A Dongguan Autumn: Captured with the Ricoh GR II
Introduction Under the late-October sun in Dongguan, the Ricoh GR II's 'Positive Film' setting captured a day of street wandering. The morning revealed the city's quiet rhythm: a solitary bicycle, a vintage Mini Cooper contrasting with the Chinese metropolis, and the constant hum of traffic. Details emerged amidst the rush—the veins of a green leaf, the engineering of a car wheel, and a cheerful yellow bench. The focus shifted to city transport textures: a bike stripe, a handle with a green light, and a motorcycle grip, alongside a car driving down the street. High vantage points showed tall buildings against a cloudy sky and the organized chaos of a parking area, with small details like a street sign on a tree also noted. A midday break offered a cup of tea, followed by a feast of Guangdong cuisine: shrimp dumplings, various soups, vibrant curry shrimps, and fried food. The day concluded in transit, with a final glimpse of the modern world—a ce...
