The local people often relaxed in the lane in the longtang

Man relaxing in lane
Man relaxing in an alley
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In Shanghai, a place with several to dozens of houses behind a gate is called a Longtang. Alleys stretch out between the old apartment buildings, and while the atmosphere is very nice, it takes courage to step inside. You can't get in without going through the gate, so outsiders are unsure whether they should go in or not. In most cases, curiosity gets the better of them.

This time, too, I entered a Longtang that I had found while walking. Inside, there were many bicycles parked, and a man was sitting on a chair placed nearby. He was sitting quietly with his legs crossed. The inside of a Longtang does not face the main road. It is also a nice place to relax.

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Sep 2008 CHINA IN THE CITY

PHOTO DATA

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1959

Shooting Date

Jun 2008

Posted On

September 2, 2008

Modified On

August 19, 2024

Place

Shanghai, China

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

CANON EOS 1V

Lens

EF85MM F1.2L II USM

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