Dianchi Lake: A Rainy Afternoon Escape

Introduction

On a rainy afternoon, I drove my Mini Cooper to Dianchi Lake in Kunming, planning to cycle its perimeter and capture its subdued beauty. The drive, a gentle hum against the rain, led to the serene lake, its waters reflecting the cloudy sky. Cycling, I observed the lapping water, vibrant rain-soaked grasses, and even a tiny green insect. The journey offered varied perspectives: a distant train, a sturdy fence framing the lake, and vast plains. I noted the sky's architecture and captured a yellow flower and a silver roadside marker. Returning to my Mini Cooper, I reflected on the tranquil blend of effort and peace from my rainy afternoon escape at Dianchi Lake.

Gears & Settings

Gears & Settings

Figures

Camera

Sony A6700

Lens

Sigma 56mm F1.4 Prime Lens

Creative Style

FL

Date

10 September 2025

Location

Kunming, Yunnan

Photos

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Motor vehicle.#: 1 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.5 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Train, Transport, Rolling stock.#: 2 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Fence, Leisure, Spring.#: 3 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Plain, Grassland, Land lot.#: 4 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Sky, Daytime, Architecture.#: 5 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Flower, Petal, Yellow.#: 6 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Triangle, Natural material, Silver.#: 7 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Grasses, Flowering plant, Plant stem.#: 8 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Water, Water resources, Fluid.#: 9 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Sky, Blue, Cloud.#: 10 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Umbrella, People in nature, Leisure.#: 11 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Water, Body of water.#: 12 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Water, Fluid.#: 13 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Insect, Green, Arthropod.#: 14 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Car, Motor vehicle, Automotive Exterior.#: 15 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Coastal and oceanic landforms, Coast, Sea.#: 16 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Coast, Coastal and oceanic landforms, Sea.#: 17 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Motor vehicle, Automotive Exterior, Car.#: 18 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Furniture, Summer, Outdoor furniture.#: 19 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Water resources, Water, Body of water.#: 20 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

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