About the Image(s)

This is a shadow play performed at the Qibao Old Street Shadow Play Art Center in Minhang District, Shanghai.
Shadow puppetry, also known as "shadow puppetry" or "lantern shadow puppetry", is a folk drama that uses animal skins or cardboard to create character silhouettes for storytelling. During the performance, the artists manipulate the actors behind a white screen while telling stories to popular local melodies, accompanied by percussion and string instruments, creating a strong local atmosphere. Its popularity is extremely widespread. Shadow puppetry is an ancient traditional art form in Chinese folk culture. According to records, it originated in the Western Han Dynasty, flourished in the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Qing Dynasty, and spread to West Asia and Europe during the Yuan Dynasty.
Shooting in a confined space.
Nikon D800+12-24 wide-angle 14mm
F9 ISO4000 1/125s
Brightness adjustment, local brightening, noise reduction, cropping
Filmed on November 16, 2025 in Qibao Old Street, Shanghai.