From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 012 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: The essay explores the unique and artistic aspects of photography on rainy days, highlighting how various scenes can appear more captivating when it’s raining. It encourages photographers to embrace the nuances of rain-infused environments to create more intriguing images.
Capturing Rainy Day Moments
(Original Title: 雨中攝影)
Photography is an art form that captures diverse subjects, and it becomes particularly interesting on rainy days. Many photographers, whether beginners or experienced, enjoy taking pictures in intense sunlight because it is simple and straightforward, revealing detailed and lively images. However, rainy days unveil different dynamics worth our attention. People hurrying home, garden landscapes, reflections on wet surfaces, and the flowing water on windows create intriguing scenes. Inspired by ancient poets who relished the rain, photographers can find compelling stories on rainy days that go beyond merely setting up a tripod. It invites readers to experiment with the magic of rain in their photography.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent