Lunch at Yulong Mountain Villa: A Wengyuan Stop

Introduction

The journey paused at the Yulong Mountain Villa, confirmed by a billboard upon departure. The blue car rested quietly on the gravel road in the woods. This tranquil setting featured a pond mirroring a house against the hilly landscape, offering a glimpse of quiet domestic life.

Inside the house, a room displayed a painting framed by a humble fence. Outside, the midday sun bathed the surroundings. Two straw brooms leaned against a bright blue wall, while a shady backyard corner held old tools and a worn bucket, hinting at the villa's daily rhythm.

Above, the clear blue sky framed a lone, leafy branch. A wet jacket dried quickly on a wire. Subtle signs of persistent life were everywhere: a tiny plant growing on the edge of a roof, a bird's nest high in a tree, a small fly landing on a sunlit leaf, and delicate Oxalis debilis flowers blooming beneath the forest canopy.

The focus shifted briefly to the meal: a perfectly steamed mandarin fish on a white plate, followed by a comforting bowl of pork soup, spoon ready.

After the meal, the vista was observed once more. A roof's shadow was cast against the clear sky near a high tree branch. The expansive view included a tree-covered hill under the vast blue sky, with the afternoon sun creating pockets of light through the leaves. The scene captured a quiet haven in a fleeting moment.

Gears & Settings

Gears & Settings

Figures

Camera

Sony A6700

Lens

Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro

Creative Style

VV2

Date

17 December 2025

Location

Wengyuan County, Shaoguan, Guangdong, China

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#: 1 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A blue car parked on a gravel road in the woods

#: 2 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A pond with a house in the background

#: 3 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -2.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A room with a fence and a painting on the wall

#: 4 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: Two brooms of straw leaning against a blue wall in the sunshine

#: 5 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 200 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A pile of old tools and a bucket in a backyard

#: 6 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A branch with leaves in a clear blue sky

#: 7 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A roof with a tiny plant growing on it with a clear blue sky

#: 8 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A wet jacket hanging on a wire with a clear blue sky

#: 9 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A bird nest in a tree

#: 10 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A fly on a leaf

#: 11 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A close up of some Oxalis debilis flowers in the woods

#: 12 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 320 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A white plate with steamed mandarin fish

#: 13 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 640 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A bowl of pork soup with a spoon in it

#: 14 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A shadowy corner in the backyard under a tree

#: 15 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A tree branch and a shadow of a roof with a clear blue sky

#: 16 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A hill with trees and a blue sky

#: 17 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A bunch of leaves under the sunshine

#: 18 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 8.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A billboard on a road says “Yulong Mountain Villa” in Chinese

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