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A Fantastic Time-Lapse Film of China's Tallest Skyscraper

It only took photographer Joe Nafis 1,000 hours to make.
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Joe Nafis

Vimeo: The Shanghai Tower | 上海中心大厦

Joe Nafis, a Californian living in China, has a great view from various perches of China’s tallest building, the Shanghai Tower. But just as important he has patience, allowing the creation of this splendid time-lapse footage of the building going from gaping abscess to twisty, moon-poking immensity.