Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Faces of Sichuan 2


Through the school gate, my hubby snapped this picture of these  eager, happy  boys. It looked like school was over. Kids were also seen sweeping  the compound, unsupervised, and doing a good job. We showed the lads the picture taken and they asked  for more! Alas, our group was moving on and we had to catch up.

Anyone for a ride on the yak? This beauty attracted the attention among a few of us who paid 10 yuan to hop on the animal. Cameras clicked. This hunk of meat with  the 2 curvy, piecing horns looked docile enough!
A little nippy in the air but  anything goes for their big day. They posed by the river where  there's a huge waterwheel . We were in ShangLi Ancient Town when  I caught sight of  the bride alighting from the car. 
They wanted to be photgraphed and how they just lined themselves up!  Whaddayya say about discipline??

Giving me his cheeky smile as he saw me turning the camera lens on him.  At Hailuogou Glacier Park, we wandered around , looking out but nary a chance to see THAT glacier.  Wholly blanketed by the fog. Well, another time...

A young  lady looking after a booth  selling  food snacks at the observation platform in Hailuogou Glacier Park.

A visitor to Hailuguo Glacier Park too.  

In the town area of  Hailuogou, this girl was curious and not camera shy. Such a lovely smile for strangers!

These kids were seen playing among kids ! ( the four footed kind)
Her gloves were blackish brown as she chipped away the kernel to reveal  the walnut inside.

It was proving to be futile to snap the waiters and waitresses in this hotel as they moved about to serve the guests. Until this lady posed for us upon special request after dinner was over. I specially wanted  a momento of the uniform as the hotel is named  Long March  International Hotel.

18 comments:

  1. Oh the trip is just so, so interesting Keats and you have captured the picture of expressions so well. This is the kind of travel I would love to do and you have sparked the desire for me to travel. Thank you for sharing Keats, my friend.

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  2. Great pictures! Are you working/living or just touring in this part of the world?

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  3. amazing photos, the yak is my favorite! But I also love the wonderful expressions on these folks!

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  4. Me! Me! I would want to sit on the yak! It's so furry and lovely. Did you?

    The people seem like a happy bunch. How nice.

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  5. Oh that yak looks pretty over weight like that with those lovely horns. Wow nice to see lovely, cute, cheeky and pretty faces in your post. Marching waitress serving food looking good in Long March International Hotel. tQ.

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  6. I bet those people would be so happy to know you featured them on your great blog! Beautiful!

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  7. Wonderful snaps as always. I was quite taken by the yak. What a distinguished creature!

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  8. Great photos! The second one is fantastic!

    Have a nice day :-)

    Thanks for your recent comment on my blog :-)

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  9. Those are really great captures, Keats!! I've never seen a yak before!!

    Have a nice day!

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  10. Human faces are so interesting. Nice capture of their expressions.

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  11. Didn't know a yak could looks so soft, white and pretty!?

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  12. Hi
    The pics are simply awesome - a gamut of emotions portrayed on the different faces ! Conveying smiles,happiness,surprise,wonder,excitement,curiosity,serious,shy,dreaming..........
    The yak is simply magnificent !

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  13. You have wonderful people photos, very candid shots, and very vivid.

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  14. Hi Keats, I miss you. It's just amazing how you can feel all these emotions pouring out through these photos. Thanks for sharing the warmth. Have a wonderful week.

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  15. Hi fellow blogger ... interesting blog! Our recent experience should come in handy.

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