Yunnan

Its surprising how some pictures that appeared to be dull and disappointing originally can become a rather fine picture after some adjustments. It looks like some scene stolen from some old classic chinese drama haha..

This was taken in Yunnan a few years back.. haven't really been active with photography.. its been difficult to keep up with, working daily 10 to 9 and having no one to share the interest with makes it even more difficult..

Jade Water Village

Jade Water Village, originally uploaded by costie86.

From mu yunnan trip..

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, originally uploaded by costie86.

This was taken during a trip to Lijiang, Yunnan of China. The main attraction was actually the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain which we were supposed to be up on.. But unfortunately, due to adverse weather, visitors were not allowed.. Was really disappointed..

But on the bright side, we were brought to this Black Dragon Pond where we get this fantastic view of the pond and pavilion as well as the snow mountain itself! ^.^

Black Dragon Pond is the name of the pond, the mountain at the back is the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 玉龙雪山. Nice name huh? hee..

This is one of my virgin attempt at land/waterscape. (Taken hand held, haven't got money to get a tripod yet.. Any sponsors?? haha) Anyway, I made a very very very regrettable, big big big, stupid stupid stupid careless mistake during this trip to the China with my family.. Feel like banging myself on the wall... I left my ISO setting at 800 almost throughout the whole trip! argh... Kill me.. Laugh at me.. use the "tsk tsk tsk.." on me.. show me all the noise in my pics.. make my lesson as painful as possible.. go ahead... somebody.. pls.. ha... anyway, wad i concluded is... I really need to practice more.. need to go around play with my camera more.. sobz..