Busy Shanghai Street Scene at Sunset with Traditional Architecture and Local Commerce in in Shanghai, China

Busy Shanghai Street Scene at Sunset with Traditional Architecture and Local Commerce

by Alexandra Kidd

Golden hour light washes over a bustling Shanghai street corner, illuminating the intricate grey brickwork of a traditional Shikumen building. A vendor stands behind a metal cart, carefully arranging skewers of grilled meat and vegetables for waiting customers. Nearby, a woman in a floral qipao examines a small woven basket of fresh produce, while others hurry past in mid-century attire. The warm sunset glow reflects off the wet pavement, hinting at recent rain. In the background, the silhouette of the Huangpu River and distant modern skyline contrasts with the historic foreground, capturing a candid moment of daily life in 1950s China.

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Camera Leica M6*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M6 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/0.95
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 200
Film Agfa Vista 200 vintage
Location in Shanghai, China
Date 1984-05-11
Credit VEETER
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