Dongcheng and Chaoyang, Beijing, China: October 22nd, 2023
These pictures were taken over the course of last week as I was able to begin exploring again after my first bout with Covid. Many of these places were familiar to me. But in the changing light of fall, they’ve taken on new characteristics. The first in the series comes from my trip to Dongcheng to catch the Merseyside Derby at the hangout for the local Liverpool fan club. The rest come from more familiar spaces. Each was taken with my iPhone and lightly edited with Adobe’s Lightroom.
7-11 with a speeding scooting hauling junk
Sidewalk scene in Dongcheng
The streets of Dongcheng
Night time in Dongcheng.
A local firehouse.
New Friends.
Beijing's Liverpool Bar.
A scene in Maizidian.
Bright sun on a mid October afternoon.
A tall building along the Liangma River Walk
Light mid-afternoon traffic in Chaoyang.
An empty canal.
Two friends in an alley.
Tree lined side streets.
Park benches, scooters, and message boards.
Scootin out to the main road.
Small courtyards with yellow buildings.
Three men in a corner sharing stories.
The noodle shop terrace.