Thursday 7 May 2009

Gentle but firm!

Shanghai Airport
Health check on board before disembarkment

18 comments:

Olivier said...

la parano est partout ;o(

Cezar and Léia said...

Gee...What a shot!Great picture.
Thanks for advice!
Léia :-)

Anonymous said...

I love the shots that tell a story ...This is a great shot

henny said...

Were you wearing mask? We are herea as it is highly recomended. Are you having a great time in China?

Dina said...

What are they doing, taking your temperature?? Good luck!

Julie said...

Paranoia abounds!

Diederick Wijmans said...

Thank you, Olivier and Julie! I share your opinion!

Grazie, Cezar&Léia!!

Thank you, Carrie!!

Thank you too, Henny!! I had a great time in China, although it was short as I am leaving again today!

Yes Dina, they were taking our temperature with the sort of gun you can see in the picture. Then there was a second person behind this lady, also totally covered, who took random samples from people's throat with a small stick!!

Ken Mac said...

return of the body snatchers!

Virginia said...

Oh my. I hope this helps us keep our seats to Paris! I'm all for it.
V

Ann said...

Paranoi abounds, indeed. We have thermal scanners at major airports. Apparently, as you walk past, they can pick up whether you have a fever.

Laurie Allee said...

Wow. WHat an amazing shot.

brattcat said...

Coming through Heathrow security the other day I was asked how I felt. The way she scrutinized me, I knew she wasn't simply being sociable. This is a great documentary photograph.

Anonymous said...

What a strange welcome!!!Good luck!

Dina said...

They even took samples?? Seems so strange.

Kcalpesh said...

Just reminds me of Starwars somewhat!

Jana said...

these photos and your writing are all very lovely I found you through "blogs of note." A wonderful find I must say!

12052 said...
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12052 said...

@ Julie & Ann.. I don't think it's paranoia. With a population like theirs the Chinese gtta be careful.

But its a very sci fi moment.