The Light That Plays (Tai O Series #4)

(The upbeat light plays, like a naked child, among the motley of innocent colours, not knowing that the bustling world beyond the mountains is full of lies)

This photo was taken when our boat sailed past this villager standing on the prow and talking to the lady leaning on the wooden railing of the titled house. I held up my camera and took several shots of him. He was very co-operative and I simply smiled back. Later on, I walked through the labyrinthic alleys between the tiled houses. Interestingly, people could walk from one house to another. Doors of all houses are open and the lively community spirit was uncommon to those living in the city. Instead of using the camera, we drew some pictures of the scene in one of the houses. (Photo taken with Minolta Dynax 7)

Comments

Cristian said…

I really like this picture, has a nice old look about it as it was taken 50 years ago.

11 January 2009 at 12:36

Anonymous said…

Thank you, Cristi. The scene arose in a sudden. There was just enough time for me to roll over to the side, point and shoot. The darker area were underexposed. The pushing during the printing must have led to the old look.

12 January 2009 at 13:17

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