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Tilt-shift photos, China, Oct-Nov 2008.
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  • Woman, Yangshuo, China
We went out to shoot photos in the early morning, and a group of locals showed up with their props. They all wanted cash for posing, 5-10 yuan each. I paid a few of the women, but I was more interested in the landscape. This woman kept following me, so I finally reached into my wallet so that I could get some peace. All I had was a 20 yuan bill, so I apologized and pointed to the mountains. She walked away, and I continued shooting the scenery. A few minutes later, I felt a tap on my shoulder, and the woman was back...with nine singles - change for my 20! I laughed and handed over the bill. She carefully counted out the nine ones, then put on her best face for tourists - a sad, worn, distant look. I snapped a quick shot, then smiled and pointed at her. She quickly broke into a great grin.

    Woman, Yangshuo, China We went out to shoot photos in the early morning, and a group of locals showed up with their props. They all wanted cash for posing, 5-10 yuan each. I paid a few of the women, but I was more interested in the landscape. This woman kept following me, so I finally reached into my wallet so that I could get some peace. All I had was a 20 yuan bill, so I apologized and pointed to the mountains. She walked away, and I continued shooting the scenery. A few minutes later, I felt a tap on my shoulder, and the woman was back...with nine singles - change for my 20! I laughed and handed over the bill. She carefully counted out the nine ones, then put on her best face for tourists - a sad, worn, distant look. I snapped a quick shot, then smiled and pointed at her. She quickly broke into a great grin.

  • Fisherman, Yang Shuo, China
We hired a local fisherman to pose at sunset. He had his bamboo raft, his fishing birds, and a traditional costume. We also hired a boat to take us out onto the river to get good angles. I shot this one frame while the fisherman rode with us to a new location.

    Fisherman, Yang Shuo, China We hired a local fisherman to pose at sunset. He had his bamboo raft, his fishing birds, and a traditional costume. We also hired a boat to take us out onto the river to get good angles. I shot this one frame while the fisherman rode with us to a new location.

  • Rice Farmer, Yang Shuo, China

    Rice Farmer, Yang Shuo, China

  • Woman with Water Buffalo, Yang Shuo, China
This woman came with her prop to pose while we were shooting photos in the countryside in the early morning.

    Woman with Water Buffalo, Yang Shuo, China This woman came with her prop to pose while we were shooting photos in the countryside in the early morning.

  • Cleaning Fish, Yang Shuo, China

    Cleaning Fish, Yang Shuo, China

  • Yang Shuo, China

    Yang Shuo, China

  • Woman with Flowers, Yang Shuo, China
Another woman with her tourist props.

    Woman with Flowers, Yang Shuo, China Another woman with her tourist props.

  • Woman, Taking a Break from Spinning Cotton, Yang Shuo, China

    Woman, Taking a Break from Spinning Cotton, Yang Shuo, China

  • Woman, Yang Shuo, China
This  was the serious pose that I got for 11 Yuan.

    Woman, Yang Shuo, China This was the serious pose that I got for 11 Yuan.

  • Boy, Yang Shuo, China

    Boy, Yang Shuo, China

  • Woman, Yang Shuo, China
A close-up of the serious pose, before I got her to smile.

    Woman, Yang Shuo, China A close-up of the serious pose, before I got her to smile.

  • Zhuo Zhang, Watertown, China

    Zhuo Zhang, Watertown, China

  • Tourists, Outside Forbidden City, Beijing, China

    Tourists, Outside Forbidden City, Beijing, China

  • Soldier, Tian'An Men Square, Beijing, China

    Soldier, Tian'An Men Square, Beijing, China

  • Portrait of Mao, Tian'An Men Square, Beijing, China

    Portrait of Mao, Tian'An Men Square, Beijing, China

  • Tourists, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

    Tourists, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

  • Calligrapher in the Park, Beijing, China

    Calligrapher in the Park, Beijing, China

  • Vendor on the Lijiang River, near Yang Shuo, China

    Vendor on the Lijiang River, near Yang Shuo, China

  • Man on Boat, Lijiang River, Yang Shuo, China

    Man on Boat, Lijiang River, Yang Shuo, China

  • Boat Ride, Lijiang River, near Yang Shuo, China

    Boat Ride, Lijiang River, near Yang Shuo, China

  • Fisherman and Bird, Lijiang River, Yang Shuo, China

    Fisherman and Bird, Lijiang River, Yang Shuo, China

  • Tea Garden, Huangshan, China

    Tea Garden, Huangshan, China

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    Calligrapher in the Park, Beijing, China
    Vendor on the Lijiang River, near Yang Shuo, China
    Man on Boat, Lijiang River, Yang Shuo, China