I guess the weather gods were listening. Last night was stormy - rain and thunder, sturm und drang - and today has been refreshingly cool (and minty) compared with the rest of the week. It's rather pleasant outside now, and if it weren't for my on-again-off-again-aaand-here-we-go-again cold, I'd be outside, frolicking. In the buff. Yes.

Red door on Dongtai Lu, Shanghai.

I love these little backstreet nooks and crannies. Point your camera anywhere in Shanghai, and there's a worthy shot. Textures fascinate me: I like things that are worn down, used, have a history, a secret. That red door, for instance, is just wonderful. To my eyes, this is a perfect location in a game or a movie. I want to see what's behind the door. I want to explore this space.
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