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29-MAY-2009 Fong Lam

Beijing National Stadium, commonly known as the "Bird Nest" hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics
This shot was taken overlooking the pond


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Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D AF
1/800s f/6.3 at 30.0mm iso200 full exif

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Lamar Nix27-Apr-2018 00:59
A stunning image - nothing I saw during the Olympics can match this impressive image of the Bird Nest! BV
Chris Spracklen23-Jun-2009 08:25
Extraordinary capture of this iconic structure, Fong.
Fabulous quality and clarity. (V+)
Guest 18-Jun-2009 15:16
What a nice view..fantastic!
Nick Arena17-Jun-2009 07:21
Fabulous image..amazing detail and tonal range...V
Lise Trempe16-Jun-2009 12:58
Great capture for this special structure.
J. Scott Coile15-Jun-2009 21:34
Such an impressive structure. We won't forget that one anytime soon!
John15-Jun-2009 17:48
Fantastic presentation, rich in details and colors. Perfect Image Fong.
Guest 14-Jun-2009 06:18
Fantastic shot... nice angle Fong. Vote.
Guest 14-Jun-2009 01:27
The best picture I saw, so far, of the "Nest"
Regards
jorge
Randy Adams14-Jun-2009 00:32
Fong, this is an incredible work! (? HDR).... Bravo my friend! V
Wenche Aune14-Jun-2009 00:03
Wonderful capture. V
Steve Morris13-Jun-2009 14:41
Very iompressive photo of this amazing structure!BV
caveman_lee13-Jun-2009 13:18
Speechless. What a perfect capture of this landmark. V
Andrew13-Jun-2009 09:28
Nice work, Fong! I can only imagine how the sun must have been blazing here. Good soothing treatment. V
Debbie Blackburn Beierle13-Jun-2009 05:55
Gorgeous shot! Intriguing architecture and beautiful reflections and colors!
sue anne13-Jun-2009 01:54
Beautiful landscape with the famous structure and reflections.
Jean Chiasson12-Jun-2009 23:43
Wow Fong fantastic image reflection love the perspective bravo vote
CM Kwan12-Jun-2009 22:51
Outstanding, Fong! It's the most beautiful picture of the Bird Nest I've ever seen! V
Pedro Libório12-Jun-2009 21:37
outstanding ... place and photo.
Marco Valk12-Jun-2009 16:59
very nice shot, Fong
Guest 12-Jun-2009 16:06
Fabulous shot! The detail is crazy!
alfredo camba jr.12-Jun-2009 15:06
Wonderful capture of this uniquely designed building! Fantastic viewpoint and details! V
wintersonata12-Jun-2009 14:08
wow! excellent! V!
Walter Otto Koenig12-Jun-2009 13:42
Excellent sharp and clear image. Conveys the size and the details very well. "V"
Guest 12-Jun-2009 11:56
FANTASTIC!!!
So Surreal
Guest 12-Jun-2009 10:45
What an impressive structure, Fong! Excellent HDR treatment with excellent colors and details!
Sam_C12-Jun-2009 08:20
Stunning!! Awesome shot, you really get the best out of your gear Fong! BV
Sheena Woodhead12-Jun-2009 08:11
Excellent shot....so sharp and detailed.
TuTmin12-Jun-2009 08:06
outstanding image.perfectly taken.~V~
Aud Elise Sjøsæther12-Jun-2009 07:36
I remember this fantastic construction! Beautiful with this reflection. V
Paco López12-Jun-2009 05:59
Great one!!!!!!!!! Wonderful reflection, Fong!! BV!!
Sergio Pessolano12-Jun-2009 05:21
Perfect work. V.
NealyBob12-Jun-2009 04:46
Very impressive view of this famous stadium!~V
Peter Stahl12-Jun-2009 04:42
A superb image. Love your pov. :-)
Guest 12-Jun-2009 03:29
First time i saw its image with a lake at the fore, beautiful vantage point..
waterfalls man12-Jun-2009 02:39
Excellent Shot V
Marcia Colelli12-Jun-2009 01:20
wonderful detail and composition V
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)12-Jun-2009 01:11
This is one of the best shots I have seen of the 'Nest' Nicely done! V!
Guest 12-Jun-2009 00:59
Beautiful composition, Fong. Fantastic image of the engineering marvel. Well done. V
Denis Desjardins12-Jun-2009 00:55
very intreresting stadium. Unique in the world. Great shot Fong.
Hank Vander Velde12-Jun-2009 00:50
Beautiful scene and structure so well captured Fong. The sky, the reflections, the sharpness and the colours - all terrific.
Marcia Rules12-Jun-2009 00:35
well-done architecture work! what a unique structure. V
Guest 11-Jun-2009 23:41
Excellent image, the perfect angle, great light and detail!
Valene11-Jun-2009 23:38
Wonderful photo of the bird's nest. Very sharp and beautiful! V
Guest 11-Jun-2009 22:43
OK, so this is pretty much perfect. Stunning shot, Fong.
Simon Chandler11-Jun-2009 22:37
Magnificent. Excellent composition and exposure. v
Guest 11-Jun-2009 22:18
Wonderful image. China impressed the world with the 2008 olympics. Outstanding architecture, engineering and planning. The opening cerimonies and celebrations were the best I've ever seen. V
Guest 11-Jun-2009 22:13
nice hdr shot as usual and great skies and reflections well done fong .v
Guest 11-Jun-2009 22:00
what a wonderful pov you chose! V
bill friedlander11-Jun-2009 21:52
Very impressive. Lovely light on the structure, nice colors running along the base, and the reflections are wonderful. V
Elena11-Jun-2009 21:26
Fantastic shot of this amazing architecture! BV
Jess. ( Lady.D.)11-Jun-2009 21:15
Wonderful architecture, well captured...
Apostolos Tikopoulos11-Jun-2009 20:39
Fantastic picture, Fong. Bravo. V.
parallaxes aka Jean-Pierre Bijouard11-Jun-2009 20:19
Amazing architecture wonderfully emphasized by a splendid compo, great!
Char11-Jun-2009 20:05
Hi Fong,
What a wonderful shot of this unusual looking stadium. Everything about this scene is perfect. \/
Gonzalo Garcia de Viedma11-Jun-2009 20:02
Yes, impressive is the first word that suggest this picture. V
Susanne11-Jun-2009 19:33
This is quite impressive. Wonderful point of view as well.V
Guest 11-Jun-2009 19:21
Another excellent capture. ,v
12311-Jun-2009 19:11
Absolutely fabulous!!! V
Guest 11-Jun-2009 18:51
Stunning image Fong, great detail and light. BV
Jim Coffman11-Jun-2009 18:44
Wow, An amazing capture of a amazing structure! V
Ken Chambers ARPS11-Jun-2009 18:42
This is the best picture that I have seen of the Bird Nest.... voted
Peter Sussex11-Jun-2009 17:53
It's about to burst out of my monitor! Artistically and technically perfect work!
Patricia Kay11-Jun-2009 17:33
Stunning shot Fong Lam...perfection throughout...BV
PauloCGama11-Jun-2009 16:56
Powerful and beautiful!
Huge v
marie-jose wolff11-Jun-2009 16:50
outstanding architecture, superb image! V
mario .n11-Jun-2009 16:41
Superb image Fong ! HDR treatment ?
Gerard Koehl11-Jun-2009 16:21
Magnifique mise en valeur de cette architecture moderne... V
zyziza11-Jun-2009 16:12
Great shot! I see it first time so close and clearly!
Thnx. It`s very impressive, and from your pov it has human`s measure.
BV
an nguyen11-Jun-2009 15:55
Spectacular to see the modern structure in that traditional place . You bring the new look to the otherwise every body old fashion photographs.. Beautiful work in this gallery. My compliments...
Lee G11-Jun-2009 15:32
Fantastic capture of this manmade marvel! I have to wonder what the use of this facility is today.
Pierre Schneider11-Jun-2009 15:32
superb shot, Fong! V