Chain Ferry Crossing River at Night Near Kunming in near Kunming

Chain Ferry Crossing River at Night Near Kunming

by Cecilia Contreras

A heavy steel chain ferry cuts through the dark, wide river under a late summer sky near Kunming. The scene is lit by sweeping beams from a lighthouse, slicing through the low-hanging fog that softens the water's surface. Inside the cabin, warm yellow light glows against the cool blue tones of the night, revealing the rough texture of the wooden deck and the taut metal chains. Converging lines of the riverbanks and the ferry's structure draw toward a distant vanishing point where the light fades. One figure stands near the railing, their silhouette sharp against the bright beam sweeping across the water. The wet metal of the handrail reflects the cabin's glow in a streak of orange.

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chain ferry river crossing night photography Kunming lighthouse beam foggy night water transport late summer
Camera Canon AE-1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon AE-1 photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.4
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 400
Film Ilford Delta 3200 grain
Location near Kunming
Date 1992-10-16
Credit VEETER
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