In the spotlight
by McJamweasel

Comment by stargazer05766:
Wow!! VEry cool silhouette esp w the red light..
Nice!!

Beijing hutong girl
by McJamweasel

Comment by smudgeSMJ:
I like the action blur in this shot and the vivid colors.

Beijing hutong girl
by McJamweasel

Comment by digifotojo:
Interesting commentary piece. Good color and framing.

Beijing hutong girl
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Comment by ThingFish:
Interesting image.
Beijing's Hutongs and Courtyards

For those who want to experience the local customs, as well as the history and culture, of Beijing, a visit to the HuTongs (alleys) and SiHeYuans (courtyards) is an indispensible part of a visit to Beijing.

The HuTong

A hutong is an ancient city alley or lane, typical in Beijing, where hutongs run into the several thousand. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. In those times, the emperors planned the city and arranged the residential areas according to systems of etiquette. The center of the city of Beijing was the royal palace - the Forbidden City.

The word 'hutong' came from the Mongolian language about 700 years ago. It originates from the word 'hottog' in Mongolian meaning 'water well'. Where there was a spring or well, there were residents. The word 'hottog' became 'hutong' after it was introduced into Beijing.

Beijing hutong girl
by McJamweasel

Comment by Carlo21:
Good color and angle.

Beijing hutong girl
by McJamweasel

Comment by charliebaker:
colorful candid

Beijing hutong girl
by McJamweasel

Comment by Nuzzer:
Cool shot, processing is maybe a little too much

Beijing hutong girl
by McJamweasel

Comment by WeJay:
What an interesting photo!

Beijing hutong girl
by McJamweasel

Comment by halopes:
I like the sense of movement here.

Beijing hutong girl
by McJamweasel

Comment by bcenu:
Good color. Like the motion blur.