Wheels of Change
Wheels of China. Image taken in Moganshan Lu Puxi, Shanghai, China. These re-cycling trikes can be seen everywhere, the riders are as small and as thin as can be but their strength is enormous as is their work ethic. They keep the streets clean and make sure nothing goes to waste.
Wonderful… I love the colors, textures, angles, layering
there is abundance beauty for the eyes that can see it.
Life is tough……I saw an elderly woman collecting plastics and polythene in a similar way in India. Its sometimes difficult to decide whether to photograph or not, I often waver between exploitation and documentation.
Sure, it’s a fine line.If they look happy and have no objection then I will shoot, if not then I will respect their wishes. But I will never take advantage of someone who is suffering.