Posing for photographs is big time all over China. No one wants to look casual or natural. As local tourism takes off, Chinese like to record portraits of themselves in the most beautiful settings. People arrange themselves in intriguing ways- perfect backdrops, graceful gestures, romantic clothes. Young women flock to the ancient town of Lijiang, Yunnan on the weekend: beauticians and costume hire shops can be found along the narrow lanes, part of the weekend fun for the girls. The ‘dress ups’ often evoke another era.
Playing Eye Spy was a pleasant pass time in such a beautiful town, which is the theme of this week’s Daily Post photography challenge, and appropriate for Ailsa’s travel theme, ‘Self‘ too.
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that last picture with everyone on their tablet and iphone is soooooo awesome!
the girls are beautiful but that one is incredibly true… 😉
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Yes, It was so odd- no one talking, everyone devoted to their devices.
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typical of our connected society…
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Hahaha, I love the photo of all the people taking photos! I have noticed, especially in our travels to places like botanic gardens, how many young Asian women are seriously posing for photos. It has an intensity to it that others taking selfies don’t seem to have. Very interesting observations and photos Francesca. Thank you.
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I always like to show another side of China when I possibly can, through these weekend shots.
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Yes – Chinese tourists take posing to a whole new level I have to say. I think that last photo pretty much captured it!
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I used to think that Chinese posing was odd, but have come to enjoy it and wish I could look so cool in a location shot.
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You should link this up with Ailsa’s theme, though it’s perfect here too. I’ve noticed in my travels how seriously Chinese tourists take their inclusion in location shots, actually I’ve noticed it here too. Great pics again
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Thanks I have now linked it.They do take their photos seriously.
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Love the photograph of all the people taking photographs… I wonder if anyone took a photo of you too 🙂
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That explains a lot of what I see around the city… I never knew!
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