Photographer- Mr. Qiang Ji-zhou

He was born in Liupan Mountain area in 1955 and worked since 1975. He was once the art designer in film industry and now the journalist in Guyuan Daily, also the secretary of Ningxia Photographers' Association. He has been a photographer for more than 20 years. Many of his photos are published on famous journals.

1. Q: What is the most scenery in Liupan Mountain area?
 A: In my opinion, the clouds on the top of the mountain and plum blossoms are the most beautiful.
2. Q: Why you have take pictures of Liupan Mountain for more than ten years?
 A: The first reason is that I like taking pictures. The second is that as a local person, I have the duty to propaganda Liupan Mountain to the whole nation, to the world.
3. Q: What is the most unforgettable thing when you are taking pictures of Liupan Mountain?
 A: It was in Jul, some of my friends and I decided to take pictures of clouds on the top of mountain on the next morning. Although, it was summer, the temperature was very low in the morning. Fortunately, we borrowed cotton quilts from meteorological observatory's dormitory covering our body. In order to show our gratitude, we took this picture.
4. Q: What is the most impressive thing in taking photos?
 A: It was in a winter, Mr. Bai and I went to take photos of plum blossoms on the top of Liupan Mountain. Mr Bai suddenly fell down on ice; however, in order to take photos, he continued his work while lying on the ice.
5. Q: What's your suggestion about developing Liupan Mountain tourism?
 A: Well, there are two problems. The first one is that some forests on the mountains were cut. The second is that the local government should build roads, hotels and restaurants there.
6. Q: What effect will the tourism bring to Liupan Mountain area?
 A: The development of tourism will increase local economy and improve the people’s quality.

Mr. Qiang's works were print on postcard. One of his works.
 

 
Red Liupan team, Zhangyi Middle School, Ningxia, China.2007