Hangzhou Evening: Hot Pot and Train with GR II

Introduction

After a day exploring Hangzhou, our short trip culminated in a delightful hot pot dinner as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the city. The vibrant electronic signage of the restaurant illuminated the night as we savored the local flavors. Our table was laden with an array of fresh ingredients: various leafy vegetables, baskets overflowing with corn kernels and maize, and succulent cuts of meat. We cooked these in a bubbling pot, enjoying the rich aromas and tastes. The drinks flowed, including a colorful cocktail that added to the festive atmosphere. With satisfied appetites and a desire to capture every moment, I used my Ricoh GR II to document the culinary journey, from the close-up details of the kitchen utensils and tableware to the enticing presentation of each dish.

As dinner concluded, it was time to make our way to the train station. Mode of transport, whether road vehicles or trains, quickly became our focus as we prepared for our journey back to Shanghai. The bustling train station was a symphony of departures and arrivals, and soon, we were on the train, reflecting on the day's adventures and the delicious hot pot that capped off our Hangzhou excursion.

Gears & Settings

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

Photos

Textile, Visual arts, Creative arts.#: 1 | SS: 1/45s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Mode of transport, Transport, Road.#: 2 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 560 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Land vehicle, Mode of transport, Vehicle.#: 3 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 560 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Restaurant, Night, Electronic signage.#: 4 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 250 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Brown, Close-up, Kitchen utensil.#: 5 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Tableware, Drinkware, Cup.#: 6 | SS: 1/13s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Serveware, Dishware, Kitchen utensil.#: 7 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Ingredient, Tableware.#: 8 | SS: 1/20s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Maize, Ingredient.#: 9 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Ingredient, Corn kernel.#: 10 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Ingredient, Dishware.#: 11 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Ingredient, Meat.#: 12 | SS: 1/15s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 13 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 14 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Tableware, Alcoholic drink, Cocktail.#: 15 | SS: 1/20s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Corn kernel, Maize.#: 16 | SS: 1/45s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Basket, Food, Ingredient.#: 17 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Food, Ingredient, Leaf vegetable.#: 18 | SS: 1/20s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Train, Train station, Transport.#: 19 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Mode of transport, Transport, Train.#: 20 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

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