Beautiful architecture that’s still timeless. The care-and-feeding of the buildings could be improved to prolong their life span.  The crowds are gone and now the Olympic Park is a curiosity for a few visitors.

Shutter: 1/80
Aperture: f/22
Flash: Did not fire
ISO 220
Zoom factor: 18 mm
Lens: 18.0-270.0 mm f/3.5-6.3
Distance: 150 m
Taken: 6/19/2011 2:23:33 PM
Camera: NIKON D3100

Birds Nest Stadium

Photo for the gang back in the village.

Wait... What?

No bad angles...

Big. Really Big.

Lighting design - nice itegration.

Three years after the games. Smaller crowds now.

Nice bathrooms

Panorama photo inside the nest

Link to larger (color) panorama photo

Modern vs. Ancient Architecture

Study in Blue

Dancing near the Bird's Nest

Yes, it was hot that day...

Selling toys at the Cube

"Why are you taking a picture of me taking a picture?"

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