Capturing the Dragon Boat Festival Dinner at Pretty Cafe with Ricoh GR II

The air buzzed with festive energy as it was the Dragon Boat Festival in China. Families and friends gathered together to celebrate this special occasion, choosing the charming Pretty Cafe restaurant as their venue. A delightful dinner unfolded, filled with laughter and conversation. Amidst the joyous atmosphere, an exciting moment occurred as it was the first opportunity to experiment with a Ricoh GR II camera. Eager to explore its capabilities, the positive film style was selected to capture the visual feast laid out on the table. Each dish, beautifully arranged and vibrantly colored, became a subject for the lens. The resulting images aimed to reflect the warmth and conviviality of the evening, freezing moments of shared joy and culinary delight against the backdrop of the Dragon Boat Festival celebration.

Gears & Settings

Figures

Camera

Ricoh GR II

Lens

GR Lens 18.3mm F2.8

Creative Style

Positive Film

Date

May 2025

Location

Qingxi, Dongguan, Guangdong

Photos (25)

#: 1SS: 1/250s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0

#: 2SS: 1/200s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0

#: 3SS: 1/320s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0

#: 4SS: 1/180s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0

#: 5SS: 1/80s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0

#: 6SS: 1/90s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.0

#: 7SS: 1/80s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.0

#: 8SS: 1/60s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.0

#: 9SS: 1/90s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.3

#: 10SS: 1/80s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.3

#: 11SS: 1/90s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.3

#: 12SS: 1/125s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.0

#: 13SS: 1/90s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.3

#: 14SS: 1/125s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.0

#: 15SS: 1/125s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.3

#: 16SS: 1/60s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.3

#: 17SS: 1/80s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.7

#: 18SS: 1/80s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.7

#: 19SS: 1/90s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.7

#: 20SS: 1/60s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.7

#: 21SS: 1/60s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.7

#: 22SS: 1/60s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.7

#: 23SS: 1/60s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.7

#: 24SS: 1/80s | ISO: 320 | F: 3.2 | +/-: 0.7

#: 25SS: 1/40s | ISO: 640 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0

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