Temple of the Soul's Retreat: A Ricoh GR II Journey
On a sunny afternoon in Hangzhou, the Temple of the Soul's Retreat, or Lingyin Temple, beckoned. Its ancient stones, steeped in history, whispered tales to the wind. Chinese architecture stood proud against the clear sky, adorned with intricate details of spring woody plants and blossoming flowers, petals unfurling in the gentle breeze. Everywhere, elements of creative arts and sculpture, including a majestic statue, spoke of devotion and mastery. We wandered through its hallowed grounds, past serene temples and sacred shrines, observing the play of sunlight and shade on the architecture. The gentle rustle of leaves on branches provided a natural soundtrack to our leisure. It was a journey through time, a testament to enduring faith, captured beautifully by the Ricoh GR II. Even the subtle details, like a notice sign, or a worn photograph brown with age, contributed to the rich tapestry of this unforgettable visit.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Ricoh GR II |
Lens | GR Lens 18.3mm F2.8 |
Creative Style | Positive Film |
Date | 4 July 2025 |
Location | Hangzhou, Zhejiang |
Spring, Woody plant, Chinese architecture.#: 1 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm | Concrete, Handwriting.#: 2 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 140 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm |
Column.#: 3 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm | Fluid, Bottle, Liquid.#: 4 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm |
Temple.#: 5 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm | Chinese architecture.#: 6 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 28mm |
Temple, Chinese architecture, Travel.#: 7 | SS: 1/90s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 28mm | Temple, Leisure, Crowd.#: 8 | SS: 1/350s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 28mm |
Leisure, Shade, Travel.#: 9 | SS: 1/1500s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm | Statue, Sculpture, Temple.#: 10 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 800 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 28mm |
Creative arts, Temple, Shrine.#: 11 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 28mm |
Chinese architecture, Japanese architecture, Temple.#: 12 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 28mm | Daytime, Leaf, Branch.#: 13 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm |
Chinese architecture, Japanese architecture, Architecture.#: 14 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm | Chinese architecture.#: 15 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm |
Flower, Petal, Shrub.#: 16 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm |
Shade, Lawn, Shadow.#: 17 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm | Sunlight, Shade, Shadow.#: 18 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm |
Sign, Notice. #: 19 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 125 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm |
Photograph, Brown, History.#: 20 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 140 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm |
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