Graeme Hodges / 郭磊's photostream  

This lovely old gent attracted my gaze and a couple of clicks later I had him.
It was only later I discovered that he was dressed in the traditional clothing of a Dong Ba shaman...
Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China.
May 2007
Leica R6.2 Apo-Elmarit 2.8/180

Afternoon rays illuminate the original kitchen, Tina's Guesthouse (Grandma still lives here)
Tiger Leaping Gorge area, Yunnan Province May 07
Leica R6.2 PC Super Angulon 28/2.8
(My favourite pic from this trip...hand-held at 1/30 in VERY dim light!)

Reminding us of our own fleeting insignificance
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yu Long Xue Shan)
Tiger Leaping Gorge area, Yunnan Province May 07
Leica R6.2 Summilux 50/1.4

This waterfall cascaded down the mountain and across our path; the walk between Teahouse GH and Halfway House.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yu Long Xue Shan)
Tiger Leaping Gorge area, Yunnan Province May 07
Leica R6.2 PC Super Angulon 28/2.8

Clouds streaked upon the sky as a lone bird coasted over its domain.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yu Long Xue Shan)
Tiger Leaping Gorge area, Yunnan Province May 07
Leica R6.2 Apo Elmarit 180/2.8