Beijing - a personal journey of discovery amidst rapid change
Alongside transport improvements have been extensive and ongoing environmental work. This was partly driven by an unsuccessful bid for 2000 Olympics combined with a desire to succeed in the 2008 competition. Greening, tree planting, new parks, walkways resulted in much happening for success in establishing what were truly spectacular Games and a defining moment for Beijing. One issue I enjoyed documenting were the often delightful metal sculpting appearing across the central city. Statues featuring both traditional and modern aspects of urban life.
It has been an interesting time watching the urban changes alongside lifestyles. However the latter in itself is another chapter in the transformation of Beijing into the modern capital of China we see today.
