Visiting Qingdao, China and thought this image of a huge book store would be appropriate. C&C's welcomed.

Hi Bob,

Looks like a very cool place to visit. I love to browse bookstores and this one looks like you could spend at least half a day there. Nice capture.

Cheers,

Steve S.

Hi Steve,

I love book stores myself. This one is full of books written in Chinese, something I'd no chance of understanding.

Believe it or not, while I was taking this picture, people started gathering around to see what I was looking at. Within 3-4 minutes, 20-30 people were standing beind me trying to figure out what I was doing. Then, I heard this BIG bang when someone driving a new red Land Rover crashed into the back of another car; 100+ gathering to watch within a minute....

Bob

Nice composition and great light. Almost feels like a postcard.

Best of luck!
-Ed

Nice composition and such a cool place. Loved your story about the people watching you, except for the crash. People are strange.

Beverly Guhl wrote:
Nice composition and such a cool place. Loved your story about the people watching you, except for the crash. People are strange.

Thanks! There are not many non-Chinese here, so where ever I go people gawk and actually are amazed when I saying "Hello" or "Ni Hao". The Chinese are very friendly and hospitable. They seem to have a lot of pride and respect for their customs; but, also desperate to learn foreigner "Loh Wey" ways. Qingdao (home of the famous TsingTao Beer) is a beautiful place to visit if you ever get the chance.
Looking forward to leaving for Beijing in a coupe of hours.
Bob

The composition is really nice, my eyes roamed the entire shot!

Michelle