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Category: Beijing
Lens Artists: My Photography Journey
I took up photography almost by accident. Prior to, I’d only taken photos on birthdays and holidays and even then, only when I remembered to carry my point & shoot camera. I used to think it more important to live the moment than try and capture it.
A Fan of … eBooks
I am a fan of … eBooks. I was once a fan of paper books. Back when nothing thrilled me … More
Lens Artists Challenge: Finding Something Red
Lens Artist Photo Challenge #88 is: FIND SOMETHING RED This is easy. Afterall, it is Chinese New Year today! January … More
Coffee, Tea or Hot Water?
In my workplace cafeteria I remember a large hand printed sign posted above the racks of clean water glasses: “Do … More
If We Were Having Coffee … with Music
If we were having coffee it would be decaf because it’s late. We’d talk about everything and eventually get around … More
Brand names are alive and well in Beijing
The power of brand names is well appreciated in China. Imitation is the highest form of flattery and we find … More
Peking Duck, Beijing Style
Jim arranged for a Beijing Duck dinner with the IBM team. A local manager ordered all the dishes, and there … More
Oh my God! The Traffic
Whether in Beijing, Shanghai or Hongzhou the traffic is an nightmare. I sit in the back seat and cringe. The … More
Sunday in the Park and the The Temple of Heaven
We went to see the Temple of Heaven today. It is an enormous park created for the Chinese emperors to … More
The Sandy Chronicles 