Evening Reverie: Wen Yiduo's Former Residence

Introduction

We had just finished a late dinner, the city lights reflecting off the wet streets as we made our way back to the hotel. It was then, almost by chance, that we stumbled upon the former residence of Wen Yiduo. The commemorative plaque, weathered by time, stood as a testament to the Chinese poet and scholar known for his nationalistic verses.

The night cast long shadows, and the iron and metal fence surrounding the property seemed to guard the memories within. I captured several images, each telling a silent story. The darkness and night enveloped the symbolic architecture. A lone flower, its delicate petals still vibrant despite the hour, offered a touch of solace against the stark backdrop.

Inside, or perhaps visible through a window, a teddy bear and other stuffed toys sat on an old piece of furniture, hinting at lives lived within those walls. The wood stain on various surfaces, along with fading handwriting on what might have been a blackboard, spoke of a bygone era. Even a map, perhaps of the area or a journey, seemed to whisper tales of the past. The warm glow of a lighting fixture in the night illuminated a still-life scene, capturing the essence of the moment. Further down the street, cars and other motor vehicles moved past, a stark contrast to the quiet reverence of the former residence.

Gears & Settings

Gears & Settings

Figures

Camera

Sony A6700

Lens

Sigma 56mm F1.4 Prime Lens

Creative Style

FL

Date

9 September 2025

Location

Kunming, Yunnan

Photos

Condolence letter letter.

#: 1 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Iron, Metal, Fence.#: 2 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Commemorative plaque.#: 3 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Former home of Wen Yi Duo.

#: 4 | SS: 1/8s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Text, Font.#: 5 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Map.

#: 6 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Darkness, Night, Symbol.#: 7 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Flower, Petal, Flowering plant.#: 8 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Teddy bear, Stuffed toy, Furniture.#: 9 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Wood stain, Handwriting.#: 10 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Dog, Pug, Carnivores.#: 11 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Brown, Wood stain, Hardwood.#: 12 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Blackboard, Wood stain, Slate.#: 13 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Brown, Lighting, Night.#: 14 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Lighting, Light fixture, Still life photography.#: 15 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Car, Motor vehicle, Automotive Exterior.#: 16 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Land vehicle, Car, Vehicle.#: 17 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 84mm

Orange, Graphics, Graphic design.#: 18 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 84mm

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