China is such a reflective place. As a photographer there is a lot to take in. On the whole I didn’t see a lot of tourists. This photo was taken around September 2007. Looking back, I would have liked to stay here for several days instead of just passing through. It requires more time to explore, but it’s a goldmine really - plenty of atmosphere and old world charm. It’s so refreshing to be in a place that has a lot less of the modern trappings. Colours here are rich and muted. It was either misty or drizzling for most of this portion of the trip. These limestone stacks are a common sight in this area, not far from Guilin. Access was along the Li River. I was fortunate enough to have a translator ( a friend who was Chinese ). Otherwise, travel, food and accommodation would have been much more complicated.