Huacheng Square, Guangzhou
China was my first international experience at age 18. I learnt many things on that journey; about China, my country and I.
I spent just 10 days in Guangzhou but gained 1000 great memories of the people, culture and hospitality of this wonderful city. From the moment we dropped our bags we didn't stop! From Canton Fair to Canton Tower and Huacheng Square; there are many wonderful buildings in Guangzhou that are striking and architecturally advanced.
My particularly favourite photo is the one above as it was snapped very quickly, in the rain with not much light. I loved the reflection of my friend and made sure I had enough room to include it in the photo. The contrast of water on the ground and clouds blanketing the skyscrapers there is just enough to create quite a wild mood. Whenever I come back to this photo I love how there is balance in the photo; of colours, shapes and textures.
I had so many wonderful photo opportunities in this city. One photo will never sum up everything about this city. From the simple rice paddy fields to the opulent new hotels emerging in the sprawling city - whatever you travel to Guangzhou to photograph, there's 1000 other spectacular photos waiting to be captured too.
The people I met and the memories I made are far more distinguished in my mind than the landscapes offered in this city. It needs mention that the beautiful people in Guangzhou have a special place in my heart due to their hospitality, kindness and sociability. Don't rule out portraits of people from the places you visit, as a means of documenting a new place. They're a great way to sum up the culture of a place without explaining it in words.
If you'd like to know more about Guangzhou then visit - http://www.chinahighlights.com/guangzhou/attraction/ for more info.
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