A blooming success in Tian'anmen

Li Haibo's eagle eye missed nothing as he oversaw preparations for a giant floral basket, the centerpiece of this year's National Day display in Beijing's Tian'anmen Square.

Standing on a steel terrace overlooking bustling crowds of tourists, Li carefully marked the location of each artificial flower before it adorned the basket.

The floral display is a National Day routine observed by Li, an award-winning flower expert, for 21 years.