I was impressed by the magnificent old buildings of the Bund and the sleek towers of the new architecture; however, my heart was drawn to the other side of Shanghai. While I felt I was intruding on their lives, I was blessed with the opportunity to share a small morsel of ordinary life.

I wish I could talk to them … find out about their lives

I saw similar buildings throughout my travels. Notice the laundry?

I bought his bread in exchange for this shot

Taking a break from work

One of the side streets off Nanjing Lu

A common scene