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Old love

twilight123 — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:38:43 +0000

In Taiwan, lotuses have become many people’s old love. Every summer,when lotuses begin to bloom in the pond,people tiptoe to the pond with their cameras,choosing the best angles and begin their great creation.

Mt.Hohuan in Taiwan

twilight123 — Sun, 25 May 2008 07:41:57 +0000

Few people in Taiwan have seen snow as it is located in sub-tropical area (zone). Mt. Hohuan is one of the rare resorts that “sometimes” offer snow to see. For more pics, please go to my ALBUM at http://www.wretch.cc/album/albertshaw.

Reflection lens

twilight123 — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:49:03 +0000

The portraits were taken with Minolta’s RF Rokkor-x,250mm .When properly located,the lens can produce an effect with many little circles. The lens is a favourite of many Taiwanese photographers during the photographic competition.

Better half

twilight123 — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:17:00 +0000

What are a husband and a wife in the previous life (generation)? Are they beloved brother and sister, or some other relatives? What are a husband and a wife created for? To produce new generation or to be a good companion in the decaying years? So much to think about. 夫妻的前世是什麼?

Special lens

twilight123 — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:48:00 +0000

The posted pics were taken with special lens. It can produce dreamy vague.Maybe you don’t like the effect because it seems to be the result of careless vibration. But no, the peculiar effect is created by,yes,of course you know it, the Lensbaby.

Musical teams in communities

twilight123 — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:03:00 +0000

There are traditional Chinese musical teams in the communities around Taiwan. The members gather once or twice a week to practice their favourite tune for entertainment. Some of the teams play in the religious festivals,but only few of them play in the funerals for commercial profit.Most of the members are retired elders who want to entertain themselves after hard work in life.

China Youth Corps’ boarding center

twilight123 — Mon, 05 May 2008 06:13:00 +0000

China Youth Corps’ boarding center is located in Kenting in southern Taiwan. The center is famous for its Minnan(閩南) stytles of building.

Pilgrimage in Taiwan

twilight123 — Sat, 03 May 2008 09:33:00 +0000

The Taiwanese spend a lot of time worshipping their gods.Every year in spring,they move from Daijia in Taichung County to Shinkong in Jiayi County. The journey is a symposium of Chinese folk music and folk arts.The pilgrimage includes eight days and seven nights.The picture on the right shows the followers of Mazu(媽祖),the goddess,are kneeing down to let the sedan of Mazu go over their heads which will help them to get rid of bad spirits and bring them good luck.

What do you see when there are no flowers?

twilight123 — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:43:00 +0000

Flowers are attractive and impressive.But when there are no beautiful flowers,we need philosophy to look at the boring leaves and branches.

Good companion

twilight123 — Thu, 01 May 2008 23:54:00 +0000

Are you lonesome tonight? What would you do when you feel disappointed and depressed after your encountering with the unfriendly world?Our best companions may be our spouse because they are willing to share our happiness and sorrow. They are always ready to listen to our complaint without reluctance.