Lion Dance Troupe Leaping Winter Poles Changchun in at a public square during a festival in Changchun

Lion Dance Troupe Leaping Winter Poles Changchun

by Charles Bird

Bright, diffuse daylight illuminates a public square in Changchun where a traditional lion dance troupe performs mid-winter. Two performers in red and gold costumes leap between tall, black vertical poles, their bodies suspended in the air. Fine rain falls steadily, creating a misty sheen on the wet concrete ground and darkening the fabric of their costumes. The background reveals a row of blurred buildings and spectators huddled under umbrellas, adding depth to the composition. Water droplets rest on the lion's painted face, and the performers' feet grip the narrow rungs of the poles with precision. The scene shows the stark contrast between the vibrant costumes and the gray, rainy winter sky.

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lion dance Lunar New Year Changchun winter festival traditional dance pole acrobatics rainy day Chinese culture
Camera Mamiya 7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Mamiya 7 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 150mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 100
Film processed in Luminar
Location at a public square during a festival in Changchun
Date 1996-11-28
Credit VEETER
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