Barbecue at Lu Tai Long: A Japanese-Style Restaurant in Shenzhen

Introduction

On July 31, 2025, in Longgang, Shenzhen, I captured the city's beauty with my Ricoh GR II. The cloudy skies created a unique photographic canvas, perfect for the GR II's "Positive Film" style.

Our exploration began with tranquil water resources, where water lilies and delicate flowers adorned the surface, surrounded by swaying grasses. We then observed the city's commitment to green urban design and public spaces, noting pedestrians, leisure, and vibrant advertising.

Lunch at Lu Tai Lang was a highlight, featuring appetizers like pickled cabbage and salted edamame, followed by tableside-cooked meat and beef with mushrooms and vegetables. The meal concluded with a cold rice cake.

Our walk continued past Blend Cafe. I also spotted pet toys on shelves, including whimsical toy figures and stuffed animals. Finally, a pair of stylish sneakers completed the day's visual narrative.

The cloudy skies may have muted colors, but the GR II, with its "Positive Film" style, rendered the day's experiences with a rich, authentic, and subtly vibrant feel, documenting the city's quiet artistry.

Gears & Settings

Gears & Settings

Figures

Camera

Ricoh GR II

Lens

GR Lens 18.3mm F2.8

Creative Style

Positive Film

Date

31 July 2025

Location

Shenzhen, Guangdong

Photos

Water resources, Water Lily.#: 1 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Flower, Petal, Grasses.#: 2 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Green, Reservoir, Headquarters.#: 3 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Public space, Architecture, Urban design.#: 4 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.5 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Pet Toy.#: 5 | SS: 1/90s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Toy, Shelf, Shelving.#: 6 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Toy, Felinae, Felidae.#: 7 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Stuffed toy, Toy, Fur.#: 8 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Public space, Pedestrian, Leisure.#: 9 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Advertising, Banner, Design.#: 10 | SS: 1/350s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Appetizers.#: 11 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Salted Edamame.#: 12 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Seasoning Combination.#: 13 | SS: 1/90s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Chopsticks.#: 14 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Appetizers, Pickled Cabbage.#: 15 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Meat, Beef.#: 16 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Ingredient, Meat.#: 17 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Meat, Ingredient.#: 18 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Meat, Ingredient.#: 19 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Steak on the Stove.#: 20 | SS: 1/90s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Cold Rice Cake with Pea Flour & Syrup.#: 21 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Mushrooms on the Stove.#: 22 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Vegetables with Garlic Slices and Green Pepper Rings.#: 23 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Blend Cafe.#: 24 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Footwear, Shoe, Sneakers.#: 25 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

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