Photo Ride to Duhang Middle School
| FocalLength | 150 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 80 |
| Make | Linhof |
| Model | Technikardan S45 |
| LensModel | Fujifilm CM Fujinon W 150mm f/5.6 |
| Film | Kodak Ektar 100 |
| WhiteBalance | Daylight |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
About Duhang Middle School​
Duhang Middle School is a well-known “starter quest” among local urban exploration enthusiasts. Abandoned in 2008, it has now been 18 years since its closure (as of this writing).
Honestly, I don't consider myself an “urban exploration enthusiast.” After all, exploring abandoned buildings often means maneuvering through dusty, dirty, and messy environments, frequently leaving you covered in grime. If you're unlucky, you might get injured by unstable structures or have to confront patrolling security guards or police.
But I enjoy capturing “traces left by time”, or more accurately, “artificial structures transformed by nature”.
When I first rode my motorcycle to Duhang Middle School, I felt nothing special. But on my second visit, I noticed some objects and structures had changed since my previous trip, and several workers seemed to be conducting construction on-site.
It suddenly dawned on me: everything here that seemed abandoned and timeless might soon undergo irreversible change. This reminded me of a friend’s words: “Some seemingly ordinary photos may only be captured once in this world.”
Thus, whether driven by kitsch or the need for “emergency preservation photography”, I returned multiple times in quick succession with my Pentax 67II and Technikardan S45. The Technikardan handled perspective and spatial composition, while the Pentax 67II captured close-ups and exploited perspective distortion to reveal unique beauty.
| FocalLength | 150 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 80 |
| Make | Linhof |
| Model | Technikardan S45 |
| LensModel | Fujifilm CM Fujinon W 150mm f/5.6 |
| Film | FOMAPAN 100 Classic |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | ? |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 100 |
| MeteringMode | Pattern |
| ExposureProgram | Aperture priority |
| ExposureCompensation | 0 |
| Make | Pentax |
| Model | 67II |
| LensModel | SMC Pentax 67 55-100mm F4.5 |
| Film | Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | ? |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 100 |
| MeteringMode | Pattern |
| ExposureProgram | Aperture priority |
| ExposureCompensation | 0 |
| Make | Pentax |
| Model | 67II |
| LensModel | SMC Pentax 67 55-100mm F4.5 |
| Film | Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | 72 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 125 |
| Make | Linhof |
| Model | Technikardan S45 |
| LensModel | Schneider 72mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon XL |
| Film | Kodak Portra 160 |
| WhiteBalance | Daylight |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | 72 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 80 |
| Make | Linhof |
| Model | Technikardan S45 |
| LensModel | Schneider 72mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon XL |
| Film | FOMAPAN 100 Classic |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | 45 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 100 |
| MeteringMode | Pattern |
| ExposureProgram | Aperture priority |
| ExposureCompensation | 0 |
| Make | Pentax |
| Model | 67II |
| LensModel | SMC Pentax 67 45mm F4 |
| Film | Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | ? |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 100 |
| MeteringMode | Pattern |
| ExposureProgram | Aperture priority |
| ExposureCompensation | 0 |
| Make | Pentax |
| Model | 67II |
| LensModel | SMC Pentax 67 55-100mm F4.5 |
| Film | Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | ? |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 100 |
| MeteringMode | Pattern |
| ExposureProgram | Aperture priority |
| ExposureCompensation | 0 |
| Make | Pentax |
| Model | 67II |
| LensModel | SMC Pentax 67 55-100mm F4.5 |
| Film | Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | 90 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 80 |
| Make | Linhof |
| Model | Technikardan S45 |
| LensModel | Schneider 90mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon XL |
| Film | Kodak Ektar 100 |
| WhiteBalance | Daylight |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | ? |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 100 |
| MeteringMode | Pattern |
| ExposureProgram | Aperture priority |
| ExposureCompensation | 0 |
| Make | Pentax |
| Model | 67II |
| LensModel | SMC Pentax 67 55-100mm F4.5 |
| Film | Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | ? |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 100 |
| MeteringMode | Pattern |
| ExposureProgram | Aperture priority |
| ExposureCompensation | 0 |
| Make | Pentax |
| Model | 67II |
| LensModel | SMC Pentax 67 55-100mm F4.5 |
| Film | Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | 72 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 80 |
| Make | Linhof |
| Model | Technikardan S45 |
| LensModel | Schneider 72mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon XL |
| Film | FOMAPAN 100 Classic |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | 72 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 125 |
| Make | Linhof |
| Model | Technikardan S45 |
| LensModel | Schneider 72mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon XL |
| Film | Kodak Portra 160 |
| WhiteBalance | Daylight |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | 72 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 80 |
| Make | Linhof |
| Model | Technikardan S45 |
| LensModel | Schneider 72mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon XL |
| Film | FOMAPAN 100 Classic |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | 72 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 80 |
| Make | Linhof |
| Model | Technikardan S45 |
| LensModel | Schneider 72mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon XL |
| Film | FOMAPAN 100 Classic |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | 90 |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 125 |
| Make | Linhof |
| Model | Technikardan S45 |
| LensModel | Schneider 90mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon XL |
| Film | Kodak Portra 160 |
| WhiteBalance | Daylight |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
| FocalLength | ? |
| FNumber | ? |
| ExposureTime | ? |
| ISO | 100 |
| MeteringMode | Pattern |
| ExposureProgram | Aperture priority |
| ExposureCompensation | 0 |
| Make | Pentax |
| Model | 67II |
| LensModel | SMC Pentax 67 55-100mm F4.5 |
| Film | Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS |
| WhiteBalance | Panchromatic |
| Flash | Flash did not fire |
| Artist | Alexandar Gu |
| Copyright | Alexander Gu |
