Construction, Shenzhen, China, August 5, 2007.
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crystal and the setting sun
The Crystal Bridge, Guilin, China. I don’t know the history of this lovely bridge. Guilin is rich in past glories, a bit of research is needed to track down the story behind this gem. I don’t like the hotel in the background and considered removing it. But, that is China, the past contrasting with the…
ESL Summer Camp in China: Tears and goodbyes
Summer camp ended in a tide of tears and goodbyes. Taking photos I found myself getting a little choked up. Darn cute kids and their tears.
Chinese Weddings: Do you remember?
Do you remember one year ago? The sweaty train ride, me worried about another bout of near-heat stroke? Arriving late in Changsha? Racing through the streets of a city we didn’t know to a registry office we weren’t sure was open? Do you remember completing the forms and making our promise before the three uniformed…
after dark
One of the good things about being at school after dark is a chance to shoot some interesting night scenes. This is far from perfect. It’s slightly out of focus, and the light bleeds around the tree in the upper right. That said, I kind of like it. It could be far worse. The Great…
regular
A backstreet magazine merchant shares a moment with a regular customer. Captured: Under the world’s longest escalator, Central District, Hong Kong SAR, July 21, 2007.
train in vain
self portrait, Admiralty MTR station, Hong Kong SAR, July 21, 2007.
quiz
This man is: a) preaching about the miracles of a vegetarian diet and the wonders of having the FSM as your deity. b) seeing no evil. c) loudly lamenting Bongo’s summer disappearance. d) rockin’ out during a talent show (although he has no talent), and introducing Chinese youth to punk music.
China Photo: Across the fields
Across the fields of rice and assorted vegetables, near Guiyang, Hunan Province, China. Captured July 30, 2006.
Shenzhen Photo: Under the prayer tree
A prayer tree at the Tian Hou Temple in Chiwan, Shenzhen, China. The tree was planted by explorer Admiral Zhang He.