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MeltedMetalGlob · 05-09-2011, 05:22 PM

Okay, nowadays I know they're calling it "The Palace Museum", but really, that's lame. For the sake of this thread, it's the old name I'm stickin' to!

dlish · 05-09-2011, 08:00 PM

is that you Indiana?

i really like the last pic. maybe you can edit out the lady in front of you

also, why dont you copy and paste the image code straight in here. it saves people from clicking out to see your pics in photobucket. just a thought...

MeltedMetalGlob · 05-10-2011, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dlish

also, why dont you copy and paste the image code straight in here. it saves people from clicking out to see your pics in photobucket. just a thought...

I can do that, if that's cool. I thought the pics might be too big, and the page would take a bit of time to load up (for those still on dial-up, for example)

kramus · 05-10-2011, 04:40 AM

I thought the last pic was MMG w one of his progeny.

I am very struck by how this wonderful place is not Disneyfied. When the masses start trundling over the pathways by the hundreds of thousands a day I think some of the magic will disappear. Till then, treasure your lovely photos and the memory of such a series of quiet vistas MMG! A great series.

MeltedMetalGlob · 05-10-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kramus

I am very struck by how this wonderful place is not Disneyfied. When the masses start trundling over the pathways by the hundreds of thousands a day I think some of the magic will disappear. Till then, treasure your lovely photos and the memory of such a series of quiet vistas MMG! A great series.

Actually, I don't like this pic too much but it's worth posting:

This pic was taken fairly close to the entrance, where the crowds tend to linger.

We were able to get some privacy due to the sheer size of the City- reportedly there are 9,000+ "rooms", so the deeper you go into the City, the fewer people you will encounter.

As far as being "Disneyfied", I understand there was a Starbucks coffee inside the City at one point, but was eventually eliminated, thankfully.

jewels · 05-10-2011, 02:16 PM

What an amazing place! Thanks for sharing these.

MeltedMetalGlob · 05-10-2011, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the comments, everyone.

I have pics of the Great Wall I could post, if there's an interest. (I may post 'em anyway, 'cause that's how the Glob rolls.)

MeltedMetalGlob · 05-28-2011, 09:04 AM

Found a few more worthy to post:

And now we come to the Great Wall!

raging moderate · 06-04-2011, 01:47 PM

Looks awesome

Randomz · 07-07-2011, 04:45 PM

I've been to the wall and the forbidden city as well.. amazing places, both of them. It's weird how being there changes the way you look at pictures of it so much!

MeltedMetalGlob · 07-07-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Randomz

I've been to the wall and the forbidden city as well.. amazing places, both of them.

Any pics to share? I'd love to see them, just as an additional perspective in this thread.

05-09-2011, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
MeltedMetalGlob Crazy Location: San Huevos, USA	The Forbidden City Okay, nowadays I know they're calling it "The Palace Museum", but really, that's lame. For the sake of this thread, it's the old name I'm stickin' to! __________________ How's your mom, Ed? Last edited by MeltedMetalGlob; 05-10-2011 at 03:21 AM.. Reason: Got the okay to post directly instead of linking to Photobucket.

05-09-2011, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	is that you Indiana? i really like the last pic. maybe you can edit out the lady in front of you also, why dont you copy and paste the image code straight in here. it saves people from clicking out to see your pics in photobucket. just a thought... __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

05-10-2011, 04:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
kramus loving the curves Location: my Lady's manor	I thought the last pic was MMG w one of his progeny. I am very struck by how this wonderful place is not Disneyfied. When the masses start trundling over the pathways by the hundreds of thousands a day I think some of the magic will disappear. Till then, treasure your lovely photos and the memory of such a series of quiet vistas MMG! A great series. __________________ And now to disengage the clutch of the forebrain ... I'm going with this - if you like artwork visit http://markfineart.ca

05-10-2011, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
jewels Eponymous Location: Central Central Florida	What an amazing place! Thanks for sharing these. __________________ We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess. Mark Twain

05-10-2011, 06:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
MeltedMetalGlob Crazy Location: San Huevos, USA	Thanks for the comments, everyone. I have pics of the Great Wall I could post, if there's an interest. (I may post 'em anyway, 'cause that's how the Glob rolls.) __________________ How's your mom, Ed?

05-28-2011, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
MeltedMetalGlob Crazy Location: San Huevos, USA	Found a few more worthy to post: And now we come to the Great Wall! __________________ How's your mom, Ed?

06-04-2011, 01:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
raging moderate Insane Location: Whatever house my keys can get me into	Looks awesome __________________ These are the good old days... formerly Murp0434

07-07-2011, 04:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Randomz Upright	I've been to the wall and the forbidden city as well.. amazing places, both of them. It's weird how being there changes the way you look at pictures of it so much!