Beyond Borders with Lingzi

Year 2024

Vibrant spring tree bursting with fresh green leaves against a clear blue sky, capturing renewal, growth, and natural vitality.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, with a small ferry cutting across the water in the foreground and the Hong Kong Island skyline of Central and Wan Chai rising under dramatic blue-and-white clouds.

The Space Needle catching the last light of day, with sun flare glowing on its observation deck and glassy high-rises on either side.

Seattle, WA, USA | Dec 2024

Weeping willow branches hanging over a clear canal in soft spring sunlight, reflections rippling beside a stone embankment in Beijing.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

A stone stairway winding through a lush garden at Yongfu Temple in Hangzhou, framed by blazing red and orange maple leaves; a small stone lantern sits beside a bamboo fence, and a person in a blue jacket stands ahead taking a photo under the autumn canopy.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

Inside a Christmas-themed shop in Snohomish, Washington, a twinkling artificial tree stands in a cozy vintage kitchen vignette. The tree is decorated with red-and-white ribbon, gingerbread and candy ornaments, holly sprigs, and small warm lights. Around it are retro touches—a pastel green oven, a red lamp, shelves with mugs and folded linens, and a green chair by a table—creating a homey, nostalgic holiday scene.

Snohomish, WA, USA | Dec 2024

Pink crabapple blossoms over a calm canal with fresh green weeping willows in Beijing, creating a dreamy spring riverside scene.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

A winter landscape in Alaska with a distant range of snow-covered mountains beneath a moody sky; a bright crescent moon hangs above thick, rolling clouds, while dark evergreen trees blur along the bottom edge, suggesting the photo was taken from a moving vehicle.

Delta Junction, AK, USA | Dec 2024

A quiet road in Eastmont at dusk, leading downhill toward a distant mountain range. The sky is filled with soft lavender and pink clouds from the sunset. Bare winter trees and dark evergreens line both sides of the street, with wooden utility poles and power lines stretching into the distance. On the right, a white “Speed Limit 25” sign stands near the curb. Far on the horizon, blue-gray mountains rise with patches of bright white snow on their peaks, glowing faintly under the pastel sky.

Seattle, WA, USA | Dec 2024

A cozy Christmas shop-window scene in Snohomish, Washington: a decorated evergreen tree fills the left side, layered with pink, gold, and silver baubles, small flowers, and warm white twinkle lights. The glass is dotted with soft bokeh reflections from streetlights outside, and the frosted window lettering reads “HOME ANTIQUE,” giving the whole frame a warm, nostalgic holiday glow.

Snohomish, WA, USA | Dec 2024

Blooming crabapple tree filled with pale pink flowers against a clear blue sky, springtime floral landscape with soft foreground bokeh.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

Hong Kong, China | Aug 2024

Quiet Beijing hutong lane with leafy trees, traditional gray-brick courtyard homes, and neighbors chatting beside bikes and potted plants.

Beijing, China | Jun 2024

A panoramic winter landscape in Delta, Alaska: layered snow-covered mountain ridges stretch across the horizon beneath thick, sculpted clouds, while a sunlit slope on the right glows warm against the cool blue shadows of the snowy valley and scattered dark spruce trees.

Delta Junction, AK, USA | Dec 2024

A rustic two-story lodge sits at the edge of a dense evergreen forest. The building has dark log beams, a low shingled roof, and a large stone chimney, with rows of white-paned windows across the upper floor. A small covered porch frames the entrance, where a sign reads “Mount Rainier National Park.” In the foreground, patchy snow covers the grassy ground with scattered rocks, and the late sunlight casts warm highlights on the lodge against the deep green trees.

Seattle, WA, USA | Dec 2024

A close-up of a large Christmas tree decorated in a gold theme, packed with shiny and matte gold baubles, warm white twinkle lights, and sweeping bands of glowing ribbon, with a softly blurred mall-like background.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

Misty morning in the Seattle countryside, with tall evergreen trees rising above a frost-dusted lawn and soft sunlight filtering through the fog beside a small house.

Eastmont, WA, USA | Dec 2024

Wide view of a crabapple tree covered in pale pink blossoms, layered against fresh green spring foliage and a bright blue sky.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

A fruit and vegetable street market on Nan’ao Island, with vendors seated beside colorful produce displays along a narrow roadside.

Shantou, Guangdong, China | Mar 2024

Fresh spring tree canopy with delicate new leaves reaching into a clear blue sky, airy composition capturing early-season light and calm.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

Pink crabapple blossoms draping over a canal in Beijing’s Haitang Huaxi, spring flowers framing calm water and stone embankment.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

A cozy Christmas market display packed with plush teddy bears in festive outfits—Santa suits, little red hats, and winter scarves—arranged on green velvet steps, with warm lights and holiday decor softly blurred in the background.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

Spotted tokay gecko peeking from a wooden beam in Xishuangbanna Botanical Garden, framed by twisting tree roots and dappled light.

Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China | May 2024

A cozy shop window display featuring a pleated white table lamp on a wooden tabletop, a cream ceramic pot with leafy green plants, and stacks of books arranged in the foreground, with soft reflections on the glass and colorful, blurred artwork and interior details in the background.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

Cascading pink crabapple blossoms hanging over a quiet canal, spring light filtering through petals with a soft garden backdrop.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

The Space Needle silhouetted against a pink-and-gold sunset sky, framed by modern Seattle buildings.

Seattle, WA, USA | Dec 2024

A nighttime waterfront view of Hangzhou’s skyline during a light show, with high-rise buildings glowing in vivid blue LED patterns and reflections shimmering across the dark river, including a distinctive gold dome-shaped building on the right.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

A narrow canal in the Jiangnan water town of Zhouzhuang, with whitewashed riverside houses, a cluster of wooden boats covered in bright blue tarps, and an arched stone bridge in the distance.

Three hikers trek across a wide, snowy valley in Delta Junction, Alaska, seen from behind as they walk toward towering, snow-covered mountains; they wear winter jackets and carry trekking poles, with dark bands of leafless brush striping the lower slopes under a pale, overcast sky.

Delta Junction, AK, USA | Dec 2024

Close-up of soft pink peach blossoms and buds on a textured branch, spring flower macro with fresh green leaves and creamy bokeh.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

Fresh spring green leaves and dangling catkins on sunlit branches, soft bokeh and city architecture creating a calm early-season vibe.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

Tree-lined road through Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, lush green canopy forming a peaceful corridor in soft daylight.

Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China | May 2024

A quiet temple garden scene with a small waterfall spilling over dark rocks beside a stone stairway, framed by dense green shrubs and golden autumn maple leaves, with a mustard-yellow wall and window in the background.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

A narrow, fast-moving creek runs through a rocky channel in a dense evergreen forest. The water ripples around scattered boulders and smaller stones, with a few fallen logs and branches along the banks. Tall conifer trees fill the frame from bottom to top, creating a layered wall of green with some pale, bare trunks mixed in. The sky is overcast and mostly white, making the forest look deep and cool-toned.

Seattle, WA, USA | Dec 2024

Pink crabapple blossoms reaching upward in spring sunlight, framed by soft foreground blur and a clear blue sky backdrop.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

A small stone monk statue stands on a pedestal in a garden, eyes gently closed and hands holding a string of prayer beads, surrounded by dense green foliage with a few fallen leaves catching warm sunlight.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

A narrow dark river flows through deep snow in an Alaska winter landscape, with frosted shrubs and evergreens along the banks, a small wooden bridge spanning the water, and a faint plume of mist rising near the bridge as if warmed by a hot spring; snow-covered hills sit under a clear blue sky.

Fairbanks, Ak, USA | Dec 2024

Sunrise view from a plane window over a snow-capped mountain range, with long shadows across the ridgelines and a pale blue sky fading to the horizon.

Seattle, WA, USA | Dec 2024

Pink lotus flower rising above broad green leaves in a serene pond, soft natural light highlighting delicate petals and texture.

Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China | May 2024

A wide, straight city avenue in Dalian stretches downhill toward the sea, perfectly centered in the frame like a corridor. The road is lined with dense green trees and tall streetlights, with mid-rise buildings on both sides. Cars, buses, and scooters move along multiple lanes and pass through several intersections, while the deep blue ocean fills the horizon at the end of the street, with a couple of sailboats visible offshore under a clear sky.

Dalian, Liaoning, China | Jul 2024

A street food vendor making rice noodle rolls in a small shop on Nan’ao Island, with steam rising from the cooking station.

A quiet two-lane road curves gently to the right through dense evergreen forest. A rocky cliff face rises along the left shoulder, while a metal guardrail lines the right side. A yellow curve warning sign stands ahead near the bend. Beyond the road, layers of tall fir and pine trees climb up a misty, forested hillside under soft, overcast light.

Seattle, WA, USA | Dec 2024

Chaoshan street food vendor plating a freshly fried oyster omelet on a hot griddle, with eggs and batter nearby.

Shantou, Guangdong, China | Mar 2024

Assorted fresh fruit at a Chaoshan licorice fruit stall, with gloved hands serving sliced melon, citrus, and berries behind a glass counter.

Shantou, Guangdong, China | Mar 2024

A serene winter scene in Delta Junction, Alaska—smooth white snow in the foreground, a line of dark evergreen trees across the mid-ground, and snowcapped mountains rising on the left, all under a wide blue sky with soft, layered clouds catching gentle late-day light.

Delta Junction, AK, USA | Dec 2024

A winter road trip scene in Alaska: a car drives away along an icy, snow-lined highway toward towering snow-covered mountains, while the low sun on the left casts golden glare and long light streaks across the road, with dark spruce trees framing the valley under a pale, cold sky.

Delta Junction, AK, USA | Dec 2024

A deep blue Alaska night sky filled with dense, scattered stars hangs over a dark, snowy landscape; silhouettes of tall spruce trees frame the horizon, and a faint greenish glow near the lower left hints at distant aurora or atmospheric haze.

Fairbanks, Ak, USA | Dec 2024

Beijing hutong street with gray-brick courtyard houses, power lines, and a green delivery tricycle parked under leafy trees.

Beijing, China | Jun 2024

A long, straight Alaskan highway stretches into the distance through a snowy landscape, its dark, partially icy surface flanked by snowbanks and leafless trees. The road narrows toward low, white-dusted hills beneath a wide, layered sky of soft blue-gray clouds, creating a quiet, open “endless road” feeling.

Delta Junction, AK, USA | Dec 2024

A vivid green aurora ribbon arcs diagonally across a star-filled night sky over a snowy Alaska landscape, with dark silhouettes of small buildings on the horizon and a soft glow of distant lights near the right side.

Fairbanks, Ak, USA | Dec 2024

View from inside a Shantou street food shop looking out, with cooks steaming dishes at the counter and neon signage framing the busy street.

Shantou, Guangdong, China | Mar 2024

Traditional Chaoshan hanging lantern ornaments with red tassels and local Chinese characters, captured as a colorful street market close-up.

Shantou, Guangdong, China | Mar 2024

An airplane wing slicing through deep-blue sky above a soft blanket of clouds, with a thin band of sunrise glowing along the horizon as daylight begins to break.

Seattle, WA, USA | Nov 2024

Close-up of bright yellow winter jasmine blossoms on slender branches, glowing in soft sunlight with a dreamy bokeh background.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

Dusk drive scene on the road from Eastmont to Snohomish. A highway runs through dark, tree-lined hills under a layered blue-gray sky with a thin band of pink-orange sunset near the horizon. In the distance, a long stream of headlights and taillights climbs and dips along the roadway, forming a bright ribbon of traffic lights. A “South 9” route sign stands near the roadside, while scattered streetlights and a few vehicles closer to the camera glow warmly against the fading light.

Snohomish, WA, USA | Dec 2024

Night view from Victoria Peak overlooking Victoria Harbour, with Hong Kong Island’s dense high-rises in the foreground and the brightly lit Central and Kowloon skylines stretching beneath low clouds.

Hong Kong, China | Aug 2024

A wide, tranquil winter panorama in Alaska: dense spruce forest dusted with snow fills the foreground and midground, cut by a narrow road threading through the trees. Beyond the forest lies a flat, pale expanse leading to a distant range of snow-covered mountains under a soft gradient sky of blue and lavender, giving the scene a quiet, expansive, “end of the world” calm.

Fairbanks, AK, USA | Dec 2024

A small waterfall tumbles down a steep, rocky slope in a lush forest. White water threads between dark stones and large boulders coated in bright green moss, with ferns draping over the rocks. A fallen log stretches horizontally across the upper part of the scene, and dense evergreens and tangled branches fill the background. A tree trunk on the left edge frames the cascade, giving the image a cool, damp, Pacific Northwest feel.

Seattle, WA, USA | Dec 2024

Sunset over the frozen Songhua River in Harbin, with orange light reflecting on broken ice and snow, large ice blocks stacked along the riverside promenade, and gondolas of the Songhua River cableway crossing the skyline in the distance.

Harbin, Heilongjiang, China | Feb 2024

Curving Dalian Xinghai Bay Bridge stretching over blue water on a hazy day, with cars crossing the elevated roadway and long parallel spans receding into the distance.

Dalian, Liaoning, China | Jul 2024

Viewed from an airplane window, a dark wing slices across a vivid sunset—deep blue sky fading into bright gold and orange at the horizon—while sun rays spill through thin clouds and illuminate scattered cloud tops below with warm, glowing edges.

Hong Kong, China | Aug 2024

Giant water lily pads with raindrop ripples as golden fish glide beneath the surface of a tranquil pond.

Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China | May 2024

Colorful Chaoshan lion dance props and painted drum with Chinese characters, surrounded by bright festival horse costumes and stage decorations.

Shantou, Guangdong, China | Mar 2024

Towering ginkgo trees in peak autumn color, their golden leaves glowing against a pale blue sky beside a traditional gray-tiled building in Beijing.

Beijing, China | Nov 2024

At a lively night market, a vendor stands beside a brightly lit drink/snack kiosk under a glowing “Bar” sign and a row of warm bulbs. The vendor holds a huge bouquet of transparent, cartoon-printed balloons with colorful inner balloons and twisted balloon handles, filling the center of the frame. In the background, people sit and walk through the plaza, with ornate, European-style buildings softly illuminated in the evening light.

Dalian, Liaoning, China | Jul 2024

Red lanterns hanging from bare branches against a bright red wall in Chaozhou.

Chaozhou, Guangdong, China | Mar 2024

Fresh spring willow fronds cascading in front of a stone arched bridge, soft sunlight and calm water creating a serene Beijing scene.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

A cozy Christmas shop display in Snohomish, Washington, styled like a fireplace mantel scene. A pale mantel is draped with lush green garland and twinkling string lights, with a swag of small metallic ornaments hanging across the front. On top sit cone-shaped tabletop “trees” in white, gold, and natural textures, plus a dark green ceramic tree and a mossy wreath against a faux brick wall. A knit stocking hangs on the right, while in the foreground a table holds candles, greenery, and gold-toned holiday décor, giving the whole setup a warm, rustic, boutique holiday feel.

Snohomish, WA, USA | Dec 2024

Ornate elephant statue on a street in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, with tropical palms, colorful flags, and a lively local storefront backdrop.

Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China | May 2024

Xishuangbanna restaurant owner sitting on a stool by the roadside under lush greenery, watching the street as a scooter passes.

Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China | May 2024

A dog sled team runs along a snowy forest trail in Alaska, seen from the sled’s perspective with a blue handlebar in the foreground; tall snow-dusted evergreens frame the path, and a pale winter sky opens above distant hills.

Fairbanks, Ak, USA | Dec 2024

Pink crabapple blossoms arching above a clear canal, soft spring sunlight and gentle bokeh creating a peaceful Beijing riverside mood.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

Close-up of pink and white crabapple blossoms with fresh green leaves, soft spring sunlight and dreamy bokeh creating an airy floral scene.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

A sunlit temple corridor with mustard-yellow walls and dark wooden columns, featuring an ornate ribbed ceiling with carved beams and hanging lanterns; long diagonal shadows stretch across the stone floor toward a garden at the far end.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

A quiet canal-side lane near Hangzhou’s Grand Canal, with drooping willow trees framing a small arched stone bridge, old waterside buildings along a brick embankment, and soft reflections rippling across the calm green water.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

Two weathered stone Buddha carvings set into rock niches at Hangzhou’s Feilai Peak—one seated with a raised hand in a blessing gesture, the other seated on a lotus base with hands resting in a calm pose—framed by rough cliff textures and a few green leaves overhead.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

Clay face planter surrounded by lush tropical plants in a Xishuangbanna park, with a rustic pavilion framed by greenery.

Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China | May 2024

Soft pink crabapple blossoms and buds on a sunlit branch, springtime floral close-up with creamy bokeh and fresh green leaves.

Beijing, China | Apr 2024

A wide, calm landscape with a pale green meadow in the foreground, where a small herd of elk stands and grazes in a loose line. Behind them is a dense band of winter trees—leafless deciduous trunks mixed with tall, dark evergreen firs. In the background, a massive mountain ridge rises, coated in snow and partially veiled by low, gray-white clouds that soften the peak. The overall mood is quiet and misty, with cool blue-gray tones and a sense of vast scale.

Seattle, WA, USA | Dec 2024

A small house in Eastmont near Seattle, set above a tiered stone retaining wall and patio table, surrounded by tall evergreen trees in soft afternoon light.

Eastmont, WA, USA | Dec 2024

A minimalist seascape in Dalian under a pale blue-to-hazy gradient sky. A white moon hangs high in the upper left, while small birds dot the open sky. On the horizon, two low, dark island silhouettes sit in misty distance. The calm sea fills the lower part of the frame, with a few small boats floating near the horizon and scattered buoys on the water.

Dalian, Liaoning, China | Jul 2024

A nighttime panorama of Hangzhou’s modern skyline across the Qiantang River, with high-rise towers glowing in blue, white, and red LED outlines, their lights stretching into shimmering reflections on the dark water under a hazy sky.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | Dec 2024

Aerial view from a plane window of snow-covered mountains and braided, partially frozen rivers winding across a dark winter landscape, possibly near Delta Junction, Alaska.

Delta Junction, AK, USA | Dec 2024