Dajueshan Mountain: A Rainy Day Photo Diary with Lumix GM1

Dajueshan, a majestic mountain situated in Zixi County, within the Fuzhou prefecture of Jiangxi Province, China, offers a captivating natural landscape. Its geographical proximity to the renowned Wuyi Mountains in neighboring Fujian Province further enhances its appeal as a destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Our visit to this verdant expanse unfolded on a particularly atmospheric rainy afternoon, casting a unique and somewhat ethereal ambiance over the surroundings. The soft drizzle and mist-laden air imbued the mountain scenery with a sense of tranquility and mystery, creating a distinct visual character. Armed with my trusty Panasonic Lumix GM1 compact mirrorless camera and the exceptionally sharp and bright Lumix 20mm F1.7 prime lens, I endeavored to capture the essence of this experience through a series of photographs. The compact size of the GM1 made it an ideal companion for navigating the potentially damp and uneven terrain, while the wide aperture of the prime lens allowed for excellent light gathering capabilities even under the overcast conditions, promising a shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh in the resulting images. The 20mm focal length, equivalent to a 40mm lens on a full-frame camera, offered a versatile perspective, well-suited for both capturing the broader landscapes and focusing on finer details that caught my eye amidst the rain-kissed foliage and misty trails of Dajueshan. The following collection of images serves as a visual diary of that memorable afternoon, a testament to the mountain's quiet beauty as perceived through the lens of a compact camera.

Gears & Settings	Figures
Camera	Lumix GM1
Lens	Lumix 20mm F1.7 II
Style	Expressive
Date	Apr 2025
Location	Zixi, Fuzhou, Jiangxi, China

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Temple, Hill station, Tourist attraction.#: 1 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Green, Stream, Spring.#: 2 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 3.5 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 40mm

Doll, Toy, Lawn ornament.#: 3 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.5 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 40mm

Leaf, Natural environment, Wood.#: 4 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 400 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Sky, atmospheric phenomenon, Wilderness.#: 5 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.3 | FL35: 40mm

Temple, Leisure, Travel.#: 6 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 400 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Green, Leaf, Moisture.#: 7 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 250 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Green, Close-up, Twig.#: 8 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 40mm

Close-up, Plant stem, Macro photography.#: 9 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 1000 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 40mm

Rock, Wood, Rubble.#: 10 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Mountain, Mountainous landforms, Hill.#: 11 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 40mm

atmospheric phenomenon, Vegetation, Bridge.#: 12 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

atmospheric phenomenon, Vegetation, Mountain.#: 13 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Mountainous landforms, Mountain, Bridge.#: 14 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Mountainous landforms, Mountain, Highland.#: 15 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 40mm

Mountainous landforms, Mountain, Green.#: 16 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 40mm

Vegetation, Forest, Natural landscape.#: 17 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Sky, Mountain, Mountainous landforms.#: 18 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 40mm

Green, Leaf, Nature.#: 19 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Cable car, Forest, Tourist attraction.#: 20 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Mountainous landforms, Mountain, Hill.#: 21 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Mountainous landforms, Mountain, Vegetation.#: 22 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 40mm

Water resources, Watercourse, Bridge.#: 23 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Green, atmospheric phenomenon, Jungle.#: 24 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Hill station, Tourist attraction, Chinese architecture.#: 25 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 500 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

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