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" What makes ordinary people extraordinary is their willingness to be ordinary..."

It’s no laughing matter. It’s Ade’s birthday today! Have the most wonderful day as you deserve it :-)
Hope you all can join me to send your wishes to our dearest friend and make his day a bright smiley one!

I’d also like to take this opportunity to start posting some loose ends from my last three trips to Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei.
Lately I’ve not been able to shoot much but I’m thankful to those who remember my works and keep encouraging me.
It’s great to be back but I’m gonna take it slow. Thanks again for listening to me and believing in me XXX



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aleazzo 21-Jul-2009 16:47
wow! Incredible capture, street photography at his best.
Dave Wixx 08-May-2008 03:01
Excellent juxtaposition. He obviously feels silly while others are laughing at him!!!
petem 30-Apr-2008 16:00
Haha - this is a great shot!
Roe.. 15-Apr-2008 22:03
this is a great candid..powerful words..perfect timing..
Mike Hatton 14-Apr-2008 19:49
A fine contrasting image with many many connotations, a belated happy birthday to Ade too...great to see your work again :o)
J. Scott Coile 14-Apr-2008 17:12
One can never be too safe ;-) Ignore those laughs 8-p
Patricia Lay-Dorsey 12-Apr-2008 15:42
Belated birthday greetings to our Irish buddy Ade. May this be the start of an exciting year of creative adventures! And Ai Li, it is SO GOOD to see you posting your work here again. This candid shows your amazing gift for seeing the incongruous in every moment of life. Excellent capture!
Jim Ross 10-Apr-2008 18:15
Thats a shot that makes you smile...Nice one...
Sherri Conley 10-Apr-2008 13:22
Happy Birthday Ade!
Amazing street shot, Ai Li!
M Williamson Lebon 10-Apr-2008 07:32
Great!!! Happy Birthday!!! V
Kathy Pedersen 10-Apr-2008 01:14
It is so wonderful to see you posting again!!!! What a great street shot, and thanks for the reminder of Ade's day! You have made us all smile with your return. Welcome back, even if it is loose ends:-)

Happy Birthday Ade!!!!
Adrian Reilly 09-Apr-2008 23:46
Thanks Ai Li................................................X
Kal Khogali 09-Apr-2008 21:32
Happy Birthday Ade..and me (it feels like my birthday)...cause you are back. Great image..and I know you are gonna make me homesick ;-)))K
shatterbug 09-Apr-2008 21:23
Great to see you post again :-) Happy Birthday, Ade!
Craig Persel 09-Apr-2008 20:36
Welcome back!!! I never stopped believing!! Fantastic shot. Vote.
Richard Calmes 09-Apr-2008 17:27
Happy birthday!
Sheila 09-Apr-2008 14:35
Looking forward to your loose ends!
Jen Bixler 09-Apr-2008 13:25
Happy Birthday Ade!!!! I hope that you have a TRULY happy day!

AL, thanks for the reminder...for some reason I always think his birthday is the 12th!!!!
flowsnow 09-Apr-2008 13:14
Welcome back! And Happy Birthday to Ade!
jude 09-Apr-2008 09:59
!! This really is an exceptional street photo - the juxtaposition of the man covering his mouth while the painted ones (which look oddly JUST LIKE HIM) are laughing. Happy birthday to Ade, too! Good to see you post again.
Stu Egan 09-Apr-2008 09:49
Great to see you back Ai Li, with some trademark street humour as well. Look forward to seeing what you have been seeing!
Adrian Reilly 09-Apr-2008 09:45
:-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Victoria 09-Apr-2008 09:34
This is amazing brithday gift , Happy Birthday Ade. And welcome back sister ...Smilesssssss
Adrian Reilly 09-Apr-2008 08:41
fantastic image as usuAL I love it:-)))))))))
Guenter Eh 09-Apr-2008 07:34
A genius stroke: This is like christmas and easter at the same day...Happy Birthday to you Ade and a warm welcome back to you AL! I wish you could see my BIG smile looking at your precious shot! :-))))
Catherine_D 09-Apr-2008 07:15
Happy birthday to Adrian! :):):) Ok, should I start singing too? :):):):)Kisses to both of you!! :)
Roy Birger Nilsen 09-Apr-2008 07:09
Very nice to see you back!Is that a smile he is hiding?Very well seen,great shot and timing.:-)
JD 09-Apr-2008 04:49
Well, then, that's twice a great day! Ade's day - but when you'll reach our age, Ade and mine, you'll see it is not as before :-) - and the day you decided to post!
No doubt that size matters, and that this short hair guys would have suffered of the comparison to the mouth size of the two others!
Ray Rebortira 09-Apr-2008 03:37
Brilliant work, Ai Li, and so cheerful. Bravo!!!

And a happy birthday to Ade.
patrickjoust 09-Apr-2008 03:27
:) Great shot and great quote.
Cindi Smith 09-Apr-2008 02:10
Your work is so refreshing! I have missed you terribly. I love Jenene's comment! And, of course a very Happy Birthday to Ade! I'm thinking that this guy is surely hiding a smile! And, the two smiles are for Ade!
Ann LT 09-Apr-2008 02:03
So happy you're posting,Ai Li!!
I'm all SMILES. ;))
Wonderful juxtaposition and wonderful quote.

HB to Ade!
Ray :) 09-Apr-2008 01:56
Smiles and Laughter is what we all need. It's so good to see you back here Ai Li!
Happy Birthday Ade!
JSWaters 09-Apr-2008 01:38
Happy birthday Ade! And your return is always welcome, Ai Li. I keep thinking the man with the handkerchief is covering up a smile to rival the two in the artwork.
Go as slow as you like.
Jenene
Dan Chusid 09-Apr-2008 01:31
Anything from you is 100% better than nothing!
Good to see/hear from you.

Happy birthday Ade!
I'll lift a glass from this side of the pond.
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