Day: 250
I just wrote “Day: 250” and was astonished that this little project of mine has lasted so long. This blog is to me what I’d imagine a nagging wife to feel like after 50 years of marriage; it’s sometimes a pain in the ass, but it’s still comforting to know it’s there. There are days that I just can’t be asked too even get the willpower together to take a picture, but the leash I have enforced on myself makes me trudge the streets looking for at least one image to publish. Yet, there are other days when I have so many pictures I love and want to show off, that I am thankful that all my (non-commenting) readers are out there to view my small look at the world.
I am now sure this site has helped me grow more as a photographer than it has ever decremented my travels. Check back on some of my older posts and you’ll see the vast difference in my image quality from then and now. As my brother Aaron and I agree, do anything with 100% of your willpower for two years and you will become a professional.
Tomorrow I am flying from Xian (which I just couldn’t seem to leave) to Xining where I’ll hang out for a few days then set off with a new set of friends who I met online to tool around the Kham region for 13 days by 4×4. Kham is on the Tibetan Plateau, but I am not actually going to make it up to Tibet’s capital; there were some issues with protesting Americans and the Chinese government really cracked down on Tibet Travel Permits, leaving me slightly stranded for a plan. I found a few others who were in a similar situation and were trying to get a tour together, so I joined up with them. Needless to say, Tibet opened back up now, but I already made other plans. I plan to be somewhere around 15,000 feet drinking a bottle of vodka on my 28th birthday on the 28th (Memorial Day!) of this month.
After Kham, I am going to power back across China and up to Mongolia for some horseback riding and camping; just barely managing to squeeze in everything before flying home on June 20th. I guess 7 weeks is barely going to scratch the surface of the country of China.
“I’ve always been a gambler; I’ve always taken risks. Anyone who says you will always win if you take a risk is a liar, because it’s not a risk then.” – Robert Evans.
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What an angel of a girl. You should get more shots of the children. It is amazing what their faces reflect. thanks for the lovely pictures through your post. Sorry about your Spider Man movie =)
We are all impressed with your work and dedication. Ten points for your team. Your photography is, as always, incredible!
Yea, the little girl looks like she is about to flee and escape the big red headed guy. She has the OH SHIT look. Aaron’s pic the best. The recognition of some is better then none.