Zhaoqing-Teashop-20110331-008 by cryptojoe

Photography • Story/Sequential • posted on May 12, 2011

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Here is a close-up shot of a dragon on one of the wooden tea tables. Again, the glare is driving me crazy. If my camera was capable of storing meta-data, you would know I am using a Canon Powershot S3 IS. Trying to get detachable lenses in Zhaoqing China was like pulling teeth, much less filters. The manual said I could combine the closeup lens with telephoto for macros, but the threads on the end of the telephoto lens are not deep enough to hold the closeup lens, it falls off when I point the camera at less than 92º. I would like to ask more questions about the sculptures, but, I do not speak Mandarin let alone Cantonese. Whats more, shop owners are always wary of people with cameras, especially ones with big lenses. I am white, and they think I am some spy for another shop, or maybe even a foreign government. I returned to Yunfu last week to tour the plant my friend owns, and they took me to several nearby shops whose cavings are far superior to theirs. Only two shops let me take any pictures, the other eight, thought I was a spy and threatened to call the police. Allow me to dispel one other rumor; it is no longer cheaper to buy camera equipment in Asia than it is in the USA. A Canon SLR of any sort actually costs more here than it does in the USA. I thought I was being charged "The White Boy Price," when they see white people the price goes up... ...but I sent Chinese friends who speak English to the store to get quotes, and they can't do any better than I do. You can see from the details, the round spots are meant to hold cups, or tea pots. This little dragon is about six inches (15cm) long. I am very grateful to the shop owners for allowing me to photograph their wares. They know me and trust me because their grandchild attends the school where I teach.

Comments (15)

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Richardphotos

5:41AM | Thu, 12 May 2011

very beautiful work.it is the same in the Philippines.the people want to buy electronics in the US.competition is not controlled here as you know

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Bossie_Boots

6:06AM | Thu, 12 May 2011

Oh wow i would love one of them wish we could buy them here superb capture thanks for sharing superb work !!

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renecyberdoc

8:40AM | Thu, 12 May 2011

i saw some poeple here in spain paying less for the coffee than me ,but then i just left it be.excellent art these folks do. you a spy??from cryptonia??lol

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UVDan

9:14AM | Thu, 12 May 2011

That is gorgeous.

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mgtcs

11:04AM | Thu, 12 May 2011

Another spectacular sculpture, incredible details, loved it!

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Faemike55

12:29PM | Thu, 12 May 2011

Fantastic capture and interesting story.

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dough3219

2:36PM | Thu, 12 May 2011

Nice detail on that piece

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sandra46

5:46PM | Thu, 12 May 2011

GREAT DRAGON

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wilhelm2

11:11PM | Thu, 12 May 2011

Nice dragon!!!

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jmb007

7:11AM | Fri, 13 May 2011

superbe travail!!

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FaeMoon

11:28AM | Fri, 13 May 2011

Awesome detail in this!

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jocko500

9:37PM | Fri, 13 May 2011

this a wonderful shot of what they do. use tape on your camera to hold the filter if you can. i do not know if the lens will go back into the camera or not but it a idea.