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The gentleman who does construction work

In his paint-speckled work jacket, he had a laizzare-faire air about him that was striking yet charming at the same time.

 

A profile shot was irresistible. Yet at the sight of my camera, he was unfazed. Rather, a lazy grin spread across his face as he fingered around in his pocket for a cigarette.

 

Keeping a steady gaze at my camera, he whipped out a pack of cheap ciggies and even offered me a teasing stick which I politely declined.

 

A lit cigarette in his hand, a breakfast omelet in another, he raised his left hand to toast me and ambled away to a corner to enjoy his breakfast.

 

No doubt whatever hard labor that laid ahead of him that busy day, he seemed like a man who would take everything in stride.

 

[Part of my Building China's dream series]

 

[Part of my Shanghai Street Stories series]

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Uploaded on October 26, 2009
Taken on October 17, 2009