Xian Fish Auction Bidders Raising Paddles in in a village lane near Xian

Xian Fish Auction Bidders Raising Paddles

by Isabel Dillon

Late autumn sunlight reflects off shallow puddles in a village lane near Xian, illuminating a group of bidders holding numbered paddles high. Dust hangs low above the ground, catching the bright morning light and creating a hazy layer between the figures and the wet pavement. The auction takes place outdoors on a narrow path lined with simple stone walls. Bidders wear heavy jackets suited for the cool season, their faces turned upward toward the activity. The numbered paddles stand out in bold red and yellow against the muted grays of the stone and the damp earth. Shadows stretch across the wet ground, defining the depth of the lane. A puddle in the foreground mirrors the raised hands and the pale sky above.

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Camera Leica M5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M5 photos, grab one online.
Lens 200mm f/4
Focal Length 200mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 400
Film Ilford Delta 3200 grain
Location in a village lane near Xian
Date 1992-02-21
Credit VEETER
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