Recently, Qi Yingtao, a member of the China Photographers Association, captured stunning starry-sky photos at Helan Mountain National Forest Park in Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Qi Yingtao / for chinadaily.com.cn]
Recently, Qi Yingtao, a member of the China Photographers Association, captured stunning starry-sky photos at Helan Mountain National Forest Park in Ningxia Hui autonomous region. He combined the mountain's reflection in firefighting reservoirs with the starry sky to create a unique visual.
The park is home to the Helan Mountain Sleeping Buddha, one of China's top 10 natural sleeping-buddha landscapes. It resembles a lying elder and is popular online. Every year, photos of it go viral, prompting Qi to seek the best shooting spots and angles.
Recently, Qi Yingtao, a member of the China Photographers Association, captured stunning starry-sky photos at Helan Mountain National Forest Park in Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Qi Yingtao / for chinadaily.com.cn]
Known for its clear night skies, Ningxia has long been a subject of Qi's lens. He captured over 2,000 photos on a night with a 99 percent stargazing index.
"This place could become a perfect spot for stargazing, experiencing Helan Mountain's grandeur," Qi said. "I feel my night-long effort is totally worthwhile."