It's no news that China has grown exponentially in the last decade. I lived there twice, once in the mid-80's and again the mid-90's so a trip back earlier this year was 'mind blowing' to say the least. But one thing that struck me was that China is being constructed (or deconstructed ) almost entirely by hand.
Everywhere you look there are the tell tale hardhats giving the impression that every other person is either a construction worker or moonlights as one on the side.
The workers are usually from the countryside, the city folk call them 'potatoes' and look down at them never acknowledging the vital role these people are playing in China's transformation.
The irony is that they will probably never get a chance to enjoy the cities that they have built.
Beautiful photos and a reminder of my recent couple of months in the country.
Posted by: Joshua Armstrong | April 19, 2010 at 04:18 PM
Just my obnoxious opinion but this is the best sheet you've done. What a great story - potato helmets.
Posted by: Jerry | April 21, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Thanks Joshua - You were probably there long enough now to see whole neighborhoods go. Sad and often disturbing.
Jerry - I grew up in the Midwest so any spud reference is likely to strike a chord with me.
Posted by: Dave | April 22, 2010 at 06:29 PM