I attended an evening performance in Zhouzhuang, China, not really knowing what to expect. I’ve been to a lot of community shows that depict their history through dance and song before and I hate to say that most had done nothing to get my hopes up for this one. Upon arrival at the outdoor performance area set amidst the canals that flow through the old town, my hopes rose. When the show began with an Olympic-opening-ceremony-like extravaganza — I left my seat and headed for a side railing where I could shoot. The next hour (was it more?) was a rush of light and color — truly incredible. I recorded what I could, but it doesn’t do the show justice. Here is a quieter moment that is better able to be conveyed in a still image.

And thanks to my brother, Bruce, for the loan of his D300. The extra high ISO performance was greatly appreciated!