The Future Of China - Zong Houpu

Zong Houpo has been featured in my photostream before. His grandfather is a retired high school physics teacher and was a neighbor at my old apartment. Houpu is a bright kid and has taken to calling me Uncle.

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flavita.valsani says:

Fantastic shot Michael!
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teldow says:

The comp of this is really powerful, the starkness of that scratched background, his serious little face, the hint of a door to the left of the image...I think you should..if you haven't already...publish a book of your visions of China..your words, your images, what a striking book that would be.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

G!L says:

another great portrait ; another moment in life.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

alǝx says:

very powerful portrait ! this kid has a very strong attitude !
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Patiblue says:

Beautiful:))
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

massimo sbreni says:

Very good!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

rosping says:

You are my winner!
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Colorado Cool says:

I love this kid. That wall is priceless, what's the story there?

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Stavelin says:

Great shot. Beautiful colours. Such clarity. Great composition. Great work!

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keir32 says:

Nice shot!
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fexy01 says:

Priceless.
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phamalamb says:

What a sweet kid. That wall makes a great backdrop.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

zoom in tight says:

I love his slightly unsure pose. Great, great portrait.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Austie1 says:

He looks confident to me...perhaps sticking his chest out...
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

LiLiLiuzhou says:

I love this portrait.

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NattyGraceDU says:

The return of Houpu!

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Lou in China says:

Fantastic portrait. You take really great shots.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

mattrulez says:

yes, i know this boy ;-)
sweet

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Lee-Ann Licini says:

I really like this portrait. That little man seems so serious and pensive. He is handsome though!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ogodei00 says:

great capture...
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Life in AsiaNZ says:

Wonderful portrait - you can tell he is at ease with the photographer - Uncle Mike.

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oh.sharon says:

love your 1/3 composition. great shot Mike!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

oh.sharon says:

such a good looking chap! nice composition too....
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

imago2007 (off for the holidays) says:

That blackboard makes a unique and beautiful backdrop for this wonderful portrait. Great composition.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

maha. says:

great shot !
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

SMGallery (MooreandCruz.com) says:

What a great relationship you must have! Thats very special!! =)

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[ tha ] says:

the wall makes a perfect and excellent backdrop there..love the textures..
plus the expression of the boy..love this one..
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

imago2007 (off for the holidays) says:

In Explore, and it deserves to be.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

lucky e says:

mas fabuloso
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

tleaff says:

Fantastic portrait - I love his expression and you captured it wonderfully!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Heilah says:

great portrait, loved his expression & the composition, nice framing
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

christine [cbszeto] says:

wonderful portrait of the little boy. the texture on the wall is perfect!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

BesosNocturnos says:

lindo niño!
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