A Photographic Journey with the iPhone 17: From City Grandeur to Personal Moments
Upgrading from the small iPhone 12 mini to the powerful iPhone 17 significantly elevated my photography. My first project was to capture the essence of Longgang, Shenzhen, using the FotorGear Leica Vivid creative style on the phone's camera.
The photographic journey started in the heart of the imposing metropolitan area. I focused on the city's imposing nature, capturing the towering, glass-clad commercial skyscrapers. These structures brilliantly reflected the midday sun and framed vibrant advertising displays. A small, focused detail within this vast urban scene was an orderly banner with a cheerful mascot, promoting the simple message of cleanliness.
Seeking a change of pace and subject, I moved to a public area bustling with activity yet offering tranquility. Here, pedestrians and walkers enjoyed their downtime, finding cool respite beneath an array of colorful umbrella canopies. This relaxed, simple scene provided a distinct and welcome contrast to the earlier architectural subjects.
As evening descended, the search for a delicious meal began. The iPhone 17's lens truly came into its own in this intimate setting, beautifully capturing the dinner. The warm lighting highlighted the rich colors of the fried food and the various ingredients artfully arranged on the table. The final, perfectly composed shot was an inviting, golden drink, complete with a precisely placed drinking straw. This entire experience unequivocally showcased the iPhone 17's versatile capability to document both the expansive scope of the city and personal, intimate moments of leisure.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Apple iPhone 17 |
Lens | iPhone 17 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6 |
Creative Style | FotorGear Leica Vivid |
Date | 9 November 2025 |
Location | Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong |
Public space, Pedestrian, Leisure.#: 1 | SS: 1/1216s | ISO: 66 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 29mm | Umbrella, Leisure, Shade.#: 2 | SS: 1/1517s | ISO: 67 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 29mm |
Leisure, Pedestrian, Crowd.#: 3 | SS: 1/1706s | ISO: 66 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 29mm | Glass, Commercial building, Advertising.#: 4 | SS: 1/2747s | ISO: 48 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 28mm |
Daytime, Building, Urban area.#: 5 | SS: 1/972s | ISO: 59 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm | Font, Orange, Logo.#: 6 | SS: 1/686s | ISO: 47 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 29mm |
Mascot, Advertising, Cleanliness.#: 7 | SS: 1/1517s | ISO: 67 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 29mm | Advertising, Logo, Retail.#: 8 | SS: 1/429s | ISO: 55 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 29mm |
Urban area, Metropolitan area, Commercial building.#: 9 | SS: 1/1392s | ISO: 66 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 29mm | Composite material, Glass, Engineering.#: 10 | SS: 1/4329s | ISO: 52 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm |
Advertising, Banner, Poster.#: 11 | SS: 1/6329s | ISO: 66 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 29mm | Public space, Pedestrian, Leisure.#: 12 | SS: 1/1239s | ISO: 66 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 29mm |
Public space, Umbrella, Pedestrian.#: 13 | SS: 1/772s | ISO: 66 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm | Advertising, Banner.#: 14 | SS: 1/2207s | ISO: 59 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 26mm |
Advertising, Banner.#: 15 | SS: 1/7812s | ISO: 61 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 26mm | Sign.#: 16 | SS: 1/1196s | ISO: 47 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm |
Daytime, Urban area, Building.#: 17 | SS: 1/2747s | ISO: 58 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 29mm | Tableware, Drinking straw, Cocktail.#: 18 | SS: 1/63s | ISO: 131 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm |
Food, Tableware, Fried food.#: 19 | SS: 1/106s | ISO: 131 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm | Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 20 | SS: 1/94s | ISO: 131 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm |
Tableware, Alcoholic drink, Drinkware.#: 21 | SS: 1/67s | ISO: 169 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm | Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 22 | SS: 1/113s | ISO: 131 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm |
Tableware, Dishware, Serveware.#: 23 | SS: 1/121s | ISO: 130 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm | Advertising, Leisure, Banner.#: 24 | SS: 1/121s | ISO: 61 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm |
Bank, Recreation, Leisure.#: 25 | SS: 1/32s | ISO: 614 | F: 1.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 36mm |
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