In among the many news and sports images generated daily by our photographers around the world are real gems which have nothing to do with breaking news or deadlines. Leo Langs picture of Peking Opera performers in full costume playing cards and smoking during a break in a performance is one such.
The costumes are sumptuous; the tension palpable despite the masks and heavy makeup and it seems that at times of stress good guys and bad guys alike smoke their cigarettes down to the filter.
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