Predawn Beijing Street Scene with Clay Teapot and Bread Basket in in Beijing, China

Predawn Beijing Street Scene with Clay Teapot and Bread Basket

by Deanna Ayers

A dimly lit alleyway in Beijing glows under the faint orange hue of a distant streetlamp before dawn. An elderly vendor stands behind a small, steaming cart, carefully pouring hot water from a traditional clay teapot into a porcelain cup. Next to the teapot sits a woven bread basket filled with fresh steamed buns, their steam rising into the cool morning air. A few early risers, bundled in thick coats, wait patiently on plastic stools, sipping tea and chatting softly. The narrow brick walls of the hutong frame the scene, with faded red lanterns hanging above. The ground is damp, reflecting the sparse light, as the city slowly begins to wake up around this quiet, communal moment.

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Camera Nikon F6*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon F6 photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 800
Film Ilford FP4 Plus tones
Location in Beijing, China
Date 2015-05-04
Credit VEETER
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