Photography: Street Photography Hangzhou, China

Street Photography Hangzhou, China

By Unknown 12:00 China, Street Photography

Street Photography 2014

We wander without reason, no goal to attain, innocent intuition in a society of games. Our feet take us forward at a leisurely pace, over streets of old-town we arrive in this place. New and improved with large windowed and lights, men in suits and fashionable sights. The high cluttered skyline reflecting monetary gain, decorative, alluring, enticing one to attain. Modern, clean, the apex of civilized life. What price must one pay for this utopia, void of trouble and strife.

A local lady avoiding the harsh midday sun as she crosses the street in old town.

As a young girl attempts to take a photo without knowing, the camera is turned on her, we share a smile.

Construction works seen from above

Down by Qiantang waterfront artwork covers the length of the barrier wall. Many of the paintings remember
the tidal bore that entered the bay in 2010 injuring spectators. Other show the thoughts and views of artist.

Pier on Qiantang waterfront

A worker methodically removes weeds from the grassy area between dual carriageways.

One of the many new building works in Hangzhou towering into the sky.

A small weed breaking through the pavement.

In a world of rules and regulations simple acts of rebellion are to be praised. Achieving is not the goal, trying is everything. Against all odds, against the doubters, those who fear, listen to yourself, know, do, and live a life with freedom in your soul.

The view over derelict land to the new sky-rises, they call it progress.

She does not speak, offering only acknowledgement by glance. Covered in dirt and grime, a consequence of collecting garbage from streets, there is pride in her movements, in the way she holds herself, she is slow and meticulous. She asks for nothing yet we feel compelled to give her the few coins that we have. There is life in her eyes, embers of something more.