Haihe River Tianjin on National Day 2019 [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]

National Day and the subsequent Golden Week is always a fascinating time to be in China. This is particularly true for people, such as myself, long intrigued with this vast country. It is an opportunity, for example, where photographers can observe local people while capturing great moments through the lens. It presents a chance to perceive the emotions people have towards their homeland. This has been particularly true for 2019 as Oct 1 marked 70 years since the founding of New China.