Cruising up the YangTze River with sunset on the Three Gorges mountains; while “Far” gradually became “Near”, this image with layers of mountains remained unchanged for miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Wow…that layered image almost looks unreal! How beautiful!
Karen
I was told the image could have been even more surreal as the Three Gorges dam has now been built raising up water levels; otherwise, the hills will exhibit a deeper V than now. Thanks for the comment! Michael
Stunningly beautiful image!
Thank you for your quick and always kind comment! Michael
This is an awesome photo! What a memory of this beautiful place!
Hi Rusha, I would like to compare this with the fjords in Norway. Hope this brings back good memories. Thank for the comment! Michael
What a beautiful capture. So serene
After capturing this photo, I remained in the front of the ship until the sun disappered, enjoying the serenity to the full!
Stunning! Well composed and processed.
Hi John, thanks for the kind comment! Michael
That is really the most stunning image!
Thank you. . . .thank you!
WOW!! I’m impressed! This pict is really astonishing!!
Thank you for your kind words wwwaander!
Would love to visit once. Had been to Li river in 2007.. Amazing Pic
Thank you Shashi!
Reblogged this on A Convex & Concave View and commented:
Cruising up the YangTze River with sunset on the Three Gorges mountains
Thank you for reblogging this on!
That is NICE.
Thank you rigmover!
What an awesome place. Your photo is so wonderful. It looks like an oil painting.
Tahnk you for your kind comment!
Wonderful sense of depth and golden colors!
Thank you doughtinson!
wonderful capture!
Gorgeous photo. I would love to visit there one day.
Thank you Mind Margins!
Just one word to describe your incredible photo–gorges (sorry I couldn’t resist the obvious pun). Seriously, the photo is breathtakingly beautiful.
Hi Mike, thanks for your knid comment, I feel flattered! Michael
Feels like it’s such a zen, relaxing place… hmmm beautiful photo!
It was all the more relaxing with the wind caressing on your face while I took this photo!
You work is spectacular and inspiring! Thank you of sharing!
Hi Darla, thanks for the kind comment! Michael
beautiful. it looks beautifully surreal.
Thank you apple.e.e-s!
So beautiful!
Thank you LyndaMichele!
What a beautiful shot! And what a beautiful place!
Thank you Holle!
Beautiful image.
Thank you!
So beautiful, China in my heart
, thank you for sharing.
Hi Vibeke, thanks for the encouraging comment! Michael
VERY BEAUTIFUL! WOW!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thank you fgassette for your ever encouraging comment!
Gorgeous! Love all the different shades of orange
That’s also the thing I love in the photo, thank you!
That is one incredibly beautiful photograph.Thank you so much.
Hi Sue, thanks for liking the photo! Michael
Amazing photo~
Thank you Lisa!
Stunning image!
Thank you The retiring Sort!
Beautiful photo… makes me feel like I’m standing right there on the ship!
This was taken at the bow of the ship. I wouldn’t like to get back to the cabin until the sun was set!
A truly breathtaking experience!
This was the best view on the whole cruise trip; I was intoxicated. Thanks for the comment! Michael
What a stunning photo! Love it.
Hi adinparadise, thanks for liking it and your kind comment! Michael
Incredible
Thank you angelmsbrightside!
This is a heart stopper! (in a good way)
Thank you for your always kind comments! Michael
Wow! This is beautiful!
Thak you enfaroundtheworld!
I’m truly convince it is either you have the good fortune to be at the most scenic spot in the world, or your photography skill is in the tallest order I have seen (which I have no doubt about it) or a very, impressively good camera or a combination of all qualities I have mentioned. This photography blew me away!
p/s: not sure if I’ll ever achieve this effect with the same make of your camera… I wonder.
Hi JoV, we knew the Three Gorges section of the YangTze has beautiful views but we also knew that views are not as good when they put the gigantic dam across the river bringing up the river levels otherwise the photos could be more dramatic. The cost of my camera is less than the cost of a good zoom lens of a good brand, also, my camera cannot zoom and, for this photo, I thought I have used the wrong aperture. I took about 7 or 8 similar views as the sun was setting and the picture I show is the best of the lot. I agree, as you said, a good photo depends on a combination of factors. Many thanks for the comment! Michael
You have been to some of the worlds most beautiful places and your photos always capture the spirit and feeling. Love this image
Hi pommepal, I am fortunate to be able to travel to those places. Thanks very much for your comments which you sent me since I started blogging. Safe travels & regards, Michael
Thank you for reading my book review Michael
Have you read Paul Auster?
Hi Paula, my friend has recommended his book New York Triology to me some years ago. To be honest, I have never read his work. Your review is my first brush with Paul Auster. From your review, I could see that his writing is quite interesting and I may start reading now I have the time. Regards, Michael
Oh, I would like to hear from you when you finish reading some of his works. I liked the Book of Ilulisions even more
Yes, will come back to you after reading his work. From what you suggest, the Book of Illusions may be more interesting. Regards, Michael
This goes on forever – what a fantastic photo and what a good choice for this subject. A golden moment.
I was a bit concerned whether this subject would appeal to readers. I am glad now the response is not bad at all. Thanks for your kind comment! Michael
Beautiful this is!!!!
Thank you hemadamani!
Just before the dam was built I went down the river. I sketched on deck . Another artist came and we sketched together. We did not speak eacvhother’s language. We had our drawings to communicate.
Hi Carla, that’s amazing. Art is really universal. Thank you for your comment! Michael
That’s a gorgeous shot.
Thank you for the kind comment!