The resting of Chinese dragon

Say goodbye to the year of dragon.

Shanghai, 2012. Retina IIc, Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 2.8/50. D76 soaked Era 100 expired Apr. 2007.

The outsider

Shanghai, 2012. Retina IIa, Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 2/50. Home C41 developed Super 200 expired in Dec. 2007.

Saw other people shooting Ginkgo fallen leaves spread all over the ground with a red ribbon they put in the middle. That’s not my style, I shoot what I see.

Rusty pedicab

Shanghai, 2012. Retina IIa, Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 2/50

The Pen

Dongjiadu, Shanghai, 2012. Retina IIIc, Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar, Retina-Xenon 2/50.

There’s no other word but a single Chinese character 筆 (bi) meaning for ‘pen’. This is a traditional Chinese writing still been officially used in Hong Kong and Taiwan, while mainland China has simplified it to 笔 (bi) instead. There’s no other description, but I believe the shop owner was telling people the pen is now available selling in the shop. A bit unusual, though. I was wondering why I was attracted by the writing and have finally figured out because it looks like 舞 (wu), another Chinese character for ‘dancing’. You can copy 舞 and paste it on google image search page, you’ll know what I mean.

Chinese alcohol

Dongjiadu, Shanghai, 2012. Retina IIIc, Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar, Retina-Xenon 2/50.

If you had chance drinking  with Chinese, you probably noticed they call wine for all kind of drinks or beverages. If you are interested to know why, check out wiki for Chinese alcoholic beverages

Met a napping tabby

Dongjiadu, Shanghai, 2012. Retina-IIIc with Schneider Kreuznach Xenon 2/50 lens.

Wonder how many people feel the same like me the napping tabby looks so much like the Japanese girl print on the back wall. If you are concerned why is that heavy chain there. I believe it’s used to lock the E-bike, not the tabby.

X crossing?

The roller skating boy was taking the short cut crossing the street as if this is a diagonal pedestrian crossing zone.

Shanghai, 2012. Retina IIc, Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 2.8/50.

Summertime naps

Shanghai, 2012. Retina IIc, Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 2.8/50

Side cart

Shanghai, 2012. Retina IIc, Schneider Xenon 2.8/50.

Chinese made (discontinued) CJ750 side cart