Boy With Drone

Kayla Blomquist

Part of the 2018 The China Project photo contest.

This photo was taken in Liwan District of Guangzhou, known for its many historical sites. Its numerous parks are ideal places to enjoy the traditional architecture and interact with local families as they sing, dance, and use outdoor exercise equipment. There, you can also see many signs of the emergence of China’s middle class and the country’s leaps in technological development — for example, this toy drone being flown by a young boy and his father.

Originally from the United States, Kayla recently moved to Guangzhou for a new job with the U.S. Department of State. Her favorite way to get to know the city is getting lost in new neighborhoods, letting her camera and curiosity lead the way. She enjoys capturing photographs that juxtapose China’s rich history with its rapid development, particularly in the areas of city planning and technology. You can find more of her photos on her Instagram page, @wide_eyed_wandering

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