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Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province in central China, seems an interesting mix of traditional culture and booming modernization. It is an educational center with many universities, so the majority of the people on the crowded sidewalks and streets seem to be college-aged; the photograph of the two young ladies with the selfie stick is very representative of this. There is a lot of construction going on, and already the downtown area features some very high-end shopping, including a Western-style mall that is several stories tall and sells all the latest fashions and merchandise. It’s difficult not knowing Mandarin, and it is rare to find someone in a market or restaurant who understands or speaks English. This makes the work of a street photographer trickier than it already is. Nevertheless in spite of the cold, sometimes rainy weather, and a persistent sore throat and cold that seems to be getting worse with each passing day, I’m looking forward to exploring the city, seeking to find people and places of interest.