I had plans for more stories from Xinjiang; however, the more I try to put pen to paper the more I realise I don’t want to add words to what I’ve already said. What I do have are some photos. Photos that show the mundanity of life in Kashgar’s Old Town. Somehow I believe they belong in B&W. Perhaps because the normality they seem to show is so unlike today’s Xinjiang to be a thing of the past, of a time where everything was monochrome.
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Great set of photos!
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Thanks Anna!
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I love the one of the little boys playing in the big shadow. And the vines – wow – they almost seem to be symbiotic with the walls!
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They were! It was a great place… minus its drawbacks.
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Wonderful photos. I love the way you’ve framed them. And the B&W works well.
Alison
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Thanks Alison!
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Wonderful collection of photos. The fact that they are in black and white certainly lends an extra special touch and addition of character.
Peta
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Thanks Peta!
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Sometimes pictures speak better for themselves than trying to use words to describe impressions or experiences. I love that you decided to share them in black and white.
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Thanks Jolandi 🙂 I thought that B&W fitted them better and I think it does a pretty good job, doesn’t it?
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It definitely does, Fabrizio.
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Black and white, in this Instagram era, is underrated. It gives a whole different mood that cuts to the essentials. Nicely done.
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Thanks Dave, coming from you this counts double!
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Love the more monochrome on these. They add an extra dimension of mystery to the place. And I totally get the feeling of letting images do the speaking and keeping words to a minimum. Well done, sir.
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Thank you Julie! 🙂
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