Chadong Village Morning Light: A Sony A6700 Photo Essay

December 25, 2025

Chadong Village Morning Light: A Sony A6700 Photo Essay

On the cold, bright morning of December 18, 2025, Chadong village in Xinfeng County, Shaoguan, Guangdong, China, was illuminated by the rising sun. The light touched the field, causing the water droplets and grass to gleam.

The landscape presented a rich tapestry of natural beauty. A winding road, illuminated by the clear blue morning sky, climbed toward the mountains. From this elevation, the village was softened by fog, with the mountain outlines gently emerging. A solitary hill offered a commanding view of a small, distant village.

Closer observations revealed a shadowed path silently covered with fallen red leaves. The details of the natural world were striking: a pine cone rested on a branch, and a delicate silver grass flower stood out against a soft, blurred background.

The scene was vibrant with color. A cherry blossom branch, prominent in the foreground, displayed pink flowers, and a single brown cherry blossom leaf was highlighted by the light. The woods were ablaze with autumn hues; a maple tree's red and yellow leaves contrasted vividly against the clear blue sky. The clear blue sky also framed the striking red of a Metasequoia Glyptostroboides, mirrored by the silhouette of a yellow-leaved maple. A dry brown maple leaf lay on a plant, bathed in sunshine.

The village panorama included a distinctive white building with a tile roof. Nearer the ground, white Imperata cylindrica grew in a grass-covered field. The undergrowth showcased a close-up of an Angelica gigas flower set against a shadowy, blurry background, and finally, a perfect pink Camellia flower (Kanjiro), its yellow center contrasting with deep green leaves. The morning in Chadong village was a quiet, diverse celebration of nature's splendor.

Gears & Settings

Gears & Settings	Figures
Camera	Sony A6700
Lens	Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro
Creative Style	VV2
Date	18 December 2025
Location	Xinfeng County, Shaoguan, Guangdong, China

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#: 1 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A field with grass and water droplets on them at sunrise

#: 2 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A road to the mountains in the village with a clear blue sky in the back

#: 3 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A foggy view of the village with mountains in the background at sunrise

#: 4 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A hill with a small village in the distance at sunrise

#: 5 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: -2.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A road with lots of red fallen leaves in the shadow

#: 6 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A close up of a pine cone on a branch

#: 7 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A close up of a silver grass flower with a burry background

#: 8 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A close up of a branch of a cherry blossom with pink flowers

#: 9 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A cherry blossom tree with pink flowers in the fore

#: 10 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A close up of a brown cherry blossom leaf with blurry background

#: 11 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A maple tree with red and yellow leaves and a clear blue sky

#: 12 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A white building with a tile roof in the village

#: 13 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A Metasequoia Glyptostroboides tree with red leaves and a clear blue sky

#: 14 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A maple tree with yellow leaves in a clear blue sky

#: 15 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A dry brown maple leaf on a plant under the sunshine

#: 16 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A group of white Imperata cylindrica in a grass covered field

#: 17 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A close up of a Angelica gigas flower with a blurry background

#: 18 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A close up of a pink Camellia flower (Kanjiro) with green leaves and a yellow center