Capturing Ganzhou in the Rain: A Lumix GM1 Journey

Despite the persistent Ganzhou rain, a photographic stroll with my Lumix GM1 and 20mm F1.7 lens, using the "Expressive" picture style, captured the vibrant city's essence. Rain-enhanced textures of ancient brick walls and slick cobblestone alleys were early subjects, using settings to emphasize moisture and subtle movement. The architectural landscape, including temples and a striking red lantern, was photographed, adjusting aperture and ISO to isolate subjects and handle lower light. Lunch in a local eatery became a culinary photo opportunity, carefully composing dishes with a soft background. A lull in the rain offered a quieter exploration of public spaces, capturing power lines and a red umbrella. As evening arrived, city lights reflecting off wet streets provided the final photographic moments.

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

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* Labels were generated by AI.

Wall, Red, Brick.#: 1 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Wall, Brickwork, Brick.#: 2 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Wall, Red, Architecture.#: 3 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Wall, Architecture, Street.#: 4 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Street, Alley, Flagstone.#: 5 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Brickwork, Brick, Wall. #: 6 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Wall, Brick, Brickwork.#: 7 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Wall, Rock, Brown, Cat.#: 8 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 400 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Chinese architecture, Japanese architecture, Temple.#: 9 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Red, Chinese architecture, Lantern.#: 10 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Street, Alley, Cobblestone.#: 11 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 40mm

Red, Lighting, Lantern.#: 12 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Red, Light fixture, Lighting.#: 13 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 250 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Green, Plant stem, Macro photography.#: 14 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Green, Bryophyte, Moss.#: 15 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Food, Ingredient, Tableware.#: 16 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.2 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Food, Ingredient, Cooking.#: 17 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 18 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Food, Ingredient, Recipe.#: 19 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Liverworts, Arums, Algae.#: 20 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Public space, Pedestrian.#: 21 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Alley, Street, Road surface.#: 22 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 200 | F: 3.2 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Alley, Overhead power line, Neighbourhood.#: 23 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 5.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Red, Alley, Umbrella.#: 24 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.5 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Wall, Alley, Street.#: 25 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 3.2 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

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