Saturday afternoon in Chinatown. The first day of Lunar New Year was quiet with only the occasional firecracker and leftover confetti on the street.
But, there was plenty to satisfy my fascination for people watching and street scenes.
Year of the Rooster
Rooster Talk
Red Envelopes
Peace
“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.”
~Rainer Maria Rilke
Under the Dragon
Lanterns
Break Time
“Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.”
~ Anthony J. D’Angelo
Dancing
Bakery Orders
Conversation
Saturday Cards
Firecracker Thrower
Jane Lurie Photography 
Gorgeous photos, Jane. A story in miniature. I have always love Chinese New Year and you captured its atmosphere beautifully in these images.
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Hi Otto, I love finding these small scenes and I’m happy you like this series. Thanks so much.
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Fine post,good information and wonderful pictures
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Thank you very much, Marylou. Appreciate your visit. It’s one of my favorite neighborhoods to photograph.
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I was hoping to see a post from Chinese New Year, Jane, and you didn’t disappoint. Thank you for these wonderful photos!
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Thank you, Susan. Happy you enjoyed. I was out of town this past weekend for the big parade.
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A wonderful set mixing vibrant with touching quiet moments and all in such gorgeous light!!!
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Hi Patti, Thank you! It was a lovely day simply wandering and observing. Happy you enjoyed this series. 🙂
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What a lovely joyous celebratory atmosphere you’ve captured Jane as well as those everyday little scenes of peoples lives . A real sense of community and involvement in your colourful images . Wonderful .
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Hi Poppy, This neighborhood is an inspiration for photographs. I’m so glad you felt the sense of community in them..that’s what I love about it. Thanks very much for your kind comment.
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Hi Jane, I just want you to know that I nominated you for an award. https://travel-gourmand.com/2017/02/03/blogger-recognition-award/. Have a wonderful weekend! ~Sunny
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Thank you very much, Sunny. Your kind support of my posts is much appreciated. I hope you have a great weekend, too!
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Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed a glimpse into the lives of the people of San Francisco’s Chinatown.
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I’m glad you enjoyed my walk around this neighborhood, Khürt. Thanks very much.
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Great photos! You sure know how to catch the moments of life! Stunning! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks very much, Cecilia. Happy you enjoyed them!
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Beautiful pictures and beautiful colours! However, and I don’t know why, the photo I like the most is the one that is b&w. I think the three man on the bench were captured from the perfect anlge.
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Thanks so much, Alicia. Makes me happy that that shot caught your eye– it just sang for me in black and white. I was shooting with the camera on my hip. 🙂 Appreciate your visit here.
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Magnificent impressions from Chinatown, San Francisco, Jane. You bring back happy memories from a visit long ago. ❤
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Thank you, Hanne. One of my favorite neighborhoods and how nice that it brought back fond memories. 🙂
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One of my favorites of your posts jane. Those first few shots really capture the spirit of the celebration and the colors are wonderful. Terrific!
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Thanks so much, Tina. It’s a wonderful neighborhood to wander. Glad you like the images.
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Beautiful images Jane! So colorful and full of life!
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Thanks so much, Cynthia!
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Great photo set, Jane. What I most like is your view for the extra in the ordinary, for the details to capture the full of life which makes your set so colourfull. Still in street photography you´re a master with an inspiring view.
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Hi Stefan, Thank you for your kind thoughts- you have made my day. Street photography is such a challenge.. a lot of work but I love the rewards. Happy you enjoyed these. 😊
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Their clothes are always so beautiful!
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The traditional festive clothing is lovely, Esmee. Happy you enjoyed this series. Thank you.
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Delightful colour and activity.
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Hi Karen, Chinatown is always buzzing with wonderful scenes. Glad you enjoyed them- thank you.
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Truly wonderful Jane! Love the photos!
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Thanks so much, Nicole. A favorite neighborhood. 🙂
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Your pictures look so amazing 🙂
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Thanks so much, Ann-Christin. Much appreciated.
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An excellent post celebrating Chinese New Year. Awesome photos.
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Hi Sunny, Thanks! I just love people watching. Happy you enjoyed these.
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Great shots Jane…..I’ve got some Chinese New Year shots too, but probably not till next week.
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Thanks, Mark. It was a quiet day which I enjoyed. I think the Lunar NY parade in SF is at the end in February. Looking forward to your shots!
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Wonderfull images!. I am hoping I will be be able to sped at least a couple hours in Chinatown in March when I come out to wine country.
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Thanks, John! I hope you do spend some time wandering the city. I love wine country- the Mustard is blooming right now… may be done by March but hopefully there will be some left. Enjoy!
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Amazig pictures!! Love them!!!
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Thanks so much, Javier!
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Great photographs of a great place.
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Thank you, CP. Happy you enjoyed them.
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Great pictures Jane, so full of live !
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Thanks so much, Patricia. Glad you enjoyed this series.
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Great pictures Jane, so full of live !
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Great photos. I love the vivid colors.
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Hi Knut, Happy you like them, thank you. it’s a great area of the city for photos. Hope all is well with you!
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I love all of the people you captured in rather mundane activities, but with amazing backdrops! Like Jack, I loved the Muslim girl in front of the
dragon wall – giving the peace sign! Thank you for my birthday message. Ended a nice day with my very precious 2 yr old granddaughter -we
both wore birthday crowns 🙂
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Hi Mary Lynn, What a wonderful birthday! I can hear your laughter. Happy you liked the captures of the neighborhood…it’s what I love about walking around this part of the city. So glad you are doing well. xox
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Lively local color !!!
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Thank you, Linda! A great place to have an afternoon walk. 🙂 Hope you are doing well.
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Looks like the spirit of the Lunar New Year was in full swing in Chinatown. Always nice to have some firecrackers popping around – it is always quite a show. Great photos as usual and hope all is well 😊 Chinatown here in Melbourne was packed with so many people on the weekend.
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Hi Mabel, The big parade is in February so I haven’t seen some of the traditional dragon dances and parades yet. We were remembering, fondly, the Lunar New Year parade in Sydney a few years ago. Such fun. Happy you enjoyed these quieter images of life. Glad you are having a good celebration in Melbourne. Thanks so much and hope all is well in your part of the world. 😊
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What fun, Jane, and SO nice to see almost everyone smiling!
Wonderfully colorful images.
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Hi Lisa, Yes, a very nice vibe on Saturday (given what else was going on in the country!) It is a vibrant part of the city. Glad you enjoyed these– thanks so much.
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Looks cozy, nice photography
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Thanks very much, Poetpas.
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Very nice set.
Got to see part of dragon winding through the street in Honolulu when I was little. The big thing was the firecrackers, of course, which went on deep into the night.
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Thanks, David. The bib Lunar New Year Parade is in February– I do love seeing the dragons dance. Can’t say I am a big fan of the firecrackers! Appreciate your comments! 🙂
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Looks like it was an awesome celebration. Thanks sooo much for sharing these marvelous photos, Jane!
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Thank you, Marcus, for taking a moment to enjoy. Much appreciated. Safe travels!
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Year of the Rooster would make a great jigsaw puzzle.
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What a great idea, Sharon! You are so creative. Thanks! Better start with the border pieces…
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Great photos.
Happy Chinese new year to you!
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Thanks so much, Rabirius!
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So interesting to see how another world lives, laughs and makes merry.
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Hi Paula, Such fun for me to observe the groups socializing in the parks – a real sense of community. Happy you enjoyed these – thank you so much.
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what gorgeous, bright, thought provoking shots….so charming….i am loving the conversation….just jumped out at me….fabulous!!!
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Thank you, April. I really loved that shot in black and white. Glad you agree and that you enjoyed the series.
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What a great post. Takes me back to Hong Kong. I LOVE your shots of Chinatown.
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Thank you, Jane. It is my favorite neighborhood to explore- rich with culture, people and architecture. So glad they bring back nice memories.
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Lovely, lovely photos.
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Thank you very much, Su Leslie. Much appreciated.
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Great photos as usual. Street photography is the best. I like the one of the young Muslim woman in front of the dragon wall painting. And it was on a weekend with so much chaos around immigration policy.
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Hi Jack, Indeed. Exactly why I included it. Street photography is a such a pleasurable challenge. Thanks so much and hope you are doing well.
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