[Explanation] Shaanxi guy Xu Kai is an "alternative" photographer. In addition to his daily shooting work, his biggest hobby is to go to the countryside to take pictures for the elderly for free.
Since the first time he pressed the camera shutter in high school, he has left more than 500 smiling moments of old people.
For Xu Kai, each of these freeze-frame photos has a historical mark.
Xu Kai, 29, was born in Fuping County, Shaanxi. Whenever he returns to his hometown in the countryside, Xu Kai always likes to sit next to the old people and listen to them telling their own stories.
Xu Kai told reporters that every old man is like a thick history book. Talking with them can broaden their knowledge.
[Concurrent] Photographer Xu Kai
I used to like to take pictures, and then I went to the countryside to chat with these old people, and then took pictures with them after the chat. I think in this process, they can gain a lot of life experience and experience from them, and then at the same time. Improve my photography skills.
[Explanation] Despite the pressures of work and life, Xu Kai will always stop, take out the camera, and open the "talking box" as long as he passes through the countryside and meets a suitable subject.
After the photo is taken, Xu Kai will print out the photo on the spot and give it to the old man. At this time, the old man’s face will always have a smile.
[Concurrent] Photographer Xu Kai
Because there may be some older people who haven't gotten such photos in a long time.
Then I feel that more and more shots are being taken, and more and more people pay attention to me. I hope that more people will pay attention to this group, and not only materially, let them have some Gain, and then you can spiritually pay more attention to these old people.
[Explanation] During the epidemic this year, Xu Kai and two friends went out for business. On the way back to Xi'an, he opened the window of the car and greeted the strange old man on the side of the road. He was photographed by a friend and posted on the social platform.
Soon after, the video quickly became popular on the Internet, and Xu Kai's fans increased by hundreds of thousands.
Many netizens left messages saying: This video reminds people of grandparents in their hometown.
Xu Kai said that recently people have been asking himself how long can I hold free pictures for the elderly.
He believes that the word "persistence" is not appropriate here, because it is his interest to take pictures of the elderly.
Regardless of whether anyone is paying attention, he will maintain a relaxed attitude and keep doing this.
In the future, Xu Kai plans to shoot 9,999 elderly people. Although it may take a long time to shoot, he is full of expectations.
Party Field Report from Xi'an, Shaanxi
Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]