Shanghai ferry

This is one of the ferries in Shanghai, pictured with the Communication Tower - the Oriental Pearl Tower, to give it its proper name. The difference in styles between the ferry and the tower is typical of Shanghai, a town of high contrast. This photo was taken from the Bund, the most famous river-front in China,

And here's part of the Bund itself - river 'bank' and Customs House shown below... 

It's not Venice, but Shanghai is an incredible city glittering with architecture. 

These photos didn't come out too badly, even though I didn't have an aeroplane fixed to my camera, which is my usual prerequisite for good photography. Long story, needs another blog entry.