Category — Photography

Following the Segway Chinese Police Unit post, here are more photos of anti-terrorism exercises in China.

In June, China launched a week-long series of anti-terrorist drills called “Great Wall 5“, in preparation for the upcoming 2008 Olympic Games.

The drills involved emergency responders, “police forces, the People’s Armed Police, the People’s Liberation Army and the health, environmental protection, meteorology and transportation departments.” according to China’s Xinhua News Agency.

Via The Big Picture

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Sato Shintaro has a truly excellent series of photos taken of Tokyo at night.

I’m not sure if a special technique is used to give clarity to so many of the buildings in the foreground or whether a long exposure does the job.

Either way, they are really interesting photos, and the high vantage point is a step away from the usual shots of busy Tokyo streets.

See more at ArkiBlog where the shots can also be enlarged

Via NotCot

Technorati Tags: Japan, photography, Sato Shintaro, Tokyo

Chinese photographer Shi Guorui presents a timely collection of five large-scale, black-and-white photographs, each at least two meters in length, that capture some of the most mesmerizing new cityscapes around the world.

Working in situ within special rooms, Shi used the traditional pinhole-camera technique of the camera obscura to capture skylines that blur into the distance, endowing his images with an ephemeral quality.

His negative-style prints - the lights and shadows are inverted - further set the tone, showcasing the blend of old character and recent growth in the modern metropolises of Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Las Vegas.

Shi Guorui’s work on show in Hong Kong at the 10 Chancery Lane Gallery from now through August 30th, 2008.

From Artkrush

Technorati Tags: camera obscura, Chinese photographer, Hong Kong, photography, pinhole camera, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, Shi Guorui

This is a lovely shot of Machinery at Nippori station, Tokyo, shot by Masato Ohta. There are more like this on the Japan HDR Flickr Photo Pool.

Japan HDR Flickr Photo Pool

Via BoingBoing

Technorati Tags: high dynamic range, Japan, Japan HDR Flickr Photo Pool, Nippori station, photo manipulation, photography, Masato Ohta, Tokyo

Despite the seminal and emotionally charged moment caught by Jeff Widener’s 1989 photograph of “The unknown rebel” at Tiananmen Square, here’s a new way of looking at it.

Flickr user Balakov recreates moments from human history including this one.

Via Gizmodo.com

Technorati Tags: Jeff Widener, lego, The unknown rebel, Tiananmen Square

I just came across the excellent Big Picture section of the Boston Globe’s website which basically houses its (daily) photo essays.

Imagine large, high quality photographs on the latest news stories to hit the world. Excellent news!

Below are some shots of their photo essay for the Olympic preparations. The rest via this link:

Olympic Preparations on Boston.com

Big Picture homepage

Technorati Tags: Beijing Olympics, Big Picture, Boston Globe, China, photography, sport

A horse receives electro-stimulation as part of an acupuncture therapy session at the Hong Kong Jockey Club on June 3, 2008.

Via Activate.us

Technorati Tags: electro-stimulation, Hong Kong, horse acupuncture, photography, Hong Kong Jockey Club

Buddhist monks and believers from around the world attend a ceremony marking United Nations Day of Vesak to celebrate Buddha’s birthday in Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 14, 2008.

This is the first time that Vietnam is hosting an international gathering of Buddhist leaders, scholars, and state dignitaries.

Via Activate.us

Technorati Tags: Buddha, Buddhist monks, Hanoi, United Nations Day of Vesak, Vietnam