The gleam of the crop

Zhao Huiming, 58, was born in Jiangbulake and his family has been taking care of a small piece of the wheat field for generations. And while the tourists flock to admire the area's natural beauty, he was just happy that it has been a good year for him and the other local farmers.

"There has been a good balance of rain and sunlight this year, so we are having a bumper harvest," Zhao explained.

Guo was determined to capture the beauty of Jiangbulake with his paintbrushes, but choosing the right vantage point had posed a challenge because he couldn't decide where to set up his easel, the 25-year-old said.

"I posted many pictures of the wheat field on social media. Many people questioned whether I had used mobile apps or photo filters to enhance them because they felt the contrast between the golden wheat and clear blue sky was unreal," Guo noted. "There is absolutely no need for it."