Chinese New Year's Eve
Taken January 25, in a hutong in the very center of Beijing. Digital, as is.
Tomorrow, January 26th, is Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). Traditionally most celebrating activities take place in the night before New Year. Then, many people shoot off firecrackers everywhere in the city. It’s the night’s spectacular. The very loud sound of firecrackers fills the city. And fireworks light up the night sky. This celebration always lasts from evening till small hours.
However this year the sound is not so intensive, probably because of economic reason.
Chinese New Year's Eve belongs to the following groups:
After Dark, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Fireworks, Kairos, Night Photography, Street Photography and Photojournalism and That's Entertainment! (Fun & Recreation Photos)
Richard Veal
Excellent capture Zhao, and a fave also.
I like the shadows cast on the floor by the silhouetted people and the light in general is awesome.
maka1967 replied
Thank you so much, my friend!!!
They sent a big firecracker into the sky. It would explode there. Now firecrackers are bigger and bigger. There are the electric wires and trees. But this is a common scene this night.
All the best!!!
Richard Veal
Hope you have a good time Zhao, and all the best for your New Year.
maka1967 replied
Thank you, Richard!!!
I’m happy. :) Cheers!
papam
Impressive work!
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maka1967 replied
Thank you very much, papam! I’ll check it out and tell you the result.
All the best!
clickinhistory
love the action and light in the capture here
maka1967 replied
Thank you very much, clickinhistory!
presbi
Good ox year, Zhao! My best greetings, sergio
maka1967 replied
Thank you very much, presbi! Same to you!!!
HELUA
This is a wonderful shot, you caught the `drama´ so well!!!
Wish you a very Happy New Year!!! Enjoy the festivities !!!
maka1967 replied
Thank you so much, HELUA! My best wishes!
murrstevens
great capture….happy new year
maka1967 replied
Same to you, murrstevens!!! Cheers!
Christopher Ge...
Happy new year! Thank you for creating a window into another world.
maka1967 replied
Thank you so much, Christopher, for your kind words!
janpaddy
Happy New Year , would have loved to have seen the celebrations
looks amazing
maka1967 replied
Same to you, janpaddy!!! :)
Babbler
great image…happy new year Maka :)
maka1967 replied
Same to you, Babbler!!! Cheers!
Barbara Brown
Beautiful capture! Great night shot!
maka1967 replied
Thank you so much, lenzart! All the best!
linda858100
excellent
maka1967 replied
Thank you, Linda!
Marko Palm
Love the mood! I´m late but still, I wish you a new year full of beautiful photos!
maka1967 replied
Thank you so much, Marko! Same to you, my friend!
terryt
WOW!, a definite favorite…..”Best Wishes to You in the New Year”...
maka1967 replied
Same to you, Terry! Thank you so much for your kind comments!
All the best!
michael byerley
incredible shot !!!!!!!
maka1967 replied
Thank you so much, Michael!
georgiegirl
What a fantastic photo!! I hope you had a magnificent Spring Festival. I imagine it would be awesome to see and hear a city filled with crackers and fireworks!!!
maka1967 replied
Thank you! I’m very happy. I just try to celebrate everyday. :)
My best wishes to you and your family!
blamo
Perfect timing .enjoyable viewing zhao
maka1967 replied
Thank you so much, blamo!!!
Kristal
nice shot!
maka1967 replied
Thank you so much, Kristal!
Joe Valcourt/M...
excellent capture and composition. Joe
maka1967 replied
Hope I could document the tension in the small space, but it’s too dark… scared passengers asked them to let them pass… I then thought I could be a war correspondent.
Cheers!
Joe Valcourt/M...
always enjoy your work Zhao. Joe
maka1967 replied
Thank you!
kevin fitzmaur...
Another excellent shot and view of chinese life through your lens, thank you Zhao
maka1967 replied
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Kevin!
NICKY7
good artistic vision and angle
maka1967 replied
Thank you very much, NICKY! All the best!
Gregory John O...
Great shot Zhao !!!!
maka1967 replied
Thank you, my friend!
alexkess
Zhao this is great. Well done. How long was the exposure?
maka1967 replied
Thank you very much, Alex! So glad you like it. It’s 1/8 second, ISO3200. It’s very dark. I hided in the shadow. Only two are successful.
alexkess
Thanks for the info Maka.
Ronald Jore
Great shot, nice atmosphere in this image, and also a document of the times.