Chapter 4: Random Photos and some cool camera features.

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Well, besides from the random pictures from Buenos Aires i could also say something about the world cup… but what a disappointment. So sad for Argentina… I’m speechless :(So, let’s go to the photos :)

 

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A little kid watching something, maybe his shadow? Maybe he couldn’t understand why it was so large.

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Shadows, lights and some random guy with his random bike. Using the black and white mode of the camera.

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You’ve got mail! And they’ll bring it to you with this ultramodern flying Van. Not the best picture around, but I kinda like the colors and the lighting.

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This auto and that arrow cached my attention. One great feature of this camera is the possibility of choosing the 16:9 picture format used in HD TV and movies. I find that very inspiring :)

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So, what the hell is this anyway? I love everything that has an urban feeling and I loved this immediately, but… still trying to figure out what this is. Any ideas you people???

More urban stuff and me doing stupid things. Ohh how I loved those red shoes. They are on the shoe’s heaven now, I used them so much that they got broken! Sniff :(

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One of the great things of this camera is the possibility to edit photos straight from it. You have many different color modes and you can add vignettes (those darker corners that I love so much). This is an example of that.

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One of the most enjoyable things is the miniature mode (also known as tilt shift). You want to make something look like a toy? Then this camera allows to that with only one click. This two photos are examples of that. Anyway, the best results are from aerial (or elevated ground)shots, something I still had not the chance to do. Oh… and if you ever use this mode not forget to boost saturation (you can do that with the camera as well) since toys normally have vibrant colors.

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One cool lamp post :)

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Last but not least, the ultimate fish eye mode is yours with only one click ;)

Though you do not want to use this mode all the time because the distortion can get annoying for normal family photos, you can have really fun with this. Like always, it’s a matter of letting your imagination flow.

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Sino-Story 6: Nanjing, Hunnan Road

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Welcome to the heart of Nanjing, China. This medium-sized city (by Chinese standards) might not be on the list of essential stops for foreign tourists visiting China for the first time, however Nanjing has plenty to offer and might be worth reconsidering. One Sunday afternoon, I spent a few hours strolling about the city trying to experience the flavor of the Nanjing first-hand. I immediately found that the pedestrian street at Hunan Road is a perfect venue for observing modern and traditional lifestyles coming to point.

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Standing on this street you immediately notice the huge neon signs cluttering the view over-head and the numerous snack-vendor stands at street-level. Even in the light of day the visual impact is quite overwhelming, but like Las Vegas can only be truly appreciated after dark.

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One of my favorite activities in China is eating local foods, especially street-food. These quick and cheap snack foods can be purchased from vendors with carts, wagons, or establish food counters in small shops at roadside. Many of these foods are unique domestic treats, and should be tried if only for the experience. Personally, I recommend the “bing tang hulu,” which is series of red, sugar glazed, round fruits on a skewer. Like a Chinese version of the American candied apple, yet with a flavor that is both sweet and tart. One can’t help but notice that Chinese street-food often comes on a stick and walking on a street crowded with people carrying sharp skewers feels just a little dangerous!

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Located just a few hours by train from Shanghai, Nanjing is a worthy destination in terms of unique history, tourist attractions, and a glimpse into modern Chinese lifestyles. Hunan Road is an essential first stop in Nanjing, even if you only visit the city for a day or weekend. (John F Rash / RASHPHOTO / 叶摄)

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