Shanghai street vendor preparing breakfast before sunrise with tea stains and tongs in in Shanghai, China

Shanghai street vendor preparing breakfast before sunrise with tea stains and tongs

by Laura Gomez

In the dim pre-dawn light of a Shanghai alley, a street vendor stands behind a small cart, steam rising from a large metal pot. The vendor uses metal tongs to transfer hot dumplings onto a plate. The scene is busy, with other early risers waiting nearby. A ceramic bowl on the cart shows distinct tea stains on its interior, hinting at previous use. The vendor wears a thick coat against the cool air. Neon signs from nearby buildings cast a faint glow on the wet pavement.

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street vendor preparing breakfast Shanghai China in Shanghai, China in the cool street vendor before sunrise street
Camera Nikon F4*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon F4 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 180mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 100
Film Kodak T-MAX 100 fine grain
Location in Shanghai, China
Date 2025-10-17
Credit VEETER
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