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The US-China Today Photo Series seeks to explore China through the sights and scenery of the country's people and places. We invite all photographers, from amateurs to pros, to submit their best work for upcoming issues. Our themes are broadly defined, so send in your shots!
Themes Now Open for Submission:
* The Streets of China Deadline: September 10, 2009
China's cities and villages are home to lively street scenes. From food vendors to performers, traffic to rickshaws, send in anything that encompasses your vision of "The Chinese Street."
Send all photo submissions to uscipeterwinter@gmail.com
Limit of five (5) photos per contributor. Submitted photos remain the property of the photographer. The Photo Series seeks to exhibit the work of all photographers - all accepted submissions are unpaid.
Past Photo Series:
Rural China - A visual tour through China's farmlands
The West - US-China Today takes a visual trip through Tibet and Xinjiang.
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Photo Summaries
1) Photo by Peter Winter
A bridge over the mighty Yangzi River nears completion (May 2007).
2) Photo by Eric Finlayson
After decades of building, new Shanghai is still rising like a rocket from the rubble of the old.
3) Photo by Eric Finlayson
This pattern of new housing is repeated in major cities across China.
4) Photo by Eric Finlayson
At its best, the new construction is stunning, as seen by this view of the Pudong district in Shanghai.
5) Photo by Eric Finlayson
This new soccer stadium is part of large-scale residential redevelopment in Guiyang, Guizhou Province.
6) Photo by Eric Finlayson
Industrial and power installations are still springing up across rural China - near Kaili in Guizhou Province.
7) Photo by Kaj Iverson
Huge field with hundreds of giant wind turbines manufactured by Suzlon(Indian wind turbine producer that is the biggest in Asia)
8) Photo by Kaj Iverson
Masses of migrant workers are brought in from rural China to do work all throughout the night. With cheap abundant labor, the Chinese will get done whatever they want to.
9) Photo by Kaj Iverson
Migrant workers brought in to Beijing for construction literally live on the streets. This picture was taken in the Olympic Village area, less than a kilometer away from the bird's nest.
10) Photo by Kaj Iverson
11) Photo by Kaj Iverson
12) Photo by Kaj Iverson
Taking a break from the backbreaking labor.
13) Photo by Peter Winter
The Three Gorges Dam nears completion (May 2007).
14) Photo by Peter Winter
The 175m sign marks the final height of the rising Yangzte River following completion of the Three Gorges Dam (May 2007).
15) Photo by Peter Winter
Tradition meets modernity in Urumqi, Xinjiang.
16) Photo by Peter Winter
A high-flying electrical act outside of Yangshuo, Guangxi.
Originally published on 7/31/09.