Speaking Through My Eastern Eyes.

This book is about a nature-photographer's 35 years of photo explorations with nature in several countries. Youli Xia is a native of Beijing, China. This book serves as an invitation to the readers and viewers of this presentation- to enjoy some of the most rare sites ever seen by humans. Some of the captured images are what most people could only imagine, in their mind or in a dream. The visual subjects of interest include: animals and wildlife to season transformations to unique building designs and picturesque skylines and landscapes, to name a few. Over the years, Youli has established what he calls a "Spiritual dialogue with nature." That means that he respects and honors the rights to time and space for non-human subjects of nature. For example, he knows that if he expects to capture a truly natural picture of birds mating, he needs to remember that patience is a virtue. Similarly, if he wants to capture that perfect sunset, he has to be in position and wait until it happens. Waiting for a tree to fully transform from budding to blooming flowers to barren conditions, and back to budding requires respect for nature's time and space. So, as you read his scenic descriptions, try to imagine yourself alongside him. Allow yourself to feel some of what he felt. If some of his pictures make you smile, go ahead and smile. If some of his pictures make your eyes water, that's okay because perhaps he had to wipe his eyes also. Finally, as you inspect his pictures, use your imagination and creativity to imagine being there.