Hong Kong

Ethan · May 16, 2011

I recently went to Hong Kong (http://flic.kr/s/aHsjuw73Tk). I'm still going through my photo's but here are a few. You can click on the photo's to see larger versions.

[#1] This was early morning at the Hong Kong airport. The fog was diffusing the early morning light with the mountains emerging in the background.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38544276@N00/5723542089/" title="Hong Kong Airport by Ethan~, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5723542089_c1f8314e34_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Hong Kong Airport"></a>

[#2] It was generally very foggy and grey in Hong Kong everyday. We took the tram the top of Victoria's Peak and got a great view of the city.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38544276@N00/5700520188/" title="Hong Kong by Ethan~, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/5700520188_4edba1019d_z.jpg" width="640" height="264" alt="Hong Kong"></a>

[#3] This is a view from the first hotel I stayed. I had just a peek of the harbor. The early morning light was pretty when it was shining.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38544276@N00/5718768270/" title="Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong - Hotel View by Ethan~, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/5718768270_968007e6fa_z.jpg" width="426" height="640" alt="Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong - Hotel View"></a>

[#4] I loved going to all the various markets all over the city. This was one that sold lots of fruits and vegetables. I loved this sweet little lady.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38544276@N00/5699683222/" title="Hong Kong Market by Ethan~, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/5699683222_05607f3974_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="Hong Kong Market"></a>

[#5] The meat market was very interesting. Talk about fresh...

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38544276@N00/5724093774/" title="Sausage Market by Ethan~, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5724093774_63f4753a79_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="Sausage Market"></a>

[#6] This is inside one of the many temples. I loved the light surrounding these large incenses.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38544276@N00/5699112301/" title="Hong Kong Temple by Ethan~, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5699112301_f5f2acc176_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="Hong Kong Temple"></a>

[#7] This was the view outside my second hotel I stayed. It was gorgeous but again it was grey and foggy. Nonetheless, I loved the feeling.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38544276@N00/5723419509/" title="Room with a View - W Hotel Hong Kong by Ethan~, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5723419509_e3ef3d4b4d_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Room with a View - W Hotel Hong Kong"></a>

Hope you enjoy. I'll post more as I go through them.
Thanks!

babygodzilla · May 18, 2011

I wanna go to HK again. Last time I was there I didn't do much cause I was sick.

Nice vantage points, but the colors in #2 and #3 are odd. Too much yellow I think.

Homer · May 19, 2011

#7 looks like it has a lot of potential, but I think you overdid the processing.

Tmetroff · May 19, 2011

I love number 5. The processing for this image is great

johnbriner · May 20, 2011

Regardless of the processing that you did on some of the photos, I really enjoyed looking at this set. You did a lot of interesting shots and you played well with your perspectives. You captured Hong Kong very well. I especially love the vintage-y feel of the last image.

rpcrowe · June 2, 2011

I still love H.K.
I enjoyed Hong Kong a bit more when it belonged to the British but, I still love the place. My most recent trip was in April 2010. Weather did not cooperate with me for a good shot of H.K. Harbor from Victoria Peak but, all in all; I enjoyed myself greatly. It is interesting to note that H.K. and Mainland China have two very different economies. A cleaner in a Hong Kong hospital earns as much as a doctor in a mainland hospital. At least I was told this by our guide who was quite proud of the differences between H.K. and the mainland...

Here are some images in and around Aberdeen Harbor and the Jumbo Floating Restaurant...

My Hong Kong Gallery is located at:
http://rpcrowe.smugmug.com/Travel/China-Focus-Tour-2010-Hong/11941703_568SH#859432789_YxkG9