A scene on Beijing’s shopping mecca, Wangfujing Street. Odd that it was once described as the commercial center of six Chinese dynasties, it is now dominated by foreign brands. (Beijing, China)
Pairs
Advertisements on a waiting shed complement a couple waiting for a bus ride home. Their respective pairs of eyeglasses complete the picture. (Hong Kong)
NDFP consultant released on bail
By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA
“I vow to continue my advocacies, defend human rights and promote a just and lasting peace. I will still work for the national and social liberation of the Filipino people.” – Randy Malayao, recently-released NDFP consultant
Boxed
A schoolgirl is fetched from school by her mother, but there seems to be no immediate escape for her from box-like classrooms and letters scribbled on boards and walls. (Hong Kong)
Oscitant
An urbanite demonstrates his mood as he waits for a ride home at the end of a working day. (Hong Kong)
Furry friends
A cropped movie poster is inadvertently given a helping (pair of) feet by an urbanite waiting for a ride home. (Hong Kong)
Covered
The phrase “Writings on the Wall” is given an entirely new meaning by the shopping mecca of Hong Kong.
Unfortunate
A Hong Kong pedestrian unwittingly pauses at an unfortunate spot, placing him at a point associated with a certain human refuse. His yellow shirt does not help him any.
Doors
Doors. Both the faithful and the beggars darken a church door, either seeking salvation or a next meal. (Iloilo City)
Firedog
It may be just a mascot, but this dog conscientiously guards firefighting equipment by refusing to leave the truck even under the hot tropical sun. (Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City)
Roadside commerce
Her stall may not have been designed by a professional visual merchandiser, but this roadside vendor’s colorful and eclectic store still attracts customers. (Jordan, Guimaras)