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In the mean time

Three weeks worth of doing more important things


As you have already gathered, the last three weeks have been insane.  If you aren’t aware of why, go here and read the whole thing (or check out what The Digital Trekker has to say).  Nonetheless, it’s always theroputic to run out on the street during the busy days and snap a few shots around town as stress relief.

Some of my favorites below were taken right outside our office here.  The complex we office out of is predominantly people from Yushu.  Because of the earthquake, the butter candles were lit every single night, which made for a photo opportunity that even someone sleep depraved as myself couldn’t miss.

 

What you want w/ what you have

And how to avoid The Whiny Photographer...


This is a topic that has been on my mind almost daily for the last three months in one form or another.  What’s the question exactly?  If I had to sum it up, it would be this:

How do you shoot what you love and actualize your vision in an environment that encourages something else?

Some necessary back story. I live in far Western China as a photographer, photo business owner, and teacher.  A travel photographers dream, right?  Travel photography I like, but I don’t absolutely love it.  I don’t hate it by any means and in fact I really enjoy it.  See the difference there?  I walk down the street every day and pass highly interesting subjects from 6 different minority and ethnic groups.  Monks, Muslims, Chinese, Mongolians, and a few that 99.9% of the world wouldn’t recognize.  It’s a truly awesome place to live and run a business.  Photographically I’ve had to dig to find my gold.

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Brian Hirschy Photography