PHOTO INSPIRATIONS

Guanyin Goddess Statue at Xuanwu Lake
NANJING 

I love looking at beautiful photographs. They inspire me with new ideas; encourage me to learn new cultures, to travel as much as I can, and to never let go of that zest for life. They are what have partly inspired me to start this blog. Here in China, there is an abundance of photographic opportunities at every corner, always something new, something old, something interesting, something fascinating, or even something completely mind-boggling. I try to never go anywhere without my camera.

I’ve decided to share some favorite photographs from my camera (taken recently and over the last few years) around the cities of Hefei, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Hope they make you smile, or perhaps even give you a little inspiration.

I hope to share more photos every month with you as my journey continues, but this is my first collection so far. I always say my favorite pictures are those that capture nature, energy and life.

The first snowfall of winter
Holiday Inn Aqua City, November 2009
NANJING

Spring begins at Ming Xiaoling Tombs entrance park
NANJING 

Ming Xiaoling Tomb Gate
NANJING

My sister Andrea
Ming Xiaoling Tomb Gate
NANJING

The first cherry blossoms bloom
NANJING

Autumn colors at Xiao Yao Jin Park
HEFEI

Lord Bao's Park
HEFEI

The French Concession
SHANGHAI

Changle Road, The French Concession
SHANGHAI

My beautiful friend Cathy at Yu Gardens
SHANGHAI

Interior of Australian Pavilion, Shanghai World Expo 2010
SHANGHAI

Interior of Moroccan Pavilion, Shanghai World Expo 2010
SHANGHAI 

West Nanjing Road Shopping Street
SHANGHAI  

 Shanghai Art History Museum
SHANGHAI 

IFC Mall Christmas lights, Pudong
SHANGHAI  

Wooden boat at West Lake
HANGZHOU   

Ancient Bridge and its reflection

HANGZHOU