A Ricoh GR II Visual Diary: A Shenzhen Afternoon
The distinct visual rhythm of a weekend afternoon in Shenzhen was meticulously documented using the Ricoh GR II, employing the evocative Positive Film creative style.
The journey commenced with the quintessential details of urban life. The initial focus was a striking, immediate contrast: a red poster set against a yellow one. This brief splash of color quickly gave way to a scene of city motion—a person hurrying past, two tickets in hand, suggesting anticipation and a destination.
The visual narrative then shifted indoors to a quieter setting, perhaps a local café, where a subtle hint of the holiday season appeared: three small Christmas tree croches resting on a table. The atmosphere soon transitioned to the low lights of a cinema, a scene of leisure defined by a single can of popcorn and a comforting bowl of chips.
As dusk approached, the city lights began to assert themselves. Commercial landmarks emerged, including a building displaying a "MAGART" sign, leading into the vibrant evening streetscape. Warmth and culinary promise were suggested by the lit sign of "Nanmen Hot Pot." The vast, glowing expanse of Shenzhen at night served as a grand backdrop, occasionally punctuated by a pragmatic urban reminder: a sidewalk sign prohibiting begging and performances. Even amidst the neon, the holiday spirit was visible in a shop's display of Christmas presents. A closer look at commerce was offered through a shop window filled with sparkling jewelry. A momentary whimsical detour revealed a miniature world—a toy roller coaster driving through an Eiffel Tower model.
The evening culminated with the true centerpiece: food. The meal began on a wooden table with two small, textural side dishes—one mild, the other a bolder, spicy option. The main courses followed: a comforting white cup of soup featuring ribs and lotus seeds, a generous bowl of dry-fried spicy duck (spoon included), and the simple nourishment of two buns in a bowl. The feast concluded with a rich bowl of rice topped with a duck leg, balanced by a bowl of fresh vegetables.
This collection of captured moments—from the contrasting posters and hurried tickets of the day to the brilliant lights and shared, abundant meal of the night—paints a dynamic, diverse, and vivid portrait of a Shenzhen weekend afternoon.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Ricoh GR II |
Lens | GR Lens 18.3mm F2.8 |
Creative Style | Positive Film |
Date | 6 December 2025 |
Location | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China |
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#: 1 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 400 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A red and a yellow poster | #: 2 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 400 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A person holding two tickets in his hand |
#: 3 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 400 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: Three small Christmas tree croches are sitting on a table |
#: 4 | SS: 1/8s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.3 | FL35: 28mm | Caption: A can of popcorn sitting in a cinema |
#: 5 | SS: 1/10s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: 0.3 | FL35: 28mm | Caption: A bowl of chips |
#: 6 | SS: 1/45s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A building with a sign that says MAGART |
#: 7 | SS: 1/45s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A building with a lit sign on the front says Nanmen Hot Pot | #: 8 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: Shenzhen city at night |
#: 9 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A sign on a sidewalk says begging and performances are not allowed | #: 10 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A display of christmas presents in a shop |
#: 11 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A shop window with lots of jewelry | #: 12 | SS: 1/8s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A toy roller coaster driving through Eiffel tower model |
#: 13 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A wooden table with two small bowls of side dishes |
#: 14 | SS: 1/45s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A small bowl of side dish on a wooden table | #: 15 | SS: 1/45s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A bowl of spicy side dish sitting on a table |
#: 16 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A white cup of soup with ribs and lotus seeds |
#: 17 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A bowl of dry-fried spicy duck with a spoon in it |
#: 18 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: Two buns in a bowl |
#: 19 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A bowl of rice with a duck leg on top of it | #: 20 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 35mm | Caption: A bowl of vegetables |
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