Our students spent the last hurrah with National Geographic Expert and photographer, Alison Wright, photographing a session of cormorant fisherman on the Li river in Yangshuo. The students gained a real sense of all the work that goes on behind the scenes as well as the planning and labor involved in the process of making a phenomenal photograph. When Alison left us on the 23rd, we felt the kind of loss that only comes about from a true connection between friends. We miss her already!
Our last activity in Yangshuo was something of a wind-down, a relaxer. We traveled to a cave system where we enjoyed floating and playing around in a mudbath and a hot spring. Later that night we surprised Riley for his 19th birthday with fireworks and a cake!
After our hospitable stay with Wei Wei and A Hua at the Moon Resort in Yangshuo we jetted off to Shanghai.
The last leg of our trip, Shanghai, provides an interesting contrast to traditional Beijing and rural Yangshuo. In terms of architecture and history, Shanghai is extremely varied, so we’re spending time experiencing these elements in addition to wrapping up our On Assignment Photography and Exploration projects.
Upon arriving in Shanghai, we headed straight to the Bund for an evening stroll. The next morning we visited the Urban Planning Museum to orient our selves to Shanghai’s unique cosmopolitan past, and to glimpse its modern future. In the afternoon we visited Ming Dynasty Yu Gardens, before testing out our bargaining skills at the markets in Old Town.
We continued our exploration of Shanghai today, touring the French Concession, famous Huaihai Road, and spending hours exploring country pavilions at the World Expo.
We hope you enjoy the portraits of each student!
-Devin and Sheri
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