Yunnan 2013
Stone Forest, Shi Lin, China: towering and densely packed limestone pillars, in a parklike setting
Stone Forest, Shi Lin, China
Xizhou, China: north of Dali, home to the Linden Centre
Xizhou, China: the early 20th century vintage Linden Centre main building is set in the midst of Xizhou garlic fields.
Xizhou, China: a garlic harvestor takes a break, with Xizhou residences in the background
Xizhou, China
Xizhou, China: just after sunrise, a farmer heads to the fields.
Xizhou, China: an mobile phone service advertisement; translation: "Cheap for everyone! Card for the people of this divine land."
Er Hai Lake, China: well-equipped Chinese tourist in a traditionally decorated boat
Xizhou, China: illustrated motivational posters are painted on the wall of a school.
Xizhou, China: a school wall motivational poster; translation: "A horse-drawn carriage is on the road. The driver should not be careless, because there are many cars racing, and carelessness would lead to accidents."
Xizhou, China: a school wall motivational poster; translation: "Love your life, and no drunk driving."
Xizhou, China: a school wall motivational poster; translation: "Rectitude and honesty bring harmony, diligence and frugality, exemplified by our countrymen."
Xizhou, China: a school wall motivational poster; translation: "Chrysanthemum is slender in the autumn; plum is fearless in the harsh winter." This proverb preaches that one should learn the good characteristics of these flowers.
Zhou Cheng, China
Zhou Cheng, China: a local practitioner of tie dye
Zhou Cheng, China
Zhou Cheng, China
Zhou Cheng, China
Zhou Cheng, China: many local houses have tile creations like these as part of their entry ways.
Zhou Cheng, China: an attendant at a local Buddhist temple
Shaping, China: kindergarten students during an outside exercise period
Shaping, China: a kindergarden student not quite ready to return to her studies after recess
Dali, China: a balloon vendor offers his wares at a Third Month Fair, the largest annual gathering of the Bai minority in Yunnan.
Dali, China: an attendee at the Third Month Fair gets his hair dyed.
Dali, China
Dali, China
Shaxi, China
Shangri-La, China: the brilliantly colorful main building of the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan province.
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Shangri-La, China
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Shangri-La, China
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Shangri-La, China: many of the inside halls are a riot of color.
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Shangri-La, China: an elaborately painted ceiling.
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Shangri-La, China
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Shangri-La, China