Dunhuang Splendors in Shenzhen: A Spiritual Pause with the Lumix GM1
After a quick lunch, I headed to the Nanshan Museum for a brief, historical immersion: the Dunhuang Splendors Culture and Art Exhibition of Mogao Grottoes. The hall's quiet was a welcome break from Shenzhen's bustle, feeling like a pilgrimage. Intricate reproductions immediately captivated me, especially a serene buddha statue and grotto replicas radiating a timeless energy.
I studied the vivid narrative artistry of the cave paintings, marveling at the details. The exhibition showcased the sheer scale of the ancient work and its enduring power, evidenced by a group collectively focused on the art. My Lumix GM1 mostly remained silent, though I mentally captured a fellow admirer focused on a large reproduction.
The short visit was a profound spiritual and visual feast, connecting me briefly to the ancient artisans. On my way out, a modern statue next to a graffiti-covered wall surrounding a replica served as a reminder that history is always interacting with the present. The Dunhuang splendor was an unexpectedly profound anchor in a busy day.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Lumix GM1 |
Lens | Lumix 20mm F1.7 II |
Style | Expressive |
Date | 11 October 2025 |
Location | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China |
a sign on the side of a building#: 1 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 40mm |
a black and gold guide with chinese writing#: 2 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 3200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 40mm | a wall with a large number of numbers on it#: 3 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 640 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 40mm |
a wall with chinese writing on it#: 4 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 2000 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 40mm |
a statue of a woman in a red room#: 5 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 40mm | a red wall with a white writing on it#: 6 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 40mm |
a stone sculpture on display in a museum#: 7 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 1250 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 40mm |
a woman is looking at a wall with paintings#: 8 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 2000 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm | a painting on a wall#: 9 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 1000 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a statue of a buddha in the museum of the buddhist museum#: 10 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 3200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a large statue in a room with a wall covered in graffiti#: 11 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 3200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a statue of a woman in a red room#: 12 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 3200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a painting of a group of people in a room#: 13 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 1250 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm | a painting of a group of people in a room#: 14 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 2000 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a painting of a group of people in a room#: 15 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 3200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm | a painting of a buddha in a room#: 16 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 2500 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a statue of a woman in a red room#: 17 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 3200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a drum set on display in a museum#: 18 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 3200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a group of drums and a guitar hanging from a wall#: 19 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 3200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a group of people looking at paintings#: 20 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 3200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm | a painting of a snowy scene on a wall#: 21 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a blue sky with white clouds#: 22 | SS: 1/16000s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm | a white and blue bus#: 23 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 200 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a building with a sign that says the chinese language#: 24 | SS: 1/1300s | ISO: 200 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm | a white building with a blue sky in the background#: 25 | SS: 1/1300s | ISO: 200 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a large building#: 26 | SS: 1/1300s | ISO: 200 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a tall building with a clock on the top#: 27 | SS: 1/8000s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
a street sign with a red and white arrow#: 28 | SS: 1/6400s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: 0.7 | FL35: 40mm |
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