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Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

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Changsha County, belonging to Changsha City, Hunan Province, has been known as "Sanxiang Shouyi, Jingchu Heavy Town" since ancient times. In the past, there were some doubts, whether it was a visit organized by retired old cadres or a visit by the provincial photography training center, the choice was made in several villages and towns in Changsha County. After going to the scene to shoot and investigate, I found that it was not only the "first county in Sanxiang", but also a heroic county soaked with red genes. It nurtured the pioneer of the Xinhai Revolution, Huang Xing, and emerged revolutionary martyrs such as Li Weihan, Yang Kaihui, and Chen Shuxiang. Everywhere I went, I couldn't help but be in awe and full of admiration for Hero County.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

On March 14th, under the leadership of two teachers, Xiao Ke and Tang Hao of the Provincial Photography Training Center, we came to Wufu Village, Jiangbei Town, Changsha County to collect style. Wufu Village is located in the center of Jiangbei Town, which is a typical example of the new countryside in Changsha County. The villagers believe that the source of the name of Wufu Village is Wufu Linmen, so when they enter the village, various blessing characters are placed on both sides of the road, pinning on the good wishes of the whole village.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

What are the Five Beatitudes? The five blessings recorded in the Book of Books: first, longevity, that is, life does not die, and happiness lasts for a long time; The second is wealth, that is, money is rich and noble; The third is Kanning, that is, good health and peace of mind; The fourth is good virtue, that is, benevolence by nature, generosity and tranquility; The fifth is a good ending, that is, predicting the time of death, not suffering from disasters at the end of life, no physical pain, and passing away peacefully. In order for their children and grandchildren to enjoy eternal happiness, the predecessors named the village "Wufu Village".

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

The beauty of the five blessings lies in the brilliance of the flowers. The spring breeze in March brings warm sunshine and delicate flowers. This is a typical hilly landscape in Jiangnan, especially suitable for the growth of rape flowers. Wufu has planted more than 1,000 mu of rape flowers centered on the Jinyinba canal. As far as the eye can see, the yellow flowers shine in the sun, and the fragrance comes to the nose, the scenery is beautiful and the scenery is pleasant.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

In a flat rape field, stands a four-story iron frame tower, which is the observation deck for enjoying the pictures of rice field art. When I climbed the tower today, there were too many people and the floor slab was a little shaky, so I put up my tripod to keep the balance of my camera shooting.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

Wufu Village is a representative of Changsha's rural tourism characteristic countryside, which has both the freshness and comfort of the countryside and the cleanliness of the city, and the main attractions are concentrated in the Jinyinba line. The Jinyin Dam is a small canal that has been irrigated for hundreds of years and is an immovable cultural relic protection unit. Now, golden canola flowers are in full bloom, and tens of thousands of tourists flock here. In November 2021, Wufu Village was awarded the honorary title of "Hunan Provincial Rural Revitalization Demonstration Village" by the competent department at a higher level.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

Wufu Village is an hour away from Changsha, and there is no subway or bus to arrive, so the teacher arranged to carpool with each other to reach the destination on time. I saw someone in the group inviting carpoolers, so I volunteered to join them and take a ride to Wufu Village. The trainees who drove did not know each other before, but after an hour's drive, they became more familiar.

When we arrived at Wufu Village with our two companions, many people had not yet arrived, so we carried our cameras and dragged our suitcases along the path of Jinyinba, taking pictures as we walked. I am not familiar with Wufu Village, but I still have some experience in how to shoot rape flowers. Because the rape flowers were uneven, there was nothing new in taking a large picture, so I threw my suitcase on the bridge and rushed into the ground to find the right pattern.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

Also belonging to Jiangbei Town, Changsha County, Yinshan Village has honorary titles such as National Civilized Village and Town, National Advanced Grassroots Party Organization, "Top Ten Hongqi Villages" in Hunan Province, and "Demonstration Village for Building a New Socialist Countryside in Hunan Province". The village has a total area of 5.04 square kilometers and a population of more than 1,200 people, but it has a pillar enterprise with more than 800 employees and fixed assets of 1.7 billion yuan - Hunan Yinshan Industrial Group, as well as a large number of body manufacturers and rural leisure tourism companies. The village has lush vegetation, wide roads, novel houses, and the first high-grade village-level park in the province - Yinshan Park.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

Yinshan Park is surrounded by mountains and rivers and has an exquisite layout. There is Yinshan Lake in the park, also known as Tianxi Lake, according to legend, when the Qianlong Emperor went down to the south of the Jiangnan, he lost a jade seal while resting in Yinshan Mountain, and then returned here to find it, from which Tianxi Lake got its name. Tianxi Temple lies quietly next to Yinshan Lake, which was spontaneously proposed, funded, designed and built by the villagers of Yinshan Village.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

At the top of the mountain in the center of Yinshan Lake, the Tianyun Pavilion and the Lion Hall stand, and standing on it you can watch the sunrise and sunset and see the infinite scenery. Yinshan Lake belongs to an artificial lake in Changsha County, although the area is not as good as Songya Lake, but on the west side of the lake, there are many lake islands, a lake pavilion, among them, the lake island is named "Lion Park".

Before starting to shoot Yinshan Lake, the two teachers gathered the students together and gave us guidance on technical issues such as shooting focus, shooting theme, shooting light, shooting parameters, etc. Mr. Xiao Ke is a member of the China Photographers Association, and his photography skills are first-class, especially drone operation, and he is very proficient. Mr. Tang Hao is an expert in using electronic devices such as computers, and he knows all the accessories needed for photography very well.

The sun was shining that day, and the sky was relatively transparent, but to take good photos, it was better to use side light. When walking south, the small bridge and lake buildings are photographed with side light, and the brightness and chiaroscuro contrast of the picture are appropriate, rich in shadow tone and layering. But when I went back to shoot, it was backlit, the proportion of the shadows increased, many details were obscured by shadows, the sky was gray, and the bridges and buildings were also dark black. That's when I really realized that photography is the art of using light.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

I stood by the lake and saw the shadows of the trees on the shore, the ripples on the surface of the lake, and the stars shimmering in the water, which was very beautiful. I kept adjusting the angle of my shooting to capture the entire Yinshan Lake building. Time flies by, walking along the lake, delaying the best time for sunlight. Because backlighting is suitable for portraits, animals, and buildings, it needs to be shot closely. It is best to use it in the morning or evening, when the medium at different times is different, and the color will change far and near, forming a subtle spatial depth.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

Leave the lake and admire the luxurious homes on the shore while observing sights suitable for photography. In a hurry to get back to Changsha, I took my companion's car and drove home. Unfortunately, if you stay for a few more minutes, the burning clouds in the sky and the beauty of the lake will show a better picture.

Lin Weiping丨Spring light spills on the landscape and water, my river back photography tour

Goodbye, Inshan Lake! Regret is also a sense of beauty.

【About the author】

Lin Weiping is a member of Hunan Old Photographers Association and Hunan Province Old Cadres Photographers Association.

【Editor's Tip】

This article is also included in the special feature "Light and Film in the Photographer's Mind". "Light and Film in the Heart of Photographers" is recommended by the well-known photography expert Zhu Shijun, planned and edited by online media person He Jianghua, and supported by the whole media of the Red Network Forum, aiming to comprehensively and systematically tell the photographic works and concepts, characters and stories of Hunan photographers and photography groups, and is a strategy and treasure book for learning photography skills, improving aesthetic ability, and expanding creative horizons.