Pause to chat | Changsha, China
Olympus OM-10 | Kodak Gold 100
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January 2, 2006
Family | China
Olympus OM-10 | Kodak Gold 100
Crystal with fans | Yueyang, China
Olympus OM-10 | Tmax 400
In Yueyang 1999, many local folk had yet to encounter their very first real-life black person, and most wanted photographic proof. Unnerving at the time, hilarious now.
Temple | Yueyang, China
Olympus OM-10 | Fuji Superia 400
Dancers | Changsha, China
Olympus OM-10 | Fuji Superia 400
I'd been having slow camera issues because my battery was low. This wasn't intentional but I prefer to think of it as an artistic choice. Taken during a dance class at Hunan Normal University in Changsha.
Mannequin | Xi'an
Olympus OM-10 | TMAX 400
I have no idea what was going on here, I just thought it was funny. Wish I'd had time to set up a better photo, but we drove past them so quickly.
Mode of transport | Shanghai
Olympus OM-10 | Kodak Gold 100
Alley | Shanghai
Olympus OM-10 | Kodak Gold 100
Koi at Yu Yuan | Shanghai
Olympus OM-10 | Kodak Gold 100
The koi were attuned to the clapping of the crowd; clapping meant food. Chinese tourists on opposite sides of the pond would start clapping wars to attract them. It was a little bizarre and probably confusing for the fish, but made for a good photo.
Yu Yuan Garden | Shanghai
Olympus OM-10 | Kodak Gold 100
In the heart of Shanghai is a beautiful garden complex featuring ponds, pagodas and classical Chinese pavillions. Of course like any part of non-rural China there are always loads of visitors, including locals. But with some patient wandering, it's possible to find yourself alone for fleeting moments of tranquility.
Ron | Train station, China
Olympus OM-10 | Tmax 400 | Forte Polywarmtone Plus FB
Ron was an old perv who'd managed to wrangle his way onto a student trip several years in a row. Our outspoken group was the one to finally get him expelled. Not sure if this kid was fascinated by his overall appearance or just by the headphones.
Teahouse | X'ian, China
Olympus OM-10 | TMAX 400 | Forte Polywarmtone Plus FB
In the teahouses men sing rambling stories in high-pitched voices accompanied by house musicians for the amusement of other patrons. It appears to be open mike.
Terracotta artistry | X'ian, China
Olympus OM-10 | Kodak Gold 400
The terracotta warriors of X'ian are heavily protected so of course, no photographs are allowed at the excavation site. However, visitors are heartily encouraged to buy replicas!
As cheesy as it sounds, a great deal of work is put into handmaking the soldiers (and in this case, possibly soldiers' mistresses?) and even in the glorified giftshop section I found myself admiring the work of the craftspeople.
Changsha | China
Olympus OM-10 | Fuji Superia 400
Market | Changsha, China
Olympus OM-10 | Fuji Superia 100
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