Shanghai Through the Lens: A Ricoh GR II Street Photography Journey
Under Shanghai's brilliant sun, I walked the Bund, Ricoh GR II in hand. I captured the city's pulse: a double-decker bus, historic hotels contrasting futuristic Pudong skyscrapers. The Bund's energy surrounded me—families strolling, vendors, tourists gazing at the river. My GR II clicked, documenting worn pavements, a high-rise reflecting the sky—old and new converging.
My journey continued, framing chaotic roads and quiet window details. The sun highlighted grand buildings, and the modern giants across the river. Overhead, wires crisscrossed the sky, while traffic flowed—buses and cars. As light softened, I captured more city structures and diverse vehicles, the roads a recurring theme. Finally, at a bustling corner, the GR II caught the dynamic street, with iconic high-rises silently watching over the lively city, each shot a captured memory.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Ricoh GR II |
Lens | GR Lens 18.3mm F2.8 |
Creative Style | Positive Film |
Date | 3 July 2025 |
Location | Shanghai |
Mode of transport, Urban area, Building.#: 1 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm | Neighbourhood, Town, Pedestrian.#: 2 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Street, Pedestrian, Concrete.#: 3 | SS: 1/750s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Composite material, Sidewalk, High-rise building.#: 4 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Road surface, Town, Urban area.#: 5 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Window, Town, Neighbourhood.#: 6 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Building, Daytime, Window.#: 7 | SS: 1/750s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Building, Daytime, Urban area.#: 8 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm | High-rise building, Condominium, Apartment.#: 9 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Electricity, Overhead power line, Wire.#: 10 | SS: 1/750s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm | Sky, Metropolitan area, Urban design.#: 11 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Bus, Mode of transport, Transport.#: 12 | SS: 1/350s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Land vehicle, Mode of transport, Vehicle.#: 13 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Building, Daytime, Urban area.#: 14 | SS: 1/350s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Family car, Luxury vehicle, Full-size car.#: 15 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Mode of transport, Bus, Transport.#: 16 | SS: 1/750s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm | Road surface, Road, City.#: 17 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Road, Road surface, City.#: 18 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Street, Vehicle. #: 19 | SS: 1/350s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm | High-rise building, Condominium, Headquarters.#: 20 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
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