SCAM!

I took this photo on the Bund in Shanghai. The Bund has been the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. It's a magnificent waterfront along the Huangpu River that contains modern and colonial architecture. end tourism blurb.

I think this guy was an illegal vendor. More of a scam artist if you ask me. He is selling this toy that can magically jump up and down by itself (that pink thing near his left hand). But if you look really closely (you wont be able to tell from the photo), the toy is attached to a transparant wire. One end of the wire is attached to the box, and the other end runs through the gap between his legs (near his knees) and he is holding it with his right hand which is concealed underneath his bag. By tugging the wire, he can make the toy move.

The only reason i knew this right away was because i saw the exact same scam in Venice Italy about 8 years ago. I guess it's a good scam.

Shooting Info

Capture Date: October 18, 2005
Capture Time: 14:19:25.4

Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G

Aperature: F/5.3
Shutter Speed: 1/500
ISO Sensitivity: 800
Focal Length: 42mm

Shooting Mode: Aperature Priority
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
Flash: None