This project captures a series of photographs in landscape and architectural photography. I took these photos in several sites in my city, Guangzhou. This project is named, Ember, as the word defines a piece of wood that is not burning but is still red and hot after a fire has died. The preserved historical sites refer to "ember". With hundreds and decades of histories, these buildings look old, but they witness and represent the history of the city. These photographs aim to capture the preservations of historical sites in my city and to emphasize the collision of high buildings and the ancient architectures. With the rapid development of technology, we may ignore the old buildings or sites and their historical and cultural value. 

    The first three photo were shot at Shamian. It was conceded to France and the United Kingdom by the Qing government in the 19th century (1859 to 1943). This historic concession territory would remind me of these harsh histories. These are the gazette buildings built during the Republican period. The fourth photo was shot at the traditional academies, Shu Yuan, built in 1808 and known as private schools today. The last two photo were shot at Da Fo Si (Buddha Temple). It was built between 917 and 971 A.D. during the Southern Han Dynasty.