Love On Wheels

Took this sometime in 2009 on Maoming Lu.  The bikes are mine and my husbands, although my particular bike in this photo has since been stolen – part of life in Shanghai – I’ve had 2 bikes stolen in 2.5 years! Welcome to the new photoblog project, Shanghai My Eye. Each entry will feature one … Continued

High Kickin’ Granny

I saw her in Fuxing Park one afternoon and couldn’t resist snapping a picture of her amazing high kicks. When she realized I had the camera pointed at her, she broke out in the biggest grin I have ever seen and gave me a big thumbs up. I fell in love with her on the … Continued

The Light Fantastic

Once a week my husband and I would go out in the evening alone, just the two of us, doing what we used to love to do, discovering new spots & eateries in the city. Our favorite hang out place is mostly restaurants with a view or rooftop restaurants in Shanghai. Every rooftop shows us … Continued

Perchance to Dream

Took this in August 2008 – I’m always amazed how everyone can take a quick nap in all kinds of places!   Welcome to the new photoblog project, Shanghai My Eye. Each entry will feature one photo taken somewhere around town that speaks in some way to the experience of living in this mad and … Continued

Human Kindness

I took this photo in Xujiahui Park of this gentleman feeding this stray cat. He was being very subtle and avoiding attracting attention (thus the rather sober look towards the foreigner with a camera in his face), but this is why I liked him. It seems that he brings this cat a bit of food … Continued

Mop Tops

Mops. Not the first thing you think of when thinking about Shanghai but they definitely play a role…This shot was taken on Xinle Lu before I had kids.  I loved how the light was hitting them.   Welcome to the new photoblog project, Shanghai My Eye. Each entry will feature one photo taken somewhere around … Continued