Photo Manipulation

As I mentioned before, some shots that I took during the trip was quite disappointing. So today I tried to manipulate one of them using Photoshop. Although the result is not really fantastic (not so real), after some cropping, gradient tool for blue sky, level, colour and contrast adjustment, the result is more presentable than the original one.



















Before


























After

Of course, I hope I don't have to manipulate my photos if possible.

Lei Duo Duo (GoodBye) Yunnan

Just came back from a 16-day backpack trip to Yunnan with Yongo Travel. Initially I wanted to go to Beijing this year, but had to cancel it due to some reasons. Actually I have never thought of going to Yunnan before this, as I die die must go for a trip to breakaway from work, I signed up for this trip alone. But with good companies and breathtaking scenaries, there is no regret. Although a bit tiring, the trip was really enjoyable.



















Transit at the latest Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport

I was learning my new Nikon D40x along the way, luckily there were some 'sifu' around. Most photos taken are actually quite disappointing (only notice that after downloading to PC). I have to blame my skill although some was due to cloudy weather most of the time.


















Omega Bend of JinSha River （金沙江）


























Great view on the way to ZhongDian aka Shangri-la



















White Water Terrace　（白水台）, one of the three in the world



















































松赞林寺@Shangri-la



















Snowing at 飞来寺



















MingYong Glacier


























Playing snow at 白马雪山白马丫口,　4292m above sea level



















Trekking at Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡）


























Want to jump, anyone?


























View from my my room at Tea Horse Guest House



















万古楼@丽江

I think the worst tourist experience in China would be its public toilet. Dirty and stinky. The standard design doesn't come with any door (may be the locals don't need it as some don't even bother to close the door when doing big business), 2 compartments sharing the same drain with a little wall separating in between. You may be able to tell what the guy next to you was eating by looking into the drain.


























Despite the greatest toilet view, I just couldn't do it, can you?