Vintage 1960s Beijing Street Scene with Swan Pedal Boat at Sunset in in Beijing, China

Vintage 1960s Beijing Street Scene with Swan Pedal Boat at Sunset

by Emma Suarez

A candid street photograph from 1960s Beijing shows a lively park lake at sunset. A white swan-shaped pedal boat floats near the reeds, its hull reflecting the fading orange light. In the background, visitors in period-appropriate clothing walk along the paved path, some pausing to watch the water. The sky transitions from pale blue to deep amber, casting long shadows across the grass. A wooden bench sits empty near the shore, holding a folded newspaper. Traditional Chinese pavilion roofs visible in the distance, at the base of the moment in its specific cultural and historical context without overt staging.

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Camera Olympus Trip 35*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus Trip 35 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 40mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 50
Film Kodak Portra 160 softness
Location in Beijing, China
Date 1984-08-03
Credit VEETER
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