Night Views of Shangri-La: A Photo Story

Introduction

The old town of Shangri-La had a cool, calm vibe as night fell. Lanterns, often made from natural stuff, started glowing warmly, showing off cool carvings and the old cobblestones. The air felt fresh, with hints of incense and the smell of fried food from nearby places. You could almost picture a lone horse, a working animal, clomping softly through the narrow streets.

Inside a cozy spot, the ceiling had a beautiful light fixture – really nice interior design that felt both traditional and comfy. On a small, solid wooden table sat a steaming coffee cup, its simple tableware a nice contrast to the brass and silver antiques you'd find in the market outside. The smell of something delicious frying in the kitchen promised a great meal. As it got darker, the city changed, with electric lights mixing with the soft, inviting glow of the lanterns.

Gears & Settings

Gears & Settings

Figures

Camera

Sony A6700

Lens

Sigma 16mm F1.4 Prime Lens

Creative Style

FL

Date

14 September 2025

Location

Shangri-La, Yunnan

Photos

Brass, Antique, Market.#: 1 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

Natural material, Silver, Copper.#: 2 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 24mm

Lighting, Light fixture, Lantern.#: 3 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 24mm

Ceiling, Lighting, Interior design.#: 4 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 24mm

Lighting, Light fixture, Night.#: 5 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 24mm

Horse, Working animal, Horse tack.#: 6 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 24mm

#: 7 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 24mm

Craft, Creative arts, Natural material.#: 8 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 24mm

Lighting, Natural material, Craft.#: 9 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 24mm

Tableware, Coffee cup, Cup.#: 10 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 11 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Food, Ingredient, Tableware.#: 12 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Food, Tableware, Fried food.#: 13 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

City, Town, Night.#: 14 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Landmark, Place of worship, Finial.#: 15 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Tourist attraction, Winter, Temple.#: 16 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Cat, Sculpture, Felidae.#: 17 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 24mm

Symbol, Graphic design.#: 18 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 24mm

Box, Wood stain, Hardwood.#: 19 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 24mm

Night, Lighting, Electricity.#: 20 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 24mm

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