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.
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.
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.