Jiaohe Ruins, a photo from Xinjiang, West

Photographer's Note

Sunset at the Jiaohe ruins in Turpan.
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The Jiaohe Ruins is an ancient Chinese archaeological site found in the Yarnaz Valley, 10 km west of the city of Turpan, Xinjiang province, China. It is a natural fortress located atop a steep cliff on a leaf-shaped plateau between two deep river valleys. Both the Nara National Cultural Properties Research Institute and the Xinjiang Cultural Relics Bureau have been cooperating in a joint venture to preserve the ruins of the site since 1992

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiaohe_Ruins

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danos (110407) 2012-11-17 2:31

Hello Peter,
welcome to the site and i wish you to stay long to see beautiful photos like this one as taken during the sunset over Jiaohe ruins in Turpan.I like the quality of the image as the good presentation.

Have a good weekend,danos

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-11-17 8:25

Hi Peter,
weolcome to TE.
I like this picture of ruins which they looks like mountains and the moon. Wonderfully executed and presented this scene of nature. I like the silhouttes of frtress with impressive look. I really enjoying this photo. Perfectly well done. Thanks for sharing and I hope to see you around Peter.
All the best and have a wonderful WE,
Barbara

dale54 (17456) 2012-11-17 13:09