For Greek photographer George Doupas, Beijing is home now. During the past decade, he has been photographing the city, capturing its beautysharing these pictures online and in exhibitions.
"This( true) represents Beijing—the old and the new, nicely mixing together, "Doupas said while showing his photograph of the Zhihua Temple, a delicate Ming Dynasty building. It ( locate) in front of a modern office building, Galaxy SOHO, which features weaving bridges and interlocking passageways.
With rich historical heritage, Beijing( be) an important center of traditional Chinese culture since the Ming Dynasty. Doupas often gets( lose) in the city's splendid ancient architecture. Meanwhile, he is also amazed by the modern city combining high-end businesses and( variety) industries. "It is fascinating to see a rapidly-developing city that invests so much effort in preserving its past, which is I decided to pursue my career here, "he said.
Doupas is determined to continue with his career in China, hoping to serve asbridge between China and the West. The displays that show his (photo) about Beijing have attracted a large audience in Greece and the Czech Republic.
"I call Beijing my home now, "he said, "I'll keep sharing pictures of China the rest of the world."