BlogHide Resteemsjohannvdwalt (62)in china • 8 months agoToday marks the start of the three-day Gaokao.The Goakao (高考) is the China College Entrance Exam. It is a critical standardized test in China that serves as the primary criterion for undergraduate admissions to all higher education institutions…johannvdwalt (62)in rain • 9 months agoA Sudden DownpourThis morning, during our walk in the park, we were caught off-guard by a sudden downpour without our umbrellas. We were close to one of the many resting areas with a roof so we quickly made our…johannvdwalt (62)in china • 10 months agoA new morning - a new beginningIt has been a long time since I posted on Steemit. I needed the break. But, about a month or so ago, I started getting the urge to write some posts again. When I opened my Steemit profile page…johannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoLotus Flower SeasonIt is Lotus flower Season. This morning, I decided to take a telephoto lens with me to Honghu Park to photograph some close-ups of the lotus flowers. But, I decided to take my old Nikon 200…johannvdwalt (62)in streetphotography • 3 years agoA Persona of Honghu ParkHonghu Park has several personas, based on the time of day and even the day of the week. One of those personas is the ballroom dancing time, which is normally around 10 am in the morning (except…johannvdwalt (62)in hive-185836 • 3 years agoThe moment you get noticedI posted in a previous blog entry about my #streetphotography in Fuzhou on a rainy day. That day, I was staying in one spot for more than two hours, watching the locals coming around a busy…johannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoLandscapes on Gulangyu IslandDuring our stay on Gulangyu Island, I noticed that the weather forecast predicted sunshine for our last day (Friday) on the island. About midday, Thursday, the rain stopped, so I went out to see…johannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoA Colourful CornerLast month, we visited Fuzhou in Fujian province in China. We arrived in an overcast Fuzhou. According to the locals, the sun was shining until shortly before our arrival... When we woke…johannvdwalt (62)in travel • 3 years agoThe wedding queueThe weather forecast for our last day at Gulangyu was partially cloudy with no rain - and it was like that. And as the sun eventually arrived, so did the tourists! Seems like all the…johannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoThe Queen of the Rubish HeapI have a thing about soft toys that get thrown away. Soft toys in particular are so nice to cuddle - so how does it happen that a child (or adult) fell out of love with such a lovable creature…johannvdwalt (62)in travel • 3 years agoGulangyu, Xiamen, ChinaWe eventually arrived at Gulang Island in Xiamen. It is a small tourist island off the main island of Xiamen. It is a world heritage site and an AAAAA Chinese scenic spot. I normally try to stay…johannvdwalt (62)in travel • 3 years agoThe Wet Market of XiamenWe are on a trip to Fujian province in China, and on arrival in the Longyan district, a cold front was moving in. Coming from Shenzhen, we are not used to really cold weather, and, although we did…johannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoA Photography Direction Change?Searching through my photos the past week or so, trying to find a photo that I would declare as my best photo, made me realise that more than half of the photos I took the past 8 years, were not…johannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoA nostalgic tripThe past week I was searching for my best photo ever taken with the Fujifilm X mount cameras. An impossible task - I think... As mentioned in my previous post, my Fujifilm journey began in…johannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoMy Best PhotoThis year, Fujifilm is celebrating the 10th year of its X-Mount cameras. As part of the 10-year anniversary of its X mount, Fujifilm says it will be releasing a collection of videos featuring…johannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoAbout Yesterday...During our early morning exercise in the park, I found this not-so-subtle message. Two questions came to mind: How often does he need to use this sweater? Did she "get" the message?johannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoRock, Paper, Scissors; Lets see who has the upperhand in 2022!This is the first photo I took in 2022. A few weeks ago I mentioned that my brief time with the Fujifilm GFX50sII re-ignited my passion for street photography, especially my love for my…johannvdwalt (62)in newyear • 3 years agoMy New year's wish to alljohannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoThe Lotus Christmas storyAlthough Shenzhen is situated about a degree south of the Tropic of Cancer, due to the Siberian anticyclone it has a warm, monsoon-influenced, humid subtropical climate - fairly close to a tropical…johannvdwalt (62)in photography • 3 years agoThe Erhu playerToday, for the first time, I saw an Erhu player in the park. Encountering musicians in a park are almost guaranteed, as many Chinese people use music as a method of relaxation and to…
