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Sunset at the Simatai Great Wall (Part 2)
2008.07.16
Because the Great Wall is too long and we started the climb around 3:00 p.m., we were euphoric to see the sunset despite the fact that the security was shooing us to go away because nobody should be at the Wall by 6:00 p.m. They're gonna "close" it --- but don't think about a door because there's none.
Anyway, the way back to the main entrance was far, so, we walked like a beauty queen with occasional stops for photos here and there. Of course, the guard was waiting for us. It was a good thing that he was cool at first but when the sun was completely unseen, he shoved us fast to the exit without mercy.
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Because the Great Wall is too long and we started the climb around 3:00 p.m., we were euphoric to see the sunset despite the fact that the security was shooing us to go away because nobody should be at the Wall by 6:00 p.m. They're gonna "close" it --- but don't think about a door because there's none.
Anyway, the way back to the main entrance was far, so, we walked like a beauty queen with occasional stops for photos here and there. Of course, the guard was waiting for us. It was a good thing that he was cool at first but when the sun was completely unseen, he shoved us fast to the exit without mercy.
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Look how the sunset changed the color of The Wall. It's very interesting to note that as we went down, the golden rays of the sunset was just fantastically amazing!
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Look how the sunset changed the color of The Wall. It's very interesting to note that as we went down, the golden rays of the sunset was just fantastically amazing!
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Lovin' it? :)
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Lovin' it? :)
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Isn't it wonderful?
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Isn't it wonderful?
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Still a long way to go.
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Still a long way to go.
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I took this shot in the last tower where visitors are allowed to walk. What you see below is off to visitors due to it's steepness and risk.
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I took this shot in the last tower where visitors are allowed to walk. What you see below is off to visitors due to it's steepness and risk.
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In this shot and perspective, I reckon that I captured the wall tower's strength and endurance.
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In this shot and perspective, I reckon that I captured the wall tower's strength and endurance.
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Imagine yourself walking in this zigzaggy road. ;)
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Imagine yourself walking in this zigzaggy road. ;)
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Contrasting colors.
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Contrasting colors.
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Looks like the star that guided the Three Wise Men. ;)
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Looks like the star that guided the Three Wise Men. ;)
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The concrete steps.
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The concrete steps.
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The sunset begins to show by the colors that reflect the wall.
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The sunset begins to show by the colors that reflect the wall.
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Heaven's door is just nearby.
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Heaven's door is just nearby.
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I reallllllyyyyy love this photo. This is the best one I guess.
It's important to enlarge this photo. :))
The models are: my Spanish friend and the security guard who won't leave us alone. :))
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I reallllllyyyyy love this photo. This is the best one I guess.
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The models are: my Spanish friend and the security guard who won't leave us alone. :))
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Looks like a frozen river in winter.
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Looks like a frozen river in winter.
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Three of us in a "drama" mood.
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Three of us in a "drama" mood.
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Coolness.
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Coolness.
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Fabulous pink!
Well, a little pink at the distance.
The sun is pink?
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Fabulous pink!
Well, a little pink at the distance.
The sun is pink?
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Ok, this was just an accidental shot. I just clicked the shutter unpurposely! :))
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Ok, this was just an accidental shot. I just clicked the shutter unpurposely! :))
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A long and winding road.
(Hear me singin'?)
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A long and winding road. (Hear me singin'?)
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We're almost there.
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We're almost there.
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Looking back to where we've been for three hours.
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Looking back to where we've been for three hours.
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Did you three nipples? :))
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Did you three nipples? :))
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Golden rays through the window.
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Golden rays through the window.
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Sunset rays through the tower window.
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Sunset rays through the tower window.
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A place to reflect.
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A place to reflect.
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When the sun kisses the mountains, there's a promise that he'll be back soon. ;)
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When the sun kisses the mountains, there's a promise that he'll be back soon. ;)
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That kiss transforms the beauty of the world around us.
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That kiss transforms the beauty of the world around us.
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Then, when the final goodbye is said, the world sleeps but the beauty remains there in the dark---because tomorrow is another day!
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Then, when the final goodbye is said, the world sleeps but the beauty remains there in the dark---because tomorrow is another day!
Impressive photos! Wonderful sunset!
Unfortunately, I was not in Simatai. I envy! Views from Great Wall in Badaling are not so interesting how in Simatai. But they are beautiful also. Stairs on Great Wall are very high but walk is very pleasant.
This is a very emotional set - just remarkable. It gave me goosebumps looking at each photo - one better than the next. What stunning grandeur! Thank you. :)
