Beijing Cyclist at First Light in in Beijing, China

Beijing Cyclist at First Light

by Donald Hardy

Wet asphalt reflects the pale, diffused gray of the Beijing sky, slick with recent rain that has washed the city into a muted, high-contrast palette. A lone cyclist in a bright yellow raincoat cuts diagonally through the frame, their tires kicking up a fine mist that catches the weak morning light. The background is a blur of traditional gray-brick alley walls, their surfaces darkened by moisture, standing in sharp relief against the modern, glass-fronted convenience store across the street. Steam rises from a small street vendor’s cart, curling into the damp air and obscuring the vendor’s face, while neon signs from nearby shops bleed red and blue reflections onto the puddles.

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cyclist Beijing China in Beijing, China first light after yellow raincoat on wet
Camera Nikon D800E*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D800E photos, grab one online.
Lens 135mm f/2
Focal Length 135mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 1600
Film processed in Darktable
Location in Beijing, China
Date 2021-04-16
Credit VEETER
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