It’s a family affair
Along a quiet part of Huoshan Lu (霍山路), an old, wrinkled woman was parked by the curb in a rattan chair, quietly fanning herself. Surrounding her were two…
Stating the obvious: it’s hot.
This was taken a few weeks ago, on what was then the hottest day of the year. But by now, everyone would have been used to 38-40 degrees…
Skaterboys
I was “chasing” 4 o’clock shadows at the intersection of 金陵东路 (Jinling Dong Lu) and 西藏南路 (Xizhang Nan Lu) when I heard a loud whoops and whooshes of…
A day of rest
He was sitting alone, surrounded by concrete sand and mud, reading a newspaper on top of a tiny table. Behind him was his home, a large blue storage…
And then the sun came out to play
This past weekend, the sun came out in its full glory, accompanied by clear blue skies and thin wisps of clouds. For weeks, Shanghai endured a perpetual haze,…
Some published work of late and varia
Hello there! I want to share some exciting news with you about some new published work and updates for the blog. – Foreign Policy Magazine recently published my…
The steel nest
I’ve always wondered how much steel is required to hold up an entire building. Tons, I imagine, snaking through concrete and plaster. I watched a group of construction workers…
Scooter 1-2-3
Faster and sturdier than an electric bicycle, casual and a small enough an engine that a license is merely a formality. Anyone can learn to drive a scooter…
Because the Street Belonged to Her
She was jaywalking in the huge intersection under the light patter of a persistent drizzle. The traffic warden yelled out to her to return to the curb as…
Take to the Street (Part 2)
The second of a two-part series of a self-imposed regiment of hip, chest and over-the-shoulder shooting with a 35mm f1.4. Primes are perfect in its speed, restraint and…