Observations:
Military dress
Stands alone
picture taken from below
fireworks raising upwards in background
in front of birdcage
not looking at camera
To infer
Many things can be inferred about China just from looking at this picture. The most noticeable thing is that the man is dressed in a military uniform, which shows China's not unknown military focus. The man standing alone could also be used to infer many things. The idea most seen here could be that China sees itself as a "stand alone" nation, and believes highly of themselves in relation to many other countries. This is also shown in the way the picture has been taken. The camera angle is from below the man. This seems to be to include the fireworks in the background shooting towards the sky, another "metaphor" for greatness, but also to be distinctly below the Soldier. To have the Chinese Soldier above and looked up to as a symbol of power and greatness. Finally it can be noticed the soldier has a solid stare which is not into or even in the direction of the camera. This communicates poise and concentration the Chinese have and want to appear to have to the world, in competition, military, and all other walks of life.
