Abstract in Blue
by Alan Socolik
Title
Abstract in Blue
Artist
Alan Socolik
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
For artwork of this nature, I prefer to let your imagination take you wherever... If you really need more info, please continue reading...
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Reed Flute Cave is an incredible place, in Guilin, China. It is a remarkable Chinese tourist attraction. Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) is a fascinating gallery of natural sculpture (limestone cave formations), now enhanced by multicolored lighting, which has been one of Guilin's many interesting attractions for over 1200 years. It rates as one of the top four tourist sites in the city. It makes for many interesting abstract photos with bold, vivid colors.
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Reed Flute Cave is situated in the northwest suburbs of Guilin City (only about 4km from the center). The entrance is situated by Ludi (Reed Flute) Road on the south side of Guangming (Bright Light) Hill. The cave got its name from a type of reed growing outside, which can be made into melodious flutes. The cave is filled with a large number of stalactites, stalagmites and rock formations in weird and wonderful shapes.
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The cave is about 240 meters long and a tour lasts about one hour. Along the u-shaped route, visitors will have ample time see the oddly shaped rocks and stone pillars while the guide narrates interesting stories about them. Illuminated by the colored lights, the cave looks like a dazzling underground palace. That's why the cave is also known as the Nature's Art Palace.
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Inside the cave there are more than 70 inscriptions written in ink, which can be dated back as far as 792 AD in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). These aged inscriptions tell us that it has been an attraction in Guilin since ancient times. Since the cave opened to the public in 1962 millions of tourists have visited it.
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Most of the text above copied/paraphrased from http://www.chinahighlights.com
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FEATURED PHOTO, FAA Your Favorite Art Work Group, 12/7/2012
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FEATURED PHOTO, FAA Wild and Crazy 3 Group, 12/7/2012
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FEATURED PHOTO, FAA Collectors Treasures Group, 1/9/2013
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FEATURED PHOTO, Awesome Asia Group, 10/23/2015
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Gary F Richards
Spectacular Abstract in Blue - Happily Distracting Abstract composition, lighting, shading, vivid colors and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… COLORFUL ABSTRACT REFLECTIONS CONTEST! Fl
Gary F Richards
Spectacular reflective abstract composition, lighting, shading, lovely blue colors and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Outstanding conceptual composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest CONCEPTUAL ABSTRACTS 4
Gary F Richards
Magnificent abstract composition, lighting, shading and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest YOUR VERY BEST ABSTRACT WORK
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this amazing piece in the contest ABSTRACT ART WORK.
Gary F Richards
Awesome composition, lighting, shading, blue colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the Contest Blue.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest ABSTRACT OBLIVION.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular abstract composition and excellent artwork! F/L … voted for this piece in the ABSTRACT BEAUTY contest
Gary F Richards
Outstanding capture and artwork! Fl …voted in the JUST BECAUSE SERIES- ELEGANT DESIGNS EN NOIRE-ALL...contest
Ian Gledhill
Congratulations: your wonderful abstract of China,is being featured in the 'Awesome Asia' group..Alan..:)
Jane Eleanor Nicholas
Awesome work! I love the rich colors. Thank you for entering the Upside Down Contest!