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China - for Gary

Postby Bindii on Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:49 pm

As promised here are a few shots taken while in China last year. I spent four fascinating months living in a 'small' (by Chinese standards) while we did business there, it was certainly an experience and I have to admit that while at first I was shocked and somewhat appalled I am now totally in love with the madness that is China. :)

Taken in a park in the larger city of Nanjing. It's not uncommon to see people wearing face masks when outside, and considering the amount of pollution in the air it's probably not such a stupid idea either.

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Women washing their laundry in the river, I was fortunate enough to have a bathroom where I washed my laundry - on a washboard as there was no washing machines available for my use.

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China is an eclectic mix of old and new and I think that this image portrays it how it is.

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Bless this gents heart, he rounded the corner with his wheelbarrow on his way to gather up the rice he had laid out to dry in the morning before the dew hit and when he spotted the mad western woman racing backwards with his camera running backwards in an attempt to frame and get a shot of him he didn't so much as blink an eye.. either he is amazing patient or I have finally perfected the art of being invisible! :P

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Re: China - for Gary

Postby gstark on Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:37 am

What wonderful images.

Especially the second, which beautifully conveys a sense of village life, and as you say, the contrasts that are implicit in the third are wonderful.

The first and fourth are just great images.

More, please.
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Re: China - for Gary

Postby Wink on Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:00 pm

I love the last one.
I think it's good you weren't ready right away for the shot because he's just come into that natural light coming through just at the right time.
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Re: China - for Gary

Postby colin_12 on Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:13 am

I like the construction techniques used in the barrow shot Sue.
Pretty cool shot for being caught out and having to backpeddle to get it.
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Re: China - for Gary

Postby PiroStitch on Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:27 am

Top stuff! It's worthwhile staying in China for a few months to explore and soak up the environment (as with any other place).

Love the set - it's great to see the mix of old and new.
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Re: China - for Gary

Postby surenj on Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:58 pm

#1 and #4 have perfect light! Nicely captured. :cheers:
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Re: China - for Gary

Postby ozimax on Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:33 pm

Great photos Bindii and some great captions too. Keep 'em coming.
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Re: China - for Gary

Postby Bob G on Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:53 am

Nicely done Sue.

Tells the story very well.
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