西糖 Xitang in Zhejiang, China

oracle0711 · 10th August 2008

Took a bus from Shanghai to Zhejiang to this place called Xitang. Extracted the following description from Wikipedia about this place:

"It is level, densely distributed with rivers, and has a very quiet natural environment. With nine rivers converging at this town, dividing it into eight sections, there are many bridges linking it together.

The modern city is like any other, however, in the older section of town, all the buildings face onto the canals, the true transportation system of the area.

Boat tours are available for tourists."

Here are the pictures:

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Architecture images:

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A Ming Dynasty mansion with courtyard, garden, living room ...

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A tavern for travellers who wish to experience some form of countryside lifestyle in the ancient town:

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A temple in this ancient town:

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Pictures of people who were there today:

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And here is the last set of pictures that are symbolic to this ancient town:

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Thank you for viewing!

Darcy.Zhou · 10th August 2008

Nice Series. But it should be 西塘：）

Xi Tang has changed a bit in the past few years. I have been there three times from 2004 to 2006 during my summer vacation. Everytime i stayed there for 3 or 4 days, take photos, take rests, enjoy the food there. Very nice place.

oracle0711 · 10th August 2008

Thanks Darcy for the correction of name and also for the taking time to view the pictures.

Have to agree that in spite of the hot weather, taking a stroll there, sitting down to sip a cup of tea by the river and occassionally enjoying the breeze can also be quite a relaxing experience. It clears the mind and relaxes the soul.

Originally Posted by Darcy.Zhou

Nice Series. But it should be 西塘：）

Xi Tang has changed a bit in the past few years. I have been there three times from 2004 to 2006 during my summer vacation. Everytime i stayed there for 3 or 4 days, take photos, take rests, enjoy the food there. Very nice place.

orislee · 10th August 2008

interesting composition. congrat!

oracle0711 · 10th August 2008

Thank you Orislee. Glad you like them and thank you for taking the time to view them.

Daniel

Originally Posted by orislee

interesting composition. congrat!

tungtong · 10th August 2008

Originally Posted by oracle0711

Thanks Darcy for the correction of name and also for the taking time to view the pictures.

Have to agree that in spite of the hot weather, taking a stroll there, sitting down to sip a cup of tea by the river and occassionally enjoying the breeze can also be quite a relaxing experience. It clears the mind and relaxes the soul.

".......sitting down to sip a cup of tea by the river........
........clears the mind and relaxes the soul."

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Fire Kirin · 10th August 2008

Very nice photos and good composition.

I hope that you will be able to get better lenses. The vignetting of your travel lens affects the quality of the shots, but certainly not on your creativity.

oracle0711 · 10th August 2008

Hi Fire Kirin,

Thanks for the compliments.

Actually, the vignetting was done on PS. It was a personal liking, knowing that not all will like the effect.

Thank you once again for taking the time to view them.

Cheers,

Daniel

Originally Posted by Fire Kirin

Very nice photos and good composition.

I hope that you will be able to get better lenses. The vignetting of your travel lens affects the quality of the shots, but certainly not on your creativity.

oracle0711 · 10th August 2008

Of course Tung,

I am sure of all the people I know, sipping tea by the river is definitely what you like to do best. Call me when you are in Shanghai. We will find a day to go to one of the ancient town (古镇) and just enjoy the surrounding!

Originally Posted by tungtong

".......sitting down to sip a cup of tea by the river........
........clears the mind and relaxes the soul."

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Fire Kirin · 12th August 2008

Originally Posted by oracle0711

Hi Fire Kirin,

Thanks for the compliments.

Actually, the vignetting was done on PS. It was a personal liking, knowing that not all will like the effect.

Thank you once again for taking the time to view them.

Cheers,

Daniel

Oh I see! Forgive my ignorance. But still prefer without vignetting effect because it gives me a heaviness of heart when admiring the photo. It may be too a heavy feeling. Maybe should free up the picture a bit.

oracle0711 · 13th August 2008

Hi Fire Kirin, nothing about it. The PS filter for vignetting works pretty convincingly.

Ya, got to admit that vignetting does give a 'negative' effect to certain degree. Will try working on a different approach without the vignetting. Thanks again for dropping by.

Dan

Originally Posted by Fire Kirin

Oh I see! Forgive my ignorance. But still prefer without vignetting effect because it gives me a heaviness of heart when admiring the photo. It may be too a heavy feeling. Maybe should free up the picture a bit.

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oracle0711 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Serangoon Ave 2 Posts: 552	西塘 Xitang in Zhejiang, China Took a bus from Shanghai to Zhejiang to this place called Xitang. Extracted the following description from Wikipedia about this place: "It is level, densely distributed with rivers, and has a very quiet natural environment. With nine rivers converging at this town, dividing it into eight sections, there are many bridges linking it together. The modern city is like any other, however, in the older section of town, all the buildings face onto the canals, the true transportation system of the area. Boat tours are available for tourists." Here are the pictures: ... Architecture images: ... ... ... __________________ Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oracle0711 \| http://www.flickr.com/photos/sypro Last edited by oracle0711; 10th August 2008 at 04:01 PM.

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oracle0711 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Serangoon Ave 2 Posts: 552	Re: 西塘 Xitang in Zhejiang, China ... ... ... ... __________________ Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oracle0711 \| http://www.flickr.com/photos/sypro Last edited by oracle0711; 10th August 2008 at 04:01 PM.

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oracle0711 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Serangoon Ave 2 Posts: 552	Re: 西塘 Xitang in Zhejiang, China A Ming Dynasty mansion with courtyard, garden, living room ... ... ... ... ... __________________ Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oracle0711 \| http://www.flickr.com/photos/sypro Last edited by oracle0711; 10th August 2008 at 04:02 PM.

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oracle0711 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Serangoon Ave 2 Posts: 552	Re: 西塘 Xitang in Zhejiang, China ... A tavern for travellers who wish to experience some form of countryside lifestyle in the ancient town: ... ... ... __________________ Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oracle0711 \| http://www.flickr.com/photos/sypro Last edited by oracle0711; 10th August 2008 at 04:02 PM.

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oracle0711 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Serangoon Ave 2 Posts: 552	Re: 西塘 Xitang in Zhejiang, China A temple in this ancient town: ... ... ... ...` __________________ Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oracle0711 \| http://www.flickr.com/photos/sypro Last edited by oracle0711; 10th August 2008 at 04:02 PM.

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oracle0711 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Serangoon Ave 2 Posts: 552	Re: 西塘 Xitang in Zhejiang, China Pictures of people who were there today: ... ... ... ... __________________ Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oracle0711 \| http://www.flickr.com/photos/sypro Last edited by oracle0711; 10th August 2008 at 04:03 PM.

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Darcy.Zhou Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasir Panjang Posts: 815	Re: 西糖 Xitang in Zhejiang, China Nice Series. But it should be 西塘：） Xi Tang has changed a bit in the past few years. I have been there three times from 2004 to 2006 during my summer vacation. Everytime i stayed there for 3 or 4 days, take photos, take rests, enjoy the food there. Very nice place. __________________ I n n o ' v i s i o n

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orislee Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: KL/China Posts: 624	Re: 西糖 Xitang in Zhejiang, China interesting composition. congrat! __________________ [小李摄影棚 ]

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Fire Kirin Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 179	Re: 西糖 Xitang in Zhejiang, China Very nice photos and good composition. I hope that you will be able to get better lenses. The vignetting of your travel lens affects the quality of the shots, but certainly not on your creativity.