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29-MAY-2009 Fong Lam

Beijing National Stadium, commonly known as the "Bird Nest" hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics
This shot was taken overlooking the pond


(Best viewed original size)

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D AF
1/800s f/6.3 at 30.0mm iso200 full exif

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Marc Demoulin18-Feb-2026 09:17
Great image of this outstanding structure from the other side of the pond! V
Lamar Nix27-Apr-2018 00:59
A stunning image - nothing I saw during the Olympics can match this impressive image of the Bird Nest! BV
Chris Spracklen23-Jun-2009 08:25
Extraordinary capture of this iconic structure, Fong.
Fabulous quality and clarity. (V+)
Guest 18-Jun-2009 15:16
What a nice view..fantastic!
Nick Arena17-Jun-2009 07:21
Fabulous image..amazing detail and tonal range...V
Lise Trempe16-Jun-2009 12:58
Great capture for this special structure.
J. Scott Coile15-Jun-2009 21:34
Such an impressive structure. We won't forget that one anytime soon!
John15-Jun-2009 17:48
Fantastic presentation, rich in details and colors. Perfect Image Fong.
Guest 14-Jun-2009 06:18
Fantastic shot... nice angle Fong. Vote.
Guest 14-Jun-2009 01:27
The best picture I saw, so far, of the "Nest"
Regards
jorge
Randy Adams14-Jun-2009 00:32
Fong, this is an incredible work! (? HDR).... Bravo my friend! V
Wenche Aune14-Jun-2009 00:03
Wonderful capture. V
Steve Morris13-Jun-2009 14:41
Very iompressive photo of this amazing structure!BV
caveman_lee13-Jun-2009 13:18
Speechless. What a perfect capture of this landmark. V
Andrew13-Jun-2009 09:28
Nice work, Fong! I can only imagine how the sun must have been blazing here. Good soothing treatment. V
Debbie Blackburn Beierle13-Jun-2009 05:55
Gorgeous shot! Intriguing architecture and beautiful reflections and colors!
sue anne13-Jun-2009 01:54
Beautiful landscape with the famous structure and reflections.
Jean Chiasson12-Jun-2009 23:43
Wow Fong fantastic image reflection love the perspective bravo vote
CM Kwan12-Jun-2009 22:51
Outstanding, Fong! It's the most beautiful picture of the Bird Nest I've ever seen! V
Pedro Libório12-Jun-2009 21:37
outstanding ... place and photo.
Marco Valk12-Jun-2009 16:59
very nice shot, Fong
Guest 12-Jun-2009 16:06
Fabulous shot! The detail is crazy!
alfredo camba jr.12-Jun-2009 15:06
Wonderful capture of this uniquely designed building! Fantastic viewpoint and details! V
wintersonata12-Jun-2009 14:08
wow! excellent! V!
Walter Otto Koenig12-Jun-2009 13:42
Excellent sharp and clear image. Conveys the size and the details very well. "V"
Guest 12-Jun-2009 11:56
FANTASTIC!!!
So Surreal
Guest 12-Jun-2009 10:45
What an impressive structure, Fong! Excellent HDR treatment with excellent colors and details!
Sam_C12-Jun-2009 08:20
Stunning!! Awesome shot, you really get the best out of your gear Fong! BV
Sheena Woodhead12-Jun-2009 08:11
Excellent shot....so sharp and detailed.
TuTmin12-Jun-2009 08:06
outstanding image.perfectly taken.~V~
Aud Elise Sjøsæther12-Jun-2009 07:36
I remember this fantastic construction! Beautiful with this reflection. V
Paco López12-Jun-2009 05:59
Great one!!!!!!!!! Wonderful reflection, Fong!! BV!!
Sergio Pessolano12-Jun-2009 05:21
Perfect work. V.
NealyBob12-Jun-2009 04:46
Very impressive view of this famous stadium!~V
Peter Stahl12-Jun-2009 04:42
A superb image. Love your pov. :-)
Guest 12-Jun-2009 03:29
First time i saw its image with a lake at the fore, beautiful vantage point..
waterfalls man12-Jun-2009 02:39
Excellent Shot V
Marcia Colelli12-Jun-2009 01:20
wonderful detail and composition V
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)12-Jun-2009 01:11
This is one of the best shots I have seen of the 'Nest' Nicely done! V!
Guest 12-Jun-2009 00:59
Beautiful composition, Fong. Fantastic image of the engineering marvel. Well done. V
Denis Desjardins12-Jun-2009 00:55
very intreresting stadium. Unique in the world. Great shot Fong.
Hank Vander Velde12-Jun-2009 00:50
Beautiful scene and structure so well captured Fong. The sky, the reflections, the sharpness and the colours - all terrific.
Marcia Rules12-Jun-2009 00:35
well-done architecture work! what a unique structure. V
Guest 11-Jun-2009 23:41
Excellent image, the perfect angle, great light and detail!
Valene11-Jun-2009 23:38
Wonderful photo of the bird's nest. Very sharp and beautiful! V
Guest 11-Jun-2009 22:43
OK, so this is pretty much perfect. Stunning shot, Fong.
Simon Chandler11-Jun-2009 22:37
Magnificent. Excellent composition and exposure. v
Guest 11-Jun-2009 22:18
Wonderful image. China impressed the world with the 2008 olympics. Outstanding architecture, engineering and planning. The opening cerimonies and celebrations were the best I've ever seen. V
Guest 11-Jun-2009 22:13
nice hdr shot as usual and great skies and reflections well done fong .v
Guest 11-Jun-2009 22:00
what a wonderful pov you chose! V
bill friedlander11-Jun-2009 21:52
Very impressive. Lovely light on the structure, nice colors running along the base, and the reflections are wonderful. V
Elena11-Jun-2009 21:26
Fantastic shot of this amazing architecture! BV
Jess. ( Lady.D.)11-Jun-2009 21:15
Wonderful architecture, well captured...
Apostolos Tikopoulos11-Jun-2009 20:39
Fantastic picture, Fong. Bravo. V.
parallaxes aka Jean-Pierre Bijouard11-Jun-2009 20:19
Amazing architecture wonderfully emphasized by a splendid compo, great!
Char11-Jun-2009 20:05
Hi Fong,
What a wonderful shot of this unusual looking stadium. Everything about this scene is perfect. \/
Gonzalo Garcia de Viedma11-Jun-2009 20:02
Yes, impressive is the first word that suggest this picture. V
Susanne11-Jun-2009 19:33
This is quite impressive. Wonderful point of view as well.V
Guest 11-Jun-2009 19:21
Another excellent capture. ,v
12311-Jun-2009 19:11
Absolutely fabulous!!! V
Guest 11-Jun-2009 18:51
Stunning image Fong, great detail and light. BV
Jim Coffman11-Jun-2009 18:44
Wow, An amazing capture of a amazing structure! V
Ken Chambers ARPS11-Jun-2009 18:42
This is the best picture that I have seen of the Bird Nest.... voted
Peter Sussex11-Jun-2009 17:53
It's about to burst out of my monitor! Artistically and technically perfect work!
Patricia Kay11-Jun-2009 17:33
Stunning shot Fong Lam...perfection throughout...BV
PauloCGama11-Jun-2009 16:56
Powerful and beautiful!
Huge v
marie-jose wolff11-Jun-2009 16:50
outstanding architecture, superb image! V
mario .n11-Jun-2009 16:41
Superb image Fong ! HDR treatment ?
Gerard Koehl11-Jun-2009 16:21
Magnifique mise en valeur de cette architecture moderne... V
zyziza11-Jun-2009 16:12
Great shot! I see it first time so close and clearly!
Thnx. It`s very impressive, and from your pov it has human`s measure.
BV
an nguyen11-Jun-2009 15:55
Spectacular to see the modern structure in that traditional place . You bring the new look to the otherwise every body old fashion photographs.. Beautiful work in this gallery. My compliments...
Lee G11-Jun-2009 15:32
Fantastic capture of this manmade marvel! I have to wonder what the use of this facility is today.
Pierre Schneider11-Jun-2009 15:32
superb shot, Fong! V