A simple life calls for big dreams, Shanghai, China, 2006 photo

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12-AUG-2006

A simple life calls for big dreams, Shanghai, China, 2006

I always impressed and admire people who live simple lives yet enjoy every bit of them. This optimistic street vender warms my heart. He could never afford to own a car such as this by selling veggies, but it doesn't bother him at all. He seems content to live for this moment of pleasure.

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
1/200s f/4.0 at 50.0mm iso400 full exif

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nomada		04-Jan-2009 01:22
fantastic capture!

Kent		07-Sep-2008 02:08
Most Chinese people's dream is own house now(2007-2008).

Dan Ng		22-Nov-2006 17:46
Nice social contrast in your image! Maybe he secretly owns one at home?

Guest		03-Nov-2006 21:49
I love this shot. Excellent story telling. Simple life indeed. - Tony Quan

Guest		26-Aug-2006 15:39
What are big contrast when compare this life with Communist style.

Guenter Eh		15-Aug-2006 17:08
Behind the outer glossy sheen of the economic boom this work identify the inner side of the cultural upheaval with a humorous presentation. In dreams one can fulfill all wishes...

Guest		15-Aug-2006 14:33
In recent years, the Chinese really on the way. Great catch !

Kal Khogali		15-Aug-2006 14:22
Those three baskets are important to the car wheel, it is a key composition queue. I like his look and hand...as if this is really his ;-)K

Guest		15-Aug-2006 10:58
The bamboo baskets look like ahto tire rims on their sides, that's a little like those inverted truck tires about the village world that are turned into water tubs and trash tins....yes, the Chinese farmer's produce is certainly being produced enough to undercut the prices of all his neighbours also....I don't know what that produces....if it was supplied to an undersupplied market, that's a benefit....The kiltish tartan look of his apron is a vision, eh?

Guest		15-Aug-2006 06:00
As ever, images which describe China better than any words could do. Wonderful.

Phil Douglis		15-Aug-2006 05:49
****Ah, the simple life. A farmer, nude, except for his apron, his veggies by his side, cradles a shiny new car with a big smile. If it is his, he must sell a lot of veggies. If he wishes it was his, he is going to have to sell a lot more of them. Once again, I see Jen's favorite theme of the Two Chinas -- the agricultural past and the potential affluence of the future. Well executed -- much food for thought, and a touch of humor as well. It made me smile.

Guest		15-Aug-2006 03:15
He seems pretty content with his simple life. Im afraid when he fulfills his dream of the car, he may not have such simple happiness any more.... anyway, it is not the destination, but the journey that counts...

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