Beijing Courtyard Broom Cleaning at Noon Traditional Hutong Life in in Beijing, China

Beijing Courtyard Broom Cleaning at Noon Traditional Hutong Life

by Hayley Phelps

Under the flat glare of noon, a worker sweeps the cracked concrete path of a Beijing hutong courtyard. The harsh sunlight casts short, sharp shadows against the weathered red brick walls of the traditional siheyuan residence. A pair of rustic brooms leans against a wooden support beam near the entrance, their straw bristles worn from daily use. In the background, a bicycle rests against a low wall, and laundry hangs on a line strung between two eaves. A quiet moment of routine maintenance in an old neighborhood, with the texture of the aged pavement and the simple tools reflecting the practical life of the city.

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Courtyard Broom Cleaning Beijing China in Beijing, China under the flat Noon Traditional Hutong Life Courtyard Broom Broom Cleaning
Camera Canon EOS 600D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 600D photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 100mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 200
Film vivid color profile
Location in Beijing, China
Date 2016-08-08
Credit VEETER
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