Qingxi in Superia 200: A Winter's Day Captured with the iPhone 17
The cold wind of Qingxi, Dongguan, provided a sharp, invigorating backdrop to my solitary exploration, captured through the lens of the iPhone 17. To imbue the scenes with a nostalgic, muted richness, I applied the FotorGear Fujifilm Superia 200 Simulation—perfect for the quiet beauty revealed under a chill November sky.
Architectural Contrasts:
The journey began by documenting the town's architecture, a study in contrasts. An old, wrecked building with a tree in front of it stood as a powerful monument to time and decay, juxtaposed against the endurance of nature. Modernity was close at hand, represented by a sleek car parked in front of a city building and a tall building with a clock on top, which seemed to loom watchfully over the streets, setting the town's rhythm. Urban design also offered visual interest, such as a white building featuring a practical, striking metal staircase on its exterior.
Quiet Details and Persisting Life:
Moving into the town's quieter corners, the small details began to emerge. Despite the cold, patches of life offered brief bursts of color: a bunch of flowers growing in a garden and a close-up of a flower with green leaves. Even the mundane structures contributed to the town's textured tapestry: a white metal railing marked with an AD sticker and a plant with green leaves clinging to a wall. A narrow alley with a tall building in the background offered a momentary sense of enclosure before the town opened up again.
Warmth and Inner Spaces:
The atmosphere shifted as I retreated into the warmth of a local spot. The interior scenes captured a sense of quiet contemplation, embodied by a man sitting at a table in a restaurant. The modern connection was acknowledged by the familiar sight of a cell phone sitting on a table. The warmth was evident in the small, comforting rituals: a cup of tea on a table and a tea pot on a wicker stand. My meal became a still life, captured with the same distinct, film-like quality: a bowl of food and chops on a table, and a plate of meat on a table.
Whimsical Farewell:
The photographic journey concluded with charming notes found indoors—objects of comfort and memory. A stuffed bear with a white fur hat and a snowman with a hat and a scarf offered a final, whimsical contrast to the cold outside. The cold wind had compelled me to observe Qingxi closely, and the iPhone 17 had faithfully recorded the brief, beautiful moments of its winter character.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Apple iPhone 17 |
Lens | iPhone 17 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6 |
Creative Style | FotorGear Fujifilm Superia 200 Simulation |
Date | 20 November 2025 |
Location | Qingxi, Dongguan, Guangdong |
A car parked in front of a city | A white building with a metal staircase going up the side |
A tall building with a clock on top | A wrecked building with a tree in front of it |
A bunch of flowers growing in a garden | A close up of a flower with green leaves |
A white metal railing with an AD sticker on it | A plant with green leaves growing on a wall |
A narrow alley with a tall building in the background | A plant with pink flowers |
A cat looking out the window | A cat sitting on a ledge outside |
A street light in a city at night | A cup of tea on a table |
A man sitting at a table in a restaurant | A cell phone sitting on a table |
A tea pot on a wicker |
A bowl of food and chops on a table |
A plate of meat on a table | A car door with a red light on it |
A stack of books | A table with a white tablecloth |
A white cup with a small bowl of orange | A white bowl of orange |
A white cup and a piece of orange | A maple leaf shaped cake topper on a stick |
A person holding a piece of orange on a stick | A white bowl of orange |
A stuffed bear with a white fur hat | A snowman with a hat and a scarf |
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