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Taklamakan
Image Title:  Taklamakan
 
 By: * James *  
  Copyright ©2007


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Photographer * James * {K:20200}
Project N/A Camera Model Fuji Finepix S7000
Categories Travel
Landscape
Film Format Digital RAW
Portfolio China
Lens Fuji
Uploaded 8/23/2007 Film / Memory Type CF Card
    ISO / Film Speed
Views 552 Shutter 1/250
Favorites Aperture f/5.6
Critiques 13 Rating
6.75
/ 6 Ratings
Location City -  Tazhong
State -  XINJIANG
Country - China   China
About I just returned from three weeks in Xinjiang-Uighur Autonomous Region, a really special place for photography (and other things).

My route took me from the capital Urumqi - Kashgar - Karakul - Tashkurgan (near Pakistan border) - back to Kashgar - Yengisar (South Silk Road) - Yecheng - Hotan - Niya - across the Taklamakan on the Cross Desert Highway - Korla - Turpan - back to Urumqi.

Urumqi, Kashgar, Karakul, Yengisar and Turpan see plenty of tourists. The remainder, particularly around Niya further south and all the way through the desert, are fairly remote and not touristed at all (even by Chinese it seems).

Xinjiang remains largely unknown to people not familiar with China, but is a treasure trove of things to look at, eat and do. Over the next several days, I'll post a few photos from each area I passed through and add a few comments about that photo.

**Note for this photo: This particular one was taken at Tazhong ("Ta" - Taklamakan, "Zhong" - Mandarin for "middle") at sunrise, after a night in the desert.
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There are 13 Comments in 1 Pages
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Stan Ciszek   {K:44242} 8/23/2007
Beautiful Display James,
Congratulations
Stan


Shubhadip Ghosh   {K:846} 8/23/2007
I love this one most among the three you posted today. All are gorgeous with fantastic smooth color rendition and silky texture of the mesmerizing sand. But this one has some more play of lights & shadows in it which makes it more interesting to my humble eyes. Beutiful creation - its a work of art.


Dan Gheban   {K:3685} 8/23/2007
Excellent image, sir! The hole series!


Ronen Helman   {K:6247} 8/23/2007
hi, i repond to the last one didnt see all of the serie.
this one is the winner:)


Mark Wlaz   {K:4558} 8/23/2007
James,
Absolutely stunning! The overview of your entire trip sounds fantastic. The region is one that I have longed to visit.
Great photos, and I am glad you are well.
Mark Wlaz


* James *   {K:20200} 8/24/2007
Hi Mark. I want to go back to this region again soon myself. While I did the best I could on this trip with respect to photos, I could have done better. Unfortunately, the small group I was with were in a bit of a rush to get through the desert for some reason, resulting in some lost opportunities.

I was thinking of organizing a similar trip to the one I just took with some other like-minded photographers for next summer. Just an idea right now, but would be much easier next time around since I've already done it once - only requirement ... some willing participants.


Mark Wlaz   {K:4558} 8/24/2007
James ... Keep me in mind. Maybe I can free up some time. Mark


Dario Stefani   {K:4938} 8/24/2007
Beautiful curves and shadows..perfect image!
congratulations!
dario


jacques brisebois   {K:70392} 8/24/2007
very nice serie, great texture and light on each one. Real nice job.


Alison DuFlon   {K:36557} 8/28/2007
This is really gorgeous James, i love all of the textures and beautiful curves of the dunes which create really nice depth in the shot. Alison


Naomi Weidner   {K:6579} 8/28/2007
Beautiful image, James. Great textures, tones, shadows and lines. Very sensual. I am really enjoying your recent series in China. Thanks for your recent comments on my images. -- Naomi


Andre Denis   {K:61621} 9/15/2007
Hi James,
Congrats on the award for this image!
Another good example of simplicity in an image being better than a busy image.
You have a really nice portfolio. I have to come back later when I have more time to browse.
Andre


Wolf Zorrito   {K:41559} 10/11/2008
Congrats James, I learn you know all about deserts. My advice was not necessary ;-) Great view on the dunes.


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