Hong Kong - December 2011

Hong Kong - Wan Chai

Evenings are good for photos.

Thanks to the air pollution in the city that made sights like this possible...

I would wish the air was cleaner instead.

Hong Kong - December 2011

Hong Kong Sky Scrapers have always fascinated me. They are tall, colorful and beautiful.

This day I decided to capture the sun peeping through building reflections close to the evening.

Hong Kong Relaxed (2007)

That is my wife relaxing while reading a magazine and me sipping coffee and looking out for nice shooting perspectives. This final image concludes the series of Hong Kong trip photos.

Coming up next:

A selection of ARPC Church Camp Photos 2009.

Followed by 'Holiday in Taipei' Photos taken in June 2009...

Hope you enjoyed my photos so far.

Hong Kong Ocean Park (2007)

Nice wheel. But didn't get on that one.

That was my time on the roller coaster in Hong Kong. There are two in the Ocean Park. The first ride sent my heart right to the throat. The second ride I sort of figured out a breathing technique so that even when I plunge vertically down or forced a 360, I remained calm and composed. And that worked pretty well. =) The second ride was more fun...

Hong Kong Ocean Park (2007)

Went to the Jelly Fish Exhibit in Ocean Park there housed various species of... Jelly Fish! Colored lights were artificially cast in the tank on the Jelly Fish to enhance and stimulate the visual senses of the visitors. It is enough to spur me on to take a couple of shots. Smile Jelly Fish!!!

Hong Kong Ocean Park (2007)

Walking along the pathway and passing through a building with large white vertical pillars. The backdrop was a very high constrating clear blue sky. That was not the most spectacular thing. Several eagles circled in the sky. Looking through the pillars on the eagles feels like looking out of a window. Managed to snap a decent photo of an eagle soaring pass.

Hong Kong Outdoor (2007)

Other than the sub-way; the every efficient MTRs in Hongkong, there are other very interesting modes of transportation to the various tourist destinations.

To THE PEAK, we queued a loooooooooog time and sqeeeeeeeezed the sweat out to get on the tram en-route to THE PEAK. We could have taken an alternative transport but to miss riding on the TRAM is to render the trip incomplete. I got the photograph from a perspective slightly lower than eye level and included the background watch advertisement and its building to cover the entire image. Overall it has this very earth tonal expression with tones and shades of brown:grey and a timeless feeling.

I think the cable car was when we were on our way to the Ocean Park. Very colourful cable cars and you can hear 'you got to take a shot of us!'. If i remembered correctly, the cable cars were taken when we were off the platform already hanging in mid-air. The relaxed sun-basking effect on the cars triggered my shutter hands to take a shot.

Hong Kong MTR (2007)

Hong Kong is well-known for its efficiency in transportation. Most Hong Kong working class commute to work via the sub-way. It is so well interconnected that there is almost no need for a car. Above many of the stations are shopping malls and within the subway itselfs are mini self-sustaining shopping havens. Basically, what you can find and get above gound, you could find them underground. Apparels, food, groceries, toys & magazines, you name it.

Though crowded and noisy during the peak hours (note: unlike the Japanese subway which is very quiet where no body really talks to each other or over the phone in the name of politeness), when the train cabins are vacated, they are spotlessly clean.

Another thing I love about the Hong Kong train is they have an indicator to show you where you are at any point in time on a map just above the doorway.

I wonder how this simple strategy to get people around and knowing where they are took Singapore so long to notice. The train system is something Singapore can't beat, another is the status of a shopping & food paradize.

Hong Kong Patterns (2007)

Sometimes we eat in restaurants. This time happens to be in a chinese desert restaurant (above image) and a Japanese restaurant (image below). Both have very outstanding wall features that brings out the 'richness' in gold with its warm yellow interior lighting. Very intricate designs that shows their focus on ambience.

Hong Kong Buildings (2007)

Buildings that makes use of glass and reflection facade usually brings out some character out of the structure. Depending on the the angularity of the surfaces reflected light and the colors of its surrounding, it provides the contrast in color and tone of the overall building depite it being similar in color scheme to begin with. It is both a clever and effective way of enhancing the effective aesthetics of a building.

The last one in yellow and cyan tint is the hotel we stayed in called Ibis Hotel. We prefer the one in Bangkok.

Hong Kong Building (2007)

This time we came across a hole'ly and another square'ly building. The combination of the sheer height of the building and the aligned circled or square windows created a stunning visual effect of reaching for the sky.

The recessed space created in the squared window building creates a hollow that casts upon a shadow depending on the position of the sun (in the day) and moon (moonlight at night).

That's my own interpretation. =)

Hong Kong Buildings (2007)

Build with perfect symmetry. This building stood out because of its simplicity in design. Horizontal lines seperates the levels of the building and the vertical lines seperates the windows horizontally. Every window is identical with the four corners slightly curved. The vertical edges of the building are also rounded . Shots taken from across the street.

Hong Kong Buildings (2007)

Other than Hong Kong's spectacular night scenes, the city is also densly packed with beautiful buildings. This one here is a church from bottom up.

Hong Kong Shopping Interiors (2007)

The decorations you see in the shopping centre tell us it was during the CHRISTMAS season! Yeap. There are lots of shopping centres in Hong Kong and all of the are highly accessible via their very efficient MTR system. Singapore cannot beat that for the moment. Both in terms of shopping and the quality of the train services. Lots of room for us to improve still.

Hong Kong Night Scene (2007)

My wife and I were on our way for seafood very late at night. This huge neon sign was up on the top of the restuarant bearing the shape of a fish. The sky was cloudy and there was minimum moonlight. Actually I don't remember seeing the moon. We did not end up eating in that restaurant. Nice sign though =)

Hong Kong Night Scene (2007)

I think I'm out of ideas on what to write for the rest of the photographs. I can only say I've got to put this up. =)

Hong Kong Night Scene (2007)

Another lively street. Brilliant colors.

Hong Kong Night Scene (2007)

A light shop adjacent to the street. Very vibrant and brightly illuminated oriental lamps surely will capture the attention of any passer by. I took it a step further by capturing its beauty to share it with you.

Hong Kong Night Scene (2007)

A close-up, I mean a nearer view, of the G.O.D shop. Nice point of displays with warm lightings. Taken with a taxi passing through with slooooooooooooow shutter speed. Can you see the car moving pass??? Cool heh??? =)

Hong Kong Night Scene

Walking along an above ground walkway with countless escalators were rows of buildings with neon lights displaying the shop names. An otherwise dark lane liven up with neon is common and that's one significant display that makes Hong Kong beautiful at night.