Did we miss half the show?

CCTV’s camera angles may have been a bit odd last night, featuring only a partial view of Zhang Yimou’s vision unfolding at the Olympic Stadium. Chinese netizens have been blasting the incomplete coverage and posting photos that reveal many more elements of the spectacle.

If you were watching the CCTV broadcast of the Opening Ceremony, you’ll definitely want to check them out. For example, what was up with the scroll just sitting there the whole time?













Sure, it was supposed to represent an "open book," but at times it seemed more like a washed-out rug. (Photo capture from China Daily)














Not particularly inspiring. However, here's what happens when we take a look from another angle:



Wow, there was actually a lot of meaningful content -- it wasn’t just a big flat piece of paper with occasional weird coloration. These photos are from different segments of the show, but you get the idea.

Visit this site for other photos. There are at least four pages worth. Here are a few more teasers:




A lot of detail was invisible on the CCTV-broadcasts, and seeing the Ceremony from other views leaves much more of an impression. (A friend was also reporting that CNN did a pretty good job with its broadcast; look for it online soon).

-- Kevin