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As is the case wherever we go on public transportation, there are good pictures to be taken but they have to be on the fly, and far from perfect. But, seeing as how content and composition trump technical perfection, pics such as this can be considered keepers, if not even blogworthy. The lighter shade streaking across the middle is a reflection off of the bus window between me and the temple (or whatever it is). Still, it might make a good bookmark...
The meals served to us on this trip were elaborate. Every lunch and dinner was served in a posh restaurant that was known for its presentation of local cuisine. I did take pictures of some of the food, but photographically the decorations were just as interesting, such as what you see above.
This very elaborate period costume, along with a very meticulous makeup job, plus the old signage in the background, all make for a keeper. The more I think about it the easier it is to conclude that these places are the equivalent of the various Renaissance festivals we have in the States, only here they are permanent fixtures.
This is really just art capturing art, but I really like dioramas, particularly if they are well done. We are offered a glimpse of life in miniature, whether it be city or country. In this case we're looking at how things are done in a far-flung rural setting, just the kind of place I like to visit.
This is one of those roll-up fronts for a business. Very artistically done, and free of graffiti. Lots of these in Taiwan also, but not quite as free of graffiti over there...
The sign says "I Love Chengdu". Before visiting here, I was under the impression that a communist government was so oppressive and evil that color was the first thing to go. Taking a look along streets in East Berlin before the wall came down in 1989, and much of Russia during the same period, will confirm that impression. But the previous administration here in China really opened up the place, allowing for much more creative use of color in signage such as this.
Interesting that there's a "Walking Street Committee" over there. Indicative of the omnipresence of a central government, but gotta say they do a great job of maintaining touristic infrastructure. These areas are very well patrolled, but not oppressively so. And very clean - not trashed at all; later on during this trip I took to capturing workers sweeping streets...very discreetly, of course.
