Xieyang Island and Weizhou Island face each other far away and have been known as the Penglai Fairy Island on earth since ancient times. The original ecological environment of the two islands has been well protected, so you can see cacti, Fujian tea and many other plants suitable for the islands everywhere. Nowadays, most of the islanders of Xieyang Island have moved out. The "Beihai Veteran Photographers Association Collection Group" went to the island this time to present the most beautiful island.
Aunt Zhong on Xieyang Island told us over the phone that the transportation on the island is currently inconvenient, so it is best to bring your own fruits and vegetables to the island for processing. So a few of us photographer girls rushed to Weizhou Island Nanwan Market in advance, purchased pork, roast duck, white-cut chicken, and a lot of vegetables, and took a yacht to fly to Xieyang Island.
Xieyang Island has beautiful scenery and beautiful blue water. On Xieyang Island Street, we met Aunt Zhong who was cooking for us. Her original house had been repaired, and the couple divided their labors into cooking and cooking. Aunt Zhong said: "The transportation here is inconvenient, and young people have gone out to work. We have become accustomed to life on the island. When guests come, we just treat them to a meal." After dinner, we met veteran Zhang Ziliang and his wife next door. Zhang Ziliang is a veteran who served as a soldier on Xieyang Island in 1978 and made meritorious service. He once returned to Hunan to live with his wife, a fisherman on the island, for two years. Later, thinking about his relatives on the island, he returned to Xieyang Island to live in peace. He showed us a group photo of a gathering with his comrades, with a proud and proud smile on his face. He said: We have taken root in coastal defense, never forget our original aspirations, protect our homeland, and contribute to the country. We have been here for decades and it is worth it. We all gave him a thumbs up and said: Salute to you!
Subsequently, the photographers divided into several groups to shoot at Powan, Zaomen and northern scenic spots. In the afternoon, we returned to Weizhou Island, where the fiery red sunset was waiting for the photographer.
The sunset illuminated the sky red, speedboats cruised on the sea, and tourists shuttled on the beach. Everyone's face was glowing red, and the sea water alternated between red and yellow, like a rich oil painting hanging in the air. The photographers shouted and ran forward, and the small unmanned aircraft took off into the sky, and all the masterpieces came into the shot. Everyone said: Father Sun supports us. If we don’t create good works, we will be sorry to God!
This event also has a theme, which is for veteran photographers to bring novices to the island for training and creation. Veteran photographers Chen Xiaozhao, Qin Jian, Lan Chenghe, etc. are all award-winning masters in the photography industry. A large group of novices came to them for advice. They all provided patient guidance, so this interview was very fruitful.
In old scenic spots such as Shiluokou, Dishui Danping, Crocodile Mountain and the Catholic Church, Meng Hongli, an old photographer who has been to the island many times, introduces to everyone the changes in these scenic spots: the environment is clean and the roads are smooth. The house has become beautiful, and the people’s spiritual outlook has become clear. The only bad thing is that prices have skyrocketed. Everyone said that it is understandable. It is a tourist attraction and an island, so it is normal for things to be expensive.
During the three days on the island, the photography group held three photography sharing classes and one work analysis. The lecturer uses the screen to play the members' works, pointing out what is good about each work, what problems exist, how to repair it, and how to cut it? Through exchanges, everyone has benefited a lot. In the past few days, the photographers had gone out early and returned late, and they had taken some good photos, so they were in a good mood. They asked for extra dishes for dinner and had a drink to celebrate. After three rounds of drinking, veteran photographer Huang Jiazhi couldn't help singing "My Motherland and Me", and the female members immediately danced with him. Several new and old members automatically formed a group and sang Shajiabang's "Struggle of Wisdom". Although there was no musical accompaniment and some people sang out of tune, it did not affect the joyful atmosphere. Everyone said: Weizhou Island is a treasure island in the North Sea, which brings us glory and strength. We all fall in love with it deeply.
(Wu Zhiguang\text)