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The Cleanup - Liuzhou Flood 2009

The Cleanup - Liuzhou Flood 2009 by Expatriate Games.
A Liuzhou retailer begins the arduous task of removing ankle deep mud from the garage under his shop. You can see the high-water mark along the back wall. I took these photos last month but I'm just getting around to getting them posted.

I greatly appreciate everybody checking in on me. I am actually doing fairly well with the disappointing exception of not being very motivated to take photos!

I've hit a wall of some sort. I've not liked anything I have captured in months. Seriously, not one shot. On top of the creative slump there has been a lot of weird stuff going on with my health. Every time I think we have it figured out it seems something else happens.

Of course there are the ever infuriating issues with The Great Firewall that periodically pop up as well. More of an annoyance than anything serious but still... annoying!

I think I actually needed the break...


More in the way of an update on my China blog. 

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teldow  Pro User  says:

I am relieved to see you posting, Michael and sorry to hear about your health worries..been in a similar boat myself so know how debilitating it can be physically and mentally. I figure your creative slump is a state of mind thing and will pass as soon as you have some resolution to the other things in your life. Having said that, I reckon if I looked at what you've been taking that you don't like, I'd love it all. Perceived failure by the artist is often not the reality. This image is a case in point....
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Austie1  Pro User  says:

Great to see your name attached to a photo...and I am sure, just like photography and all artists...we need the dark and the "low light" to once again thrive. Just hope the health thing eases into a relief for you very soon.
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Austie1  Pro User  says:

Now I a lighter note...maybe it's time to step up and onto the Sony/Minolta train...that might really help.


:-}
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apres-midi says:

Almost certain I've not looked at all 942 of your photos, Michael, so... off to the other end of your stream, hoping you come back with enthusiasm and health issues all in order.
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losy  Pro User  says:

we all have to take a brake once i a while to get distance to certain things.... and see the world with a refreshed mind..
glad you are ok.
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Robert Lio  Pro User  says:

Buddy snap out of it!! No good shots. Your to funny.
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Lees2dent  Pro User  says:

I'll say a prayer for you friend.
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mudpig  Pro User  says:

wow what a flood and yet the shopkeeper's spirit seems undaunted. keep shooting and or try to go out and shoot at night or very early in the am - sometimes the change in light can bring back the creative spark. good luck and looking forward to your work as always.
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babel2006  Pro User  says:

through everything he smiles Michael ..brilliant
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guilin photo guide backtonature  Pro User  says:

Hope you are alright !
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hock how & siew peng  Pro User  says:

Take care Michael, hope you are getting better and in the pink of health...
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