Elena and I went on a trip to Shanghai and Hangzhou. Before leaving, I had agonized over which lenses to take with me, as I didn't want to feel like a pack mule the whole time during the trip, yet I also didn't want to kick myself later for leaving behind a lens I needed for a certain shot. Some people at Fred Miranda's forum suggested that I leave the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS behind, as it's quite heavy and large. I knew I would regret it if I left the sucker behind, so I packed it anyway (truth is, I ended up taking all of my lenses, and yes, I was a totally pathetic pack mule during the entire trip). While on the way to the Fuzhou airport to catch our flight to Shanghai, I kept seeing cool things in the streets. After missing about ten really cool potential shots, I decided to let the others in the car suffer and rowed down the window (it was hot out, so me rowing down the window would let all the air-conditioning out). I busted out the 70-200 (which I nicknamed "Big Cannon"--no pun intended) and took the following shots from the car. All the shots were taken while the car was moving, so it was very hard to frame the shots and focus all within a split second. But I was really glad I had the 70-200, since my Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 wouldn't have had enough reach, and I'd have to crop way too much in post. While shooting out of the moving car, I kept hoping that no small pebble would fly up and hit the lens--I'd rather have it hit my head instead. Right then and there I decided I'll put UV filters on every single one of my lenses as soon as I get the chance.

Construction workers taking a rest

Waste paper collector checking his ride.

I think that's how they make tar here in Fuzhou?

See those numbers spray painted on the sidewalk? Next to it is written "documents." It's how fake ID and illegal document makers advertise for business.

Cozy little three-wheel cab.

No, she's not feeling down--she was hiding her face when she noticed me and my camera.

Can you tell how many guys are actually riding on that motorcycle? I'll give you a hint--it's less than five, and more than three.

This is a really bad blurry shot, but it's funny as hell. Why? Because on the back of that thing is written "Bao Ma," Which is the Chinese translation for the brand BMW.

I seem to have developed an unhealthy interest in all transportation forms in China that have less than four wheels, and have odd configurations.

Three-wheeler.

A place that sells used construction parts (doors, windows, wood..etc). People that want to save money while building their houses, stores, shops..etc would buy parts from places like this.

Why's that guy taking a picture of us? Let's go kick his ass!

Don't ask me why. I just can't help it. When I see people on rides with less than four wheels, I get shutter happy with my camera.

Soon, we arrived at the airport, and a little over an hour later, we arrived in Shanghai.