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Classical sculptures revisited by Li Hongbo, a Beijing artist who uses mixed styles to bring to life these magical moving statues.
Sculptures are made of thousands of layers of paper and glue. via io9
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Luoping County is located a mere 228 kilometers from Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province, and is in close proximity to Guizhou Province. It is a stunning area that boasts an array of natural beauty, particularly in the early spring season when the yellow rapeseeds are in full bloom.
Dominique Musorrafiti, a talented photographer, captured the picturesque landscape of Luoping using a range of film and camera equipment. She utilized a Lubitel 166+, a medium format camera, paired with Fuji Velvia100F 120mm film, as well as Redscale XR film, to capture the stunning blooms and unique charm of the area. The resulting images are breathtaking, offering a glimpse into the breathtaking beauty of Luoping County.
Luoping County in Yunnan Province, China is famous for its picturesque golden rapefields that bloom in early spring. These fields are a breathtaking sight, with vast stretches of bright yellow flowers as far as the eye can see. The yellow color of the rape flowers is so intense that it creates a shimmering golden sea that can be seen from a distance.
The blooming of the rapefields is a major tourist attraction in Luoping, attracting photographers and nature lovers from all over the world. During the peak season, visitors can take scenic walks through the fields and capture the beauty of the blooming flowers in their cameras. The golden rapefields provide an excellent backdrop for photography, with their bright color contrasting beautifully against the lush green mountain ranges that surround them.
In addition to being a visual delight, the rapefields also have significant ecological and economic benefits. Rape is a type of oilseed crop that is widely grown in Luoping for its oil, which is used for cooking, lighting, and manufacturing. The blooming of the rapefields also attracts a variety of pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, which play an important role in maintaining the local ecosystem.
Luoping county is located in Yunnan province.
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raskalovit via Kotaku
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During 1946-47 the Great Famine hit Southern China, in particular Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hunan provinces, affecting tens of millions of people. At least 1,7 million were starved to death.
Only in Hunan, died 900.000 people. These images were taken in 1946.
During this period, the civil war between Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist Party) and the Communist Party, was in full swing.
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Topic: Chinese famine, famines in China, Hunan famine, Guangdong famine, Guangxi famine
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