A Mekong Night's Glow in Xishuangbanna
The vibrant pulse of air in Xishuangbanna, where the Lancang meets the Mekong's memory, drew me to the Gaozhuang Night Market. After sunset, this sprawling, luminous tapestry unfolded against the dark riverbank, creating an unforgettable sensory explosion.
The true star was the Night itself, enhanced by stunning human-made Lighting. Majestic Landmark structures, such as a towering Temple with a glistening Finial and intricate Sculpture, revealed ancient Tradition as they were illuminated against the skyline.
Down on the street, stalls overflowed with colorful Produce and enticing Food, often served on simple Tableware. The market was a joyful chaos—I captured the simple Happiness of people gathered, sharing a drink from a Bottle while the neon flash of a distant Amusement ride punctuated the scene.
Every click of my Sony A6700, equipped with the Sigma 56mm F1.4, was an attempt to freeze this lively atmosphere. Xishuangbanna by the river was a captivating blend of tropical City life and spiritual grace, a stunning display that rolled Night, Lighting, and Tourist attraction into one Event, moving from the quiet splendor of a Place of worship to the market's vibrant energy.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Sony A6700 |
Lens | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN |
Creative Style | FL (film) |
Date | 21 September 2025 |
Location | Xishuangbannan, Yunnan |
Temple, Landmark, Tourist attraction.#: 1 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Temple, Tourist attraction, Finial.#: 2 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Logo, Advertising, Graphics.#: 3 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Temple, Landmark, Place of worship.#: 4 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Food, Yellow, Produce.#: 5 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Food, Ingredient, Produce.#: 6 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Bottle, Soft drink, Liquid.#: 7 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Water, Summer, Leisure.#: 8 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm | City, Night, Fun.#: 9 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Event, Night, Tourist attraction.#: 10 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Furniture, Chair, Tablecloth.#: 11 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Night, Landmark, Spire.#: 12 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm | Night, Lighting, Tourist attraction.#: 13 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Amusement ride, Event, Night.#: 14 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Lighting, Night, Spiral.#: 15 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Landmark, Night, Tourist attraction.#: 16 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 84mm | Elephant, Working animal, Indian elephant.#: 17 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Night, Pagoda, Finial.#: 18 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Sculpture, Statue, Temple.#: 19 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Night, Tradition, Festival.#: 20 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Happiness, Toy, Animation.#: 21 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm | Banner.#: 22 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Landmark, Apartment, High-rise building.#: 23 | SS: 1/15s | ISO: 400 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 24 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Tableware, Ingredient, Food.#: 25 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
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