waiting for a ride Photo

Photographer’s Note

In most of the scenic spots in West China, you can catch the sight of a woman or a man, just like her in the picture, out there by the roadside, with some horses or a sheep, waiting for the tourists to take a ride or a picture with. Maybe they are from a very conservative culture which could have drastically different conception of their life in the past. However, modern industries like tourism are changing their life and history with an astonishing speed.

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PeterDF (292) 2006-06-05 10:18

This is a very nice shot, I think...very nice. I love the expression on her face and the clothes and headband she's wearing, just really very colorful. With your note, it's thought-provoking that she's waiting for tourists to come for a ride, but there's still a feeling of the past in her, and in her horses, too. I love the saddle and blanket on the one on the right. Very nicely photographed!

pomme (14) 2006-06-14 18:17

I'm touched by this photo because I like horses particularly the variety of harnessing that we don't find in France. She's got a nice face expression.