Shanghai Afternoons: A Ricoh GR II Photo Essay

Introduction

On our last Shanghai afternoon, my Ricoh GR II captured the city's essence. Modern luxury cars and commercial headquarters contrasted with serene leaves and shaded trees. Sunlight transformed glass into art, illuminating intricate details indoors. As evening fell, lanterns glowed, and the city's blend of nature, architecture, and urban design, from bicycles to restaurant details, told a vibrant story of Shanghai's energy.

Gears & Settings

Gears & Settings	Figures
Camera	Ricoh GR II
Lens	GR Lens 18.3mm F2.8
Creative Style	Positive Film
Date	5 July 2025
Location	Shanghai

Photos

Car, Car door, Personal luxury car.#: 1 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Leaf, Branch, Twig.#: 2 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Daytime, Commercial building, Headquarters.#: 3 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Headquarters, Corporate headquarters.#: 4 | SS: 1/750s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Tree, Branch, Shade.#: 5 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Tree, Automotive Exterior, Car.#: 6 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Daytime, Leaf, Branch.#: 7 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Glass, Sunlight, Daylighting.#: 8 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Branch, Morning, Sunlight.#: 9 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Lighting, Furniture, Curtain.#: 10 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Light fixture, Ceiling, Lighting.#: 11 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Photograph, Daytime, Nature.#: 12 | SS: 1/1500s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Lighting, Light fixture, Lantern.#: 13 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Awning, Mixed-use, Shade.#: 14 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Home, Molding, Shade.#: 15 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm

Sunlight, Twig, Evening.#: 16 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Bicycle, Bicycle tire, Bicycle wheel.#: 17 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Glass, Restaurant, Iron.#: 18 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Glass, Handwriting, Restaurant.#: 19 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

Urban design, Wire.#: 20 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 28mm

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