Shanghai After Dark: A Ricoh GR II Expedition and Peking Duck Delights

Introduction

The vibrant city of Shanghai pulsed with energy as the second day drew to a close. With the Ricoh GR II in hand, I captured the metropolitan area at night, the urban area bathed in the glow of automotive lighting. Neon signs, a striking red logo, and advertising illuminated the streets, leading me to a bustling restaurant.

Inside, the atmosphere was a blend of design and hardwood. My table was set with elegant tableware and drinkware, anticipating the feast to come. The first course arrived – a crisp salad, its freshness a delightful contrast to the rich flavors ahead. Then came the star: the Peking Duck. Each slice of meat and flesh, a perfect ingredient, was meticulously placed on the plate alongside chopsticks. The aroma of the food filled the air, a truly irresistible ingredient. Every detail, from the serveware to the fluid in my glass, contributed to the exquisite dining experience. This Peking Duck dinner at Peking Chamber Shanghai was the perfect culmination of a day filled with exploration and culinary delight.

Gears & Settings

Gears & Settings

Figures

Camera

Ricoh GR II

Lens

GR Lens 18.3mm F2.8

Creative Style

Positive Film

Date

2 July 2025

Location

Shanghai

Photos

Meat, Flesh, Food.#: 1 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 28mm

Restaurant, Design, Hardwood.#: 2 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 28mm

Tableware, Drinkware, Fluid.#: 3 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 28mm

Tableware, Chopsticks, Black.#: 4 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Fruit, Ingredient.#: 5 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 6 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Tableware, Food, Serveware.#: 7 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 8 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 9 | SS: 1/180s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Tableware, Salad.#: 10 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 11 | SS: 1/180s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Ingredient, Tableware.#: 12 | SS: 1/180s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

City, Automotive lighting, Urban area.#: 13 | SS: 1/20s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 28mm

Metropolitan area, Night, Urban area.#: 14 | SS: 1/20s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 28mm

Night, Urban area, Road surface.#: 15 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Red, Logo, Advertising.#: 16 | SS: 1/20s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Night, Restaurant, Logo.#: 17 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Night, Lighting, Public space.#: 18 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Night, Midnight, Holiday.#: 19 | SS: 1/13s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Zebra crossing, Pedestrian crossing, Road surface.#: 20 | SS: 1/45s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

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