Street Portraits

teokf · Nov 14, 2017

88. Kashgar Sunday Livestock market - Sons are started young in learning the father's trade

89. Kashgar Sunday Livestock market - This young man has full confidence in handling the livestock

teokf · Nov 17, 2017

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teokf · Nov 21, 2017

92. These photos (92 to 96) were not shot in Xinjiang, but Dunhuang, Gansu

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teokf · Nov 26, 2017

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teokf · Nov 28, 2017

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teokf · Dec 1, 2017

Most of the elders do not like their photos being taken. I was told it was because of a religious belief. I also feel there is another added reason which is, I am a Han Chinese. The moment they see me hold up a camera, they would lift up their hand to indicate: No! But then, the moment I speak to them in English, that is to let them know I am a foreigner, they lighten up. These three photos shot within a time frame of less than two minutes was a common experience I had with the Uighur men. I love those moments of interaction - precious.

97. The moment he saw my camera, his hand movement caused my AF to go off tangent.

98. When he heard me speak to him in another language, he lighten up.

99. After I showed him the above photo, he cracked up.

teokf · Dec 4, 2017

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101. This little girl is a natural. Took a shot of her alone before her friends joined in.

teokf · Dec 7, 2017

102. Naan the basic staple food. It is a food for home and travelers. It could easily last for three days.

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104. All ready for delivery before the day begins

teokf · Dec 9, 2017

105. Toy maker

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teokf · Dec 15, 2017

107. I had to get my wife involved in this shot. I framed the shot and my wife got her to look towards us.

teokf · Dec 18, 2017

108. In Kashgar, there were bronze, wood and metal craft men but this was the only potter that we came across. And a very stylish artist I might add. The complimentary coordinating colours of his dressing and studio was a sight to behold.

teokf · Dec 20, 2017

109. These few photos were shot in Turpan. We decided not to visit the Flaming Mountains as the weather was just too hot. In the morning it was already 40C and the hotel staff told us we were having good weather. Because of the heat, we decided to visit their market and we were pleased with what we witnessed ... Fowls selling and trading. It looks like pigeon rearing is a big thing in that region.