This is actually a measure put in place to combat pollution. Mist sprinklers… Foshan, China, X100F
Mist sprinklers in Foshan photographed against the light — an anti-pollution measure that becomes an atmospheric subject. The X100F and backlit water mist: the droplets catch the light and the frame becomes about atmosphere rather than subject. Monochrome intensifies the graphic quality, turning the sprinkler heads into silhouettes and the mist into a mid-tone wash. See the China series on China: The Final Frame on IJM Photography.
Monochromia 
A great reminder that visual beauty can be noxious
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Except it was just water vapour…
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Outstanding image Ian and a great idea 👍🏻
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China is getting a lot of stick from all corners, but having been there and having experienced the place first hand I have to admit I love the place. Is it foreign? Yes. But since I’ve actually been there, it’s a little less foreign. They are constantly getting slammed for air quality, but I think they are really trying to do something about it…
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I think when people don’t know enough about a culture or a place they tend to be judgmental in a negative way.
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Especially with the propaganda that we have been subject to for so long.
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The late comedian George Carlin once was asked “what do you think about the dope problem ?” He responded “oh I definitely think we have too many dopes” 😁 I agree 💯
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I’m not saying I’m a conspirationalist, but, sometimes it is useful to question accepted widsom…
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