Tall, bad and a two

By KayN

•5

written 7/21/06 8:26 PM, published 7/21/06 8:26 PM

I forgot a couple of shots from my trip to the zoo the other day.... Popup Link

heron

two (for the theme)

I have a bit of news to share with y'all.....the trip I went on last week was to China; I spent the week in Shanghai and Suzhou. It looks like I'll be living there for at least the next two years. It was quite a culture shock, to say the least. And, I'm not the easiest person in the world to feed....I'm rather picky....so, my food choices were really small. I managed to get through the week....and, somehow, I'll get through the next phase of my life. I have a ton of shots from there, as you could well guess. I'd like to share some of the housing with you in this post.....some of it broke my heart..... Popup Link highrise housing heart breaking

This is a shot of the Popup Link Hyatt; I was told this is the tallest building in Shanghai. I know I was all the way to the top of it and it scared the bejeesus out of me! I ate dinner on the 54th floor of the place! Y'all know how well I like heights.....NOT......

Hope y'all enjoy!

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smalltown05
•4
7/21/06 8:31 PM

Nice shots Kay. But now you have to explain...moving to China? What's up?

- blow.....hard

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Anonymous Hero
•1
7/21/06 8:34 PM

Gosh...when you move...YOU move....at least with the internet we are not really loosing ya....just a little different type of shots!

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Penny
•5
7/21/06 8:35 PM

Nice shots Kay. You are going to have tons of shots I am sure.

- Smile

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surferguy
•5
7/21/06 8:35 PM

Smoooooch..... ouch.....

- WoooFrigginHoooo...

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belleboe
•3
7/21/06 8:37 PM

That heron picture is great. Do you want to move to China? Good luck with the move and finding good food to eat.

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Sopris
•4
7/21/06 8:45 PM

Great shots of the herons! Your shots of the housing in China were eye opening, especially the last two! Good luck with the move!

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surferguy
•5
7/21/06 8:53 PM

Life has a way of opening ones heart... God knows well my last couple of years.. all is well N... and enjoy a gift of a lifetime.. share honestly..

- WoooFrigginHoooo...

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KayN
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7/21/06 9:35 PM

~sniff~sniff~.......thank you, jeffrey....I knew you'd come through....Kerry.....I love you......ouch..... still sniffling......this was a hard post to put up.....

- Ms.N

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Buccaneer Bruce
•3
7/21/06 9:45 PM

This was certainly an eye opening set. Thanks for sharing a different culture with us. Wherever you go Kay, I have faith good fortune will travel with you. I assume the move was job related...was it your job or your significant others?

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KayN
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7/21/06 9:53 PM

My hubby's.....

- Ms.N

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chef009
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7/21/06 11:31 PM

what a big change....you'll have such great adventure..just think of all the sites you'll see and be able to share with all of us. I hope that this is a chance for you to grow in ways you never thought of. God's good, and you'll be blessed where ever you go.... Oh yea....really like all of these shots...can't wait for more.

- With these Hands

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LaPineian
•2
7/21/06 11:32 PM

This is why people want to be a part of Photographica. The photos draw us in & hook us, but this is what keeps us. Best wishes for a smooth move & look forward to all your photos!

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MRQUACKERS
•4
7/21/06 11:33 PM

Congratulations (I think) on the move. And I agree on high places, keep me on ground level!

- A quack with an camera

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andreaeagle
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7/22/06 12:13 AM

See thru different eyes now. What was heart break may be great beauty. We're always here, always waiting for you to WOW us again. Best of luck to you. I can't wait to see what you come up with. Surprize us-surprise yourself.......

- come over for lunch

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bugaboo
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7/22/06 2:53 AM

Good luck to you both in this new adventure, ( I don't like that food much either) Looking forward to more of the photos you capture while you are there, stay safe, wonderful post. Wow, what a surprise!

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BusyB1965
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7/22/06 2:53 AM

We see pictures like this and never get the full impact until you actually see it..you and Mike will be back here before too long with lots of stories and memories. Now that is one tall bldg., can just imagine what you were feeling/thinking when 'traveling' up to the different levels. Your wings are spreading and flying but just never loose sight as to Who is helping them stay 'aflight' You just may have some family visit you over there......so be sure to have an extra pallet to throw onto the floor. :):)

- Blessings

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Lidljo
•5
7/22/06 6:53 AM

Thank you for your pictures of another culture. One of my colleagues at school went to China for a year with his family to teach English at one of the Universities. It was a good experience, but one you would never forget. Hope your experience there is great also. I also hope that you stay connected to Photographica so we can experience it with you.

- Flowers are happiness...

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bullshoalsview
•4
7/22/06 7:11 AM

What a surprise to hear about your move! Life is the journey, not the destination. Just think what an adventure you are going to have with your camera.....and we can all ship you food if you need us to!!!

- Run Bubba Run!

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debora
•4
7/22/06 7:27 AM

Breaking is gorgeous. Now you will be a photojournalist for 2 years!

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loweho
•5
7/22/06 7:40 AM

Good Luck with the move, Kay! Well, to us that only know you online you won't be moving just posting different pictures. In a way you'll be even closer, with no mountains in between, if you go down to the beach SG may be able to get a shot of you with his gazillion mm lens. I wish you luck and hope you find so much to do the two years just flies by.

- Fickle Finger of F8

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jessypi
•2
7/22/06 8:12 AM

Good luck Kay, can't wait to see your adventures through the eye of your camera!

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Candice
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7/22/06 9:10 AM

Everything that's been said...me too! I think you are so blessed to be given this opportunity to explore, create, and experience more life! Blessings to you and your husband.

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Beholden
•2
7/22/06 9:12 AM

Kay.... WOW....China, what an adventure! I know it is hard to leave what is familiar to you, but I know that you are up for it! I look forward to seeing China through your eyes.....and you are still just going to be a computer away. Good luck and Vaya con DIOS! :oP

- ummmm

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JustPeachy
•3
7/22/06 9:17 AM

Ditto all the comments. Sniff, sniff from me too. Look forward to sharing the adventure with you. God's blessings, my friend. (Now what do we do about Jo? Will she be loose without a chaperone or overseer? )

- Good Kitty No More

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MudMistress
•2
7/22/06 9:19 AM

Oh, Kay... a new challenge for you!! You'll do fine, I'm sure. There are beautiful sights, creatures, and birds there too... for you to discover and share!! Don't forget, we're with you, wherever you get internet service!!

- Always Watching You...

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sceneangel
•2
7/22/06 11:03 AM

What a wonderful chance at an adventure. Like the others have said, hard to leave ones comfort zone, but the growth from it is so worth it. I can hardly wait to see China through your eyes. These shots were already so filled with some of your emotion. Travel safe and Blessings to you both.

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KayN
•5
7/22/06 12:06 PM

Y'all don't know how much I appreciate the well wishes....I know what kind of adjustment it's gonna be, and I'll probably have to lean on y'all a lot to get me through...... I'm sure you'll see so much of China, you'll get sick of it! In the time I was there, I saw so many photo ops.....things I've never seen before except in my mind or in a book. It will be challenging for me photographically, as well as mentally. Lots to adapt to. Lisa, I'll be home for Christmas (do I hear Elvis in the background???) and will stay a while, so hopefully during that time we can meet up; maybe you, me and Sandy can do a photo shoot. Or just have dinner. Or a beer. I think Jo will be ok......I'll leave her LOTS of snickers....and instructions to one of the girls at work to keep her supplied, plus I'll have a direct line to her if I need to really come down hard on her! SG's lens can probably reach that far......I'll just make sure I've got make up on all the time and have my hair fixed so I won't scare y'all to death! Thanks again for the wishes.......smooooooochers........

- Ms.N

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