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 北京 Beijing Photo Community, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

.The.Juggler. [deleted] says:

Fantastic shot. An instant fave.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

AGrinberg says:

Great shot of the wall.
Was there in May - hot!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

in touch says:

just magnificent!!

Your Photo Is A World Icon!
Please join us at World Icon Group
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

_ Claudio Lara ♫ says:

Oi! Sou administrador de um grupo chamado 7 Maravilhas / 7 Wonders, e nós adoraríamos ter a sua foto adicionada ao grupo.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

moitas61 says:

Excellent photo.

Grande abraço de Portugal
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

in touch says:

You've got Kiss from a Rose! Definitely the Best!

Please Join Us @ Definitely the Best!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

~Rob~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photographing Landscapes~!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

gipas76 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called civiltà sepolte, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Jill .... in Singapore lah! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Global Backpackers *** Exclusive, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrgao says:

Beautiful image. Excellent.

You are invited to post this image to the WE LOVE CHINA group image pool at www.flickr.com/groups/welovechina.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

david.bank says:

I am amazed. The Great Wall in the snow just looks terrific on your pictures.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Khun Shaun (ชอร์น) says:

You are invited to post this great picture in the (Foreign) Travel on 5 Photos a Day group!

Please tag photos with "5PhotosaDay"

(Foreign) Travel on 5 Photos a Day

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ddk4runner says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called !!! Flickr Green!!! Snow Week!!!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Yensu says:

First picture I've ever seen of the great wall with snow, great picture. :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith~ says:

This fine photo was seen in Photographing Landscapes
Two superb shots.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

MissDress :)) [deleted] says:

amazing
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Khun Shaun (ชอร์น) says:

Hello. I am an administrator of the group Travel on 5 Photos a Day
and would like to invite you to add this great picture.

Please tag photos with "5PhotosaDay".

Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

kellylovclickb says:

pretty shot!

I hope one day I can visit there!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

A time of refreshing. says:

That's really quite a picture there.....a view into something most never see.......a good photo! And a significant number of views but few comments...is a bit puzzling!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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burwell says:

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