Many people were out celebrating National Day 2019 in Tianjin [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]

National Day 2019 has been especially significant marking this special 70th anniversary for the founding of New China. Personally it was both an enjoyable and thoughtful time to be out and about mixing with the people, watching their enthusiasm while capturing, through the lens, many moments in such an historic milestone for the country.

The photos with this feature were all taken during the October 2019 holiday.