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This picture was taken in 2009 at the National Stadium in Beijing, China. The Bird's Nest, as it is known, was the site of the 2008 Summer Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies, athletic events, and soccer finale. For another post and more info on the Beijing National Stadium, click here.

Objects Farther Than They Appear

This photo was taken in 2009 at our hotel in Beijing, China. Pictured through the peephole is my friend, Stephen Kovaz. In the U.S., a burglary occurs every 14.6 seconds and 34% of burglars come in through the front door. So please, lock your doors and utilize your peepholes.

Tiananmen Square

This photo was taken in 2009 at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Present day Tiananmen Square was the result of Chairman Mao's dream that Beijing be home to the largest meeting place in the world. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of The People's Republic of China, a number of important buildings were erected around Tiananmen between 1958 and 1959. These include The Monument to the People's Heroes on the southern side, The Great Hall of the People on the western side, and The Revolutionary History Museum, now called The National Museum of China, on the eastern side. The northern side of the square contains the gate to The Forbidden City.

The Bird's Nest

This photo was taken in 2009 at the National Stadium in Beijing, China. It is nicknamed, 'The Bird's Nest' because of the intricate weaving of the 100,000 tons of steel used to construct the outer portion of the stadium. The stadium was used during track and field events and the soccer final of the 2008 Olympics. Since the closing ceremonies, the stadium has been used for soccer primarily, but plans are in the works to turn the stadium into a shopping center and entertainment complex. Upwards of 25,000 people visit the National Stadium per day.