In Lingnan, summer heat lingers, but verdant green brings cool relief. If summer had a signature color, it would surely be green, from tender shoots to deep emerald hues. Through the lenses of photographers, we explore the layered greens of this season, where light and shadow weave a refreshing visual balm to soothe the summer heat.
#Lotus blessings
At dawn, photographer @Zhang Haobin leads us to a quintessential summer lotus pond. Layered fresh green leaves float, reflecting on still waters. Dew glistens quietly. With the soft breeze and gentle sunlight, even the summer heat dissolves into wisps of lotus fragrance.
#Birdwatching delights
Amidst swaying lotuses, photographer @Yu Zijiang captures a small bird perching on a lotus stem, relaxed and at ease. The summer lush green cradles this tiny spark of life. This is a delightful scene indeed.
#Dragon boats on Dongjiang River
On the Dongjiang River of Dongguan, paddles slice through the tranquility. In photographer @Li Ganbin's lens, dragon boats race like arrows loosed from a bow, sending ripples arcing gracefully on the water surface. The vitality of summer surges on the surface.
#Lotus in early summer
Photographer @Su Hongbin crafts a visual poem by "folding" the lotus pond. Ripples scatter reflections of blue sky and drifting clouds, while shades of green flow between illusion and reality, a tranquil dialogue between light and nature in reverse motion.
#Fairy grace by lotus pond
Photographer @Chen Zhiqiang invites us into a dreamlike scene, where lush greens set the stage. A figure in red reclines in a boat, gazing at koi gliding below. Sunlight sparkles across the water. Here, one floats on the boat while dreams drift on the water, a moment where the cool serenity flows unhurried in summer.
