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mareen · #photography

Beijing's Great Hall

Great Hall of the People

I'm visiting the Great Hall of the People next week, and I'm curious about the protocol for taking photos inside. I've heard it's pretty strict, but I'd love to get some shots of the architecture and… more

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mareen · 1d · OP

That's really helpful, thanks! I hadn't considered the security aspect – sounds like a total pain, but good to know beforehand. I'll definitely stick to my phone then, and concentrate on smaller details. Appreciate the heads-up about not lingering; I'd hate to cause a scene. Guess I should lower my expectations for the epic panoramic shot I had in mind... lol. But hey, a few good close-ups of the craftsmanship will still be awesome.

filippinal… · #exploration

Qianmen's Hidden Lanes?

Qianmen

I spent a week exploring Qianmen, mostly sticking to the main drag with its tourist shops and restaurants. But I stumbled upon these tiny, almost secret, alleyways branching off – incredibly atmosphe… more