So is that Jacob's Field or "Progressive Field"? :D

I'll see your Jacob's Field and raise you a Busch Stadium!

I had a friend who was getting married there, and he and his fiance set up this whole two week tour.  We got to see Shanghai, Quanzhou, Yellow Mountain, Xiamen, and finally ended up in Beijing for a couple of days (during the Olympics!!).  It was an amazing experience.  I've been back for almost 2 weeks and I'm still sorting through the photos!

It was pretty amazing, I have to admit.  I guess it's obvious, but I've never seen anything like it, both mind-bogglingly big and old.  I imagine the pyramids must be similar.

I didn't know how steep some of the sections were, there are stairs in parts, but in others, it is just this very steeply angled ramp that you have to walk up or down.  One guy who was on his way down had very little traction on his shoes so he just slid down!

One of my co-travelers mentioned what a ludicrous idea it is to build a wall that runs the entire length of your country's border just to try to keep people out.  Of course, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to say how much I agreed and to take a shot at those who want to do it on the U.S. / Mexico border ;)

and speaking of themes

one of the things l really like about the ET Photoblog is the way it's organized.

typically there's an ask the experts section for technical questions, etc. which could be a very nice inclusion, esp if head and others w/ PS knowledge participate, as well as general phot questions regarding equipment, techniques, etc.

then they often do a second section that's themed...[theoretically announced beforehand...which l usually miss]...which l also think would be a good idea. esp for people like me. l find/found that for general photography, ie: not traveling, or whatever, that it's invigorating to work with an "overriding" idea or "theme" in mind, and it's also commonly used in competitions...interpretation is up the the individual and it presents a challenge.

and then their photos as usual section.

seems to work well, esp. now that most of the regular posters know where and how to put their stuff up.

might want to ask LEP or in wales if they'd mind you copping their format...though it is a very sincere flattery.

food for thought, eh.

later....it's beer:30 here.

the revolution will not be televised...Peace