On the first night of arriving in Wuhai, it happened to be the 16th of March, with a bright moon in the sky, which was the perfect time to capture the hanging moon. I held onto the pre calculated parameters and followed the pre-set camera position. The evening breeze carried the coolness of the desert, causing the camera strap to sway gently. My heart was full of expectations - this time, I must capture the full moon embracing the statue of Genghis Khan.

Wuhai · Gander Mountain

Last May Day, I went to Wuhai to shoot the hanging sun of the statue of Genghis Khan as planned, but unfortunately it failed. At that time, I was not proficient enough in using the software for the planned shooting, and I was unable to accurately calculate the angle and time in the early stage. I hurriedly adjusted it on site and eventually found the wrong position. Even if I stayed in place before dawn, I could not frame the sunrise with the statue of Genghis Khan on the top of Mount Gander. That tall bronze figure, with only a blurry outline in the dim morning light, became the deepest regret in my heart last year. With the experience of last year's failure, I have practiced software operation repeatedly in advance this year, accurately measuring parameters. It is impossible for me to fail again. I secretly hope that my fingertips have already touched the camera and debugged the parameters repeatedly.

Wuhai · Gander Mountain

It exploded! Finally, on May 1st, the first truly decent sunrise of Datong this year arrived. I don't know how long it has been since I woke up early to chase the light. The spring in Datong is so cold that it is stubborn and cold, and even the sky is often blank. But on this day, the rosy glow I had been waiting for is coming.

Datong · Wenying Lake

The night is deep, and the four fields are silent. The Arrow Tower stands still in the vast night sky, with its green bricks carrying a hint of historical coolness, and its flying eaves outlining a rugged silhouette. The surroundings were quiet and almost ethereal, without the hustle and bustle of cars and horses, without the noise of human voices. Only the wind gently brushed over the city walls, like the whispers of the passage of time. Such tranquility is enough to relieve all fatigue, and after seeing the starry sky, one can sleep peacefully under the breath of ancient buildings.

Zuoyun · Zhenning Arrow Tower

No one could have imagined that this usually silent tree would bloom so breathtakingly in spring. Full of branches and flowers falling like snow on the shoulders, alternating in pink and white, layer by layer, gently trembling in the lake breeze. Without the companionship of nearby trees and no one to stop for it, it blooms on its own, turning the savings of a whole winter into the brilliance of this season. Perhaps the flowering period is too short, so short that it is often overlooked, only those who truly come can catch this stunning glimpse.

Yunzhou · Nantuo Village