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Guangzhou Citywalk Routes: 4 Walking Themes + One-Day Itinerary & Photo Spots
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Nature Meets History: Xiangshan Park, Beijing (Photo Collection)
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4 Actionable Flower Photography Tips for Better Blossom Photos
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A Year-End Temple Morning in Hangzhou: A Quiet Winter Route from Faxi to Lingyin (Without Missing the Highlights)
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Best Skylines in China: 6 City Views Worth Seeing and Photographing
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Beijing Traditions Photo Guide: 6 Photography Locations
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How to Edit Photos in Lightroom for Beginners: 3 Essential Steps That Make the Biggest Difference
I have already shared a simpler workflow in my post on how I edit iPhone photos in the built-in Photos app, and for many everyday images, that is honestly enough. But if you want more control over color, tone, and selective adjustments, Lightroom is one of the best places to…
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Night Cityscapes Around the World: A Photo Collection
Night cityscapes have a special kind of magic. After sunset, modern cities turn into layers of glowing windows, landmark towers, reflections, traffic lights, and small human moments moving through the dark. This photo collection brings together night cityscape photos I’ve taken in cities around the world, including New York, Shanghai,…
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Best Time to Visit Beijing: An Honest Seasonal Guide From a Beijing Native
If you are planning a trip to Beijing and wondering when to come, this is my honest answer as a Beijing native who has lived in the city for over 30 years. Beijing has four clearly defined seasons: spring (March to May) is beautiful but dry and often windy; summer…
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Travel Portrait Photography Collection: Everyday People, Quiet Stories, and Small Moments
Personally, I think portrait photography is very different from most other types of travel photography. With landscapes or architecture, the subject often speaks for itself. But with people photos, what matters more is whether the image can carry a feeling, a relationship, or a small story. This collection brings together…
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When a Camera Is Better Than a Phone: 4 Travel Photography Situations
Phone photography has improved dramatically, and for many everyday and travel situations, a phone is already more than enough. I’ve even written a separate post about why I enjoy shooting with my phone while traveling. But after using both for years, I still feel there are some situations where a…
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Haitang Huaxi in Beijing: Crabapple Blossoms at Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park (Photo Collection)
Every spring, Beijing gets a brief, dreamy window when pink haitang (crabapple) blossoms peak—usually from late March to early April—and one of my favorite places to see them is Haitang Huaxi at Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park. This photo collection captures that soft-season contrast I love most: pale pink…
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Phone Photography Tips: How I Edit iPhone Photos in the Built-In Photos App
If you want to edit iPhone photos in the built-in Photos app, this simple 3-step workflow can help you improve your images without relying on professional editing software. Based on my own experience, the three steps that matter most are reframing the image, using Auto as a smart first pass,…
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Flower Photography Tips: 3 Things to Check Before You Shoot
Flowers are one of the most common photography subjects in everyday life, but they are also one of the easiest subjects to underestimate. Sometimes the difference between an ordinary flower photo and a strong one is not the camera or the editing—it is what you notice before you even press…
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Japan in Contrast: City Nights & Countryside Calm (Photo Collection)
Japan has a special kind of contrast that always pulls me back: the intensity of city nights—neon, towers, and endless layers of light—followed by quiet countryside scenes where mountains, forests, and small stations slow everything down. This photo collection brings together moments from my trips across Japan, capturing both the…