These are 4 photos that I found on Flickr that reminded me of my time in China. They were chosen for the cultural stories that they tell. The captions are from the photographer. He took the first step of going through his old photos (these are slides that he has scanned.) There are many reactions to his photos and lengthy comments and captions on Flickr.
The culmination of this process is to make a finished product that stores your photos in the best possible way and is convenient to show others. That is a photobook.
Enjoy the pictures.
(c) Craig Allen Two girls reading comic books at Sports Day. This was shot in Zhenjiang, China in the spring of 1986.
(c) Craig Allen Vegetable vendor Shot in Zhenjiang, China in 1986. This was in the early days of China's loosening up state control of commerce. This was taken at a small daily "free market", as it was called, near the entrance of the university.
(c) Craig Allen Pottery vendors in Shanghai. Shot in 1986
(c) Craig Allen Increase the character of an ancient city: Public information mural in Suzhou. This was shot in 1986.
The sign says, "Increase the character of an ancient city. Build a civilized city." And there are some specific admonishments in the upper right side. I can't read all of them, but one is not to spit in the street. Another is something like put your trash in the proper place.
Used with the permission from Flickr Account of Craig Allen
Also some different photos posted here and here.
