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Vers la Montagne Magique.

Towards the Magical Mountain.


Fin d’après-midi à Shanghaï. Nous sommes installés dans une maison de thé de l’ancien quartier français, nous reposant après une pleine journée de marche et de photographie. La lumière décline lentement sur le bassin à lotus. Des garçons viennent allumer des bougies et des spirales contre les moustiques. Quatre musiciens montent sur une petite scène et entament un morceau de Led Zeppelin. A la fin du morceau le chanteur récite un poème de l’époque Tang puis les musiciens jouent à nouveau Led Zeppelin. Une étrange atmosphère se dégage lorsque entre deux morceaux le chanteur récite à nouveau d’anciennes poésies.

Plus tard nous discutons avec le chanteur. Il nous demande si nous connaissons la Montagne Magique. Comme nous répondons par la négative il nous propose de suivre le groupe, qui doit se produire le lendemain dans une petite ville touristique nichée au coeur des montagnes. Nous acceptons sans savoir que commence alors un étrange voyage....

End of the afternoon in Shanghai. We are sitting in a Tea House of the former French district, resting us after a full day of walking and photography. The light declines slowly on the lotus pond. Waiters come to light candles and spirals against mosquitoes. Four musicians go up on a small stage and start a Led Zeppelin’s song. At the end of the song the singer recites a poem of Tang period then the musicians play again Led Zeppelin. Strange atmosphere when between two pieces the singer recites again old poetries.
Later we discuss with him. He asks us if we know "La Montagne Magique" (in french). As we answer negatively he suggests us to follow the group, which has to play the next day in a tourist town nested at the heart of mountains. We accept without knowing that a strange journey begins then....

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Nina Ludwig31-Aug-2017 05:18
Magical photography as well!
Alexander Kazakov16-May-2017 07:37
Wow! V
Dan Greenberg01-May-2017 14:18
Another unmistakable vision of China with a very classic look that really brings out the atmosphere and feeling of being there. ~BV~
Blandine Mangin29-Apr-2017 12:52
une magnifique atmosphère !v
joseantonio29-Apr-2017 08:20
such an amazing place.Thank you for sharing.V.
Gill Kopy29-Apr-2017 00:55
This trip sounds "magical" - love this fabulous shot BV
PS Interesting that Led Zeppelin is adopted into their culture !!
Neil Marcus28-Apr-2017 21:08
The various layers give it a sense of depth and mystery. "V"
Buz Kiefer28-Apr-2017 20:57
Splendid photo of a topography that seems more fantasy than reality. Beautiful capture and an intriguing note. Vote.
Dan Opdal28-Apr-2017 20:19
Excellent! V
Chris Morton28-Apr-2017 19:57
indeed, full of magic from front to back
Nick Paoni28-Apr-2017 19:57
Magical
Helen Betts28-Apr-2017 19:47
Spectacular scene and capture, with marvelous light in those mountains. The journey should be interesting! V.
globalgadabout28-Apr-2017 19:33
led zep had a song titled 'in the light'...it might have been appropriate here...admire this atmospheric and refined image..
Nirvan Hope28-Apr-2017 18:54
How amazing life can be when we say yes to an adventure! Stunning image.
Ika Zinka Eferl28-Apr-2017 17:58
What a fantastic image!V+
Jim Coffman28-Apr-2017 17:34
Wow, I really love this!!!
Allan Jay28-Apr-2017 17:16
The layers of mystery are
captivating!
Walter Otto Koenig28-Apr-2017 17:07
Wonderful shot with these layers. "V"
MarcViskens28-Apr-2017 17:05
Très joli
Bien fait
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