吉姆 JIM HOFMAN | Photography Faces & places in China
Really great shots
Tibet | Mt. Everest
What a trip. Literally and figuratively. No altitude sickness thanks to “better living through chemistry” (Diamox pills). It took about 2 days to travel from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp (EBC). The road was not straight. Not even close. We slept in a Yak hair tent, which was surprisingly warm. It’s insulation was really tested […]
Tibet | Monks & Monasteries
Most of Tibet’s history centers around it’s faith in Buddha. All of the temples and monasteries are now the key attractions to visit in Tibet. Our hotel was in Lhasa’s old town and only a 4 minute walk from Jokhang Temple, one of the holiest places in Tibet.
Tibet | Faces
The faces of the Tibetan people are distinctive, beautiful, and often telegraph the hardships they’ve endured.
Tibet | Daily Life
I once read that “you can accidentally drop a point-and-shoot camera in Tibet and it will take an award winning photo”. We found some interesting subjects just walking & driving around the countryside.
Tibet | Shadows & Reflections
The light in Tibet is amazing. It’s VERY bright and casts deep shadows.
Beijing – Fun & Shopping
Besides the historic sites there are many other cool things to do in Beijing.
Beijing – Strange Food
We found a small alley just off a main shopping district that I began calling “Scorpion Alley” because of one of the treats served there.
Beijing – Tiananmen Square
If St. Mark’s Square is the “Living Room” of Venice, then Tienanmen Square is the living room of Beijing. Security is very tight, as evidenced by the hundreds of surveillance camera and dozens of police men & soldiers.
Beijing – Olympic Park
Beautiful architecture that’s still timeless. The care-and-feeding of the buildings could be improved to prolong their life span. The crowds are gone and now the Olympic Park is a curiosity for a few visitors.
Hong Kong from the 29th floor
Some shots from 29 stories above Wan Chai looking towards North Point on the island. The stormy weather was interesting to photograph, then it all blew away a few hours later for a beautiful afternoon.
Ping Pong & Lunch
After spending thousands of hours playing ping pong as a youth I decided to test my rusty skills with some friends here in China. Because it’s one of the national pastimes most people tend to be pretty good. Unfortunately I was not. I got smoked by the “number one lady player” at our factory – along with everyone else.. We had a nice Sunday afternoon reunion lunch before playing.
Uighur Family Portrait
Today while eating lunch, the wife of the restaurant owner (not an English speaker) used “charades” to ask me if I would photograph her daughter. Of course this was a great honor for me, so I came back with my camera gear and started shooting away.
Things-on-a-Stick
These two happy guys are selling stuff on a stick. It’s actually a traditional Chinese candy called “iced sweet gourd” because the shape is like gourds strung together.
Layered Look
It was cold that day and I think this little guy is layered with his whole wardrobe. He stopped and posed while I was taking shots of his little brother.
Favorite Waitress – Big Restaurant
Our favorite waitress has memorized the food we like and helps us order dinner. She doesn’t have an English name and I can’t pronounce her Chinese name.
Street BBQ Girl
This little girl was playing cards on the street near our table at the street BBQ in Qingxi. I took quite a few shots but this was the best.
Collector
Old woman with lots of treasures, including a 3 legged plastic chair. Changzhen Village, China.
