Metal Flowers for Her Hair

 

It was a while ago that I visited China…close to 5 years now. However there are still some memories I can remember fondly.

Chinese tourism is often centred around it’s past. From the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall, to the Mausoleum of Chairman Mao. People sometimes do not see the people themselves.

China is full of a beautifully rich culture which many mediums fail to highlight. This lady was around the marketplace in Xi’an one of the nights we were there. Selling little handicrafts whilst adorned with these incredible metal decorations, with a warm smile to complete it. A really nice lady who was more than happy for us to photograph her.

 

[Xi’an, China]

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Latitude: 34.342211

Longitude: 108.942457

Cliché at most

Been trying to withhold posting this one…but I think the time has come. It’s inevitable now. It must be posted.

I feel this photo adheres to one of the biggest clichés in photography. “Something focused in the foreground, with depth of field played on a sunset/sunrise in the background.” *Commence large sigh*

So I ran across this little sunset last year when we were in Oxfordshire visiting the University…didn’t end up there but never mind.

So I’m not going to deny that there is something remarkably artistic about photos like this. The contrast between the depth of field and the focus…but I really can’t help but feel that they are a bit cliché. Although I guess I can’t say too much considering how I am just as guilty for taking this kind of photo.

Anyway, hopefully it will still appeal to some of you. I still find it quite artistic. I just find myself wincing sometimes when I look at it.

 

[Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom]

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Latitude: 51.706698

Longitude: -1.228151