xshops

Pathway to Heaven

Pathway to Heaven - Main image
$4088 $5600 In stock

Category: LIK Fine Art

Beijing, China
Until you experience the Great Wall of China for yourself, it is truly hard to grasp the sheer magnitude of this mind-blowing structure. The way it winds its way along the mountainside – it seems to go on forever. When I came upon this portion of the wall, I had to take a step back. With the moody clouds overhead, there was this incredibly eerie feel – like an old movie with a mysterious castle setting the tone. I positioned the lens to give an elongated feel to the path in front of me, with the stone building serving as a looming, final destination. The black and white tones add to the depth of the scene – providing great contrast between the brick and forestry. This photograph will always remind me of the Great Wall’s powerful presence – an awe inspiring feeling that stays with me to this day.

45 Artist Proof / 950 Limited Edition

Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 2 reviews)

Emma ★★★★★

The scale of this thing genuinely doesn't translate in photos — you have to stand on it and watch it disappear over the mountains in both directions. I spent an hour just walking one section near Beijing, and it still felt unreal.

Ella U. ★★★★☆

Seeing how it snakes along the ridgeline in person is completely different from any photo I'd seen. The hike up was steeper than I expected, so wear decent shoes, but the views from the towers are worth every step.