draught beast, Bai-Sha... Photo

Photographer’s Note

Only an hour from Litang, but fully years from the frenetic clutch of that heavily touristed city... Bai-Sha, an agricultural enclave of the Naxi 'minority', who are easily recognized by their emblematic cobalt blue trappings...

ISO at 160ASA; focal at 70.00mm.

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danos (33240) 2009-05-23 1:45

Hello Caleb,
really an authentic daily scene from this Chinese village far away from crowds of people of the large cities,especially of China,with the old man to lead his coach and team.I like the simplicity of the scene,as the earthy road.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

bukitgolfb301 (4957) 2009-05-23 1:58

Hello my dear Caleb

Simple as for you but attractive as usual.
Sharpness for the objects(a man and a caw) is excellent.
A man' s expression reflects the hardness of his daily life, I suppose.
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Takero

ElAprendiz (7370) 2009-05-23 5:16

Hello Caleb:

A beautiful composition in a timely manner. I love the sharpness of the elements that are seen in the foreground, in a perfect fit and proper handling of light.

A special greeting from Colombia, John

stevesaba (3970) 2009-05-23 13:45

Hi Caleb!
I really like this one! And the notes are very appropriate...gives you the feeling of the two different worlds! Whenever I have travelled in Southeast Asia, or now India, I am fascinated by the draught beasts, or I guess oxen I would call them, in all their different varieties, yet most usually frustrated in my attempts to photograph them. In Deli, for example, I saw many, but the clutter made it very hard to get a good photo. I will keep trying, This one has all that I was trying for....simplicity, clarity, and a wonderfully clear photo of this almost timeless mode of transport. I am tempted to put together a theme. I hope you don't mind? Great work! Regards,
Steve

bebbetto (3111) 2009-05-24 2:29

Hi Caleb.
Great shot of chinese, actual daily life.
Usually, standard and trivial views of China are shown.
Instead, you propose the real life.
Congratulations

pauloog (6883) 2009-05-27 1:49

Hello Caleb,
A fine scene from daily life brought in natural and clear colours.
Regards,
Paul