rushing dawn

I went for a little walk this morning instead of shooting sunrise photos off my balcony. Stay tuned for a more complete photo essay later this week. (click to see larger image) for the data lovers: [lameda_exif id=930 info=”camera,focal_length,iso,aperture,shutter_speed”] spacer

9 balconies

Nine balconies, at the local police barracks. Captured: June 5, 2008. for the photographers: [lameda_exif id=927 info=”camera,focal_length,iso,aperture,shutter_speed”] spacer

an evil weekend

The constant rain, that had me wondering how to build an ark, has passed. The sky over Shenzhen is now a bright seasonal blue and full of fluffy clouds. There is that evil ball of flame some call the sun, it’s only purpose to burn me to a crisp, to contend with. Better that than…

toiling in the alley

A alley in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong. The photo’s title of Hong Kong Alley is not be confused with Hong Kong Ally. That is someone different and unrelated, and worthy of a post of her own. Captured: June 21, 2008. for the shutterbugs: [lameda_exif id=922 info=”camera,focal_length,iso,aperture,shutter_speed”] spacer

outdoor haircut

At the night market you can buy sheets and other assorted dongxi, cheap radios, barbecued meat on a stick, or get a haircut under the stars. Captured: June 24, 2008.

no school: typhoons and email

Typhoon Fengshen rolled through Shenzhen yesterday. School was canceled city-wide, officials anticipating damage from the killer storm. Dorm students were confined to their quarters, many not pleased. Six to a room and a raging typhoon do not happy campers make. Typhoon Fengshen, named by China and meaning God of Wind, left a swath of destruction…

hong kong dawn

I captured this while roaming around Yau Ma Tai (Hong Kong). Dawn is a great time for photography, you get a chance to see things rarely seen. And, it’s not blistering hot. Click the image to see a larger version. Dedicated to to Shawn at Brain Clutter. aside: I’ve been a bad blogger as of…

blue skies, at last

I’ve been waiting several weeks to take this shot. The rain has finally abated (fingers crossed). For two days there have been blue skies. The shot is not particularly dramatic, but I like the lines. This is part of the roof of the school building that holds my office and classroom. for the photo geeks:…