Statues

This photo was taken in 2009 in Xingcheng, China. The two figures on the rock are not people, but statues facing each other. If anyone knows what the statues mean, please fill me in!

Through the Tinted Glass

This photo was taken in 2009 on the beach in Xingcheng, China. The early Inuit used glasses with a small slit down the middle to reduce the exposure of the sun, however, they didn't decrease the intensity. Sunglasses as we know them have been used since the early 1900's. In 1929, Sam Foster introduced cheap sunglasses to the masses in New Jersey, U.S.A. Foster's brand was called Foster Grant and was sold from a Woolworth's in Atlantic City. Regular use of sunglasses can reduce the chances of getting cataracts, glaucoma, snow blindness, and eye cancer.

Xingcheng Beach

This photo was taken in 2009 at Xingcheng Beach in Xingcheng, China. Xingcheng contains one of 4 cities left over from the Ming Dynasty and is considered to be the most well-preserved. The city walls are still in tact despite being constructed in 1428. Despite China's rich history, it is sometimes difficult to get a glimpse of authentic relics. The reason being that during The Cultural Revolution(1966-1976), it is estimated that 70% of China's historical relics and buildings were destroyed, damaged beyond repair, or sold abroad.