Snapshots: Michael Yamashita

Name: Michael Yamashita
Type of photographer: Professional
Publications: "The Mekong: A Journey on the Mother of Waters (Takarajima Books)", "In the Japanese Garden (Starwood)", participated in five "Day in the Life of ..."
Achievements: National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Pictures of the Year Competition, New York Art Director's Club, Asian-American Journalists Association (AAJA), Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA)

Kazakhs in Gansu
Gansu Province, China
Descendants of earlier arrival Kazakhs recite muslim prayers before feasting on lamb and horse at a memorial service.

Foot binding in Yunnan