Rain or shine this couple is always at the wet market making and selling cakes. We’ve asked about the flat breads and have been told they are cakes. The taste is nothing more than a chewy bread with chives. Not bad! The vendors are great and seem to always be in a great cheerful mood.
Here are a few snap shots taken with the iPhone 4s in the car-free island of Gulangyu. Gulangyu Island is located about 10 minutes by boat from Xiamen. People watching or observing is a great way to get to know the different cultures of each area.
Fish anyone? This couple attracted quite a crowd with their fish product and sales. 
Thanks to my husband for being such a good sport while I tried out different aperture settings. I’m trying to free my mind out the safe zones of priority & auto mode and into aperture mode to capture the infinite possibilities.
In this photo Mike was taking a picture of the photographer that was taking his picture. I was taking a picture of Mike taking a picture of the photographer. I thought it was quite funny.
Mike and I recently spent an amazing weekend in Shanghai. During a luncheon outing in the Laowai Street area (foreigners alley) we unintentionally caught the attention of various photographers. I’m not sure why; but, I think it had to do with Mike’s jacket. He looked like a tall version of Paddington Bear. Adorable of course! As we were leaving, I saw this group snapping away. I quickly grabbed my phone and snapped back. Ha, caught you!
As we were passing by the photographers I smiled and waved at the folks. A friendly gesture to share the fun and the beautiful rainy day. Enjoy!
I love this snapshot. I had this photo included in a collage for a new blog post. After reviewing the collage I felt this church photo was a stand alone. There’s a certain calmness to the image. Perhaps the correct word is tranquility. Or, perhaps I’m just a romantic at heart!
Maria
Still Times - Capturing Glimpses of Times With Words & Photographs 