Beijing life through foreign eyes

When you have lived in a place for a long time, subtle changes that occur in your surroundings often escape the eye.

Sunset at the Summer Palace, by Francois Nadeau, Canada

The face of Beijing has changed rapidly in recent years, but even dramatic changes quickly become part of people's daily lives.

However, for those keen on using a camera to capture the spirit of cities, and other places, these changes can tell the stories of residents' pursuits and dreams.