hong kong (part one).
by two after twenty
Whew. I just returned a few days ago from my trip to Hong Kong and Jiangmen … and I already miss it. I’m still a little jet-lagged, but I had to post something here. It’s been so long since I’ve updated anything, and I’m sincerely sorry about that! To make up for the quiet month, here are some captures of Hong Kong.
My brother and I travelled to Hong Kong before our cousin’s wedding in Jiangmen. Since he had spent a year in HK when he was in university, he knew what to show me and where to take me – and of course, I always had a camera on me. A few things I learned from my first days in Hong Kong: it’s humid, it’s lively, it’s wonderful. Everything is fast. The people walk quickly, the escalators are much faster, and the subways reach scary speeds. The crowds in the MTR (subway) are insane. Crossing the street can sometimes be a stunt – cars have the right of way, not pedestrians (and they won’t slow down if you happen to run across!). This is also a very important detail to take note of if you’re from North America and accustomed to right-hand traffic (let’s just say I had a few close calls!).
These frames are from our first day exploring Hong Kong. Aaaand this is only Part One of many!
Hey there ! These are so colorful and beautiful pictures, gave me a totally different picture of HK than what I had in my mind. Waiting for rest of the parts. Wish you a very happy new year ! :)
Thanks so much! That’s such a nice compliment. Happy new year to you, too!
beautiful! it’s so interesting because a few weeks ago i was with a client in amsterdam whose ancestors are chinese and she was telling me all about hong kong and i was so curious about this city! i cannot wait for the other parts! happy new year!
Thank you! I think Hong Kong is a really diverse city – a lot of people I had met there had all come from different countries beforehand.
Happy new year to you, too!
My very first impression of HK was when we were getting close to the airport and ready to land – I saw the aerial view of all those tall buildings and my jaws just dropped! I also loved the busy shopping scene, even during the night time.
Wonderful photos here! Looking forward to seeing future parts of this trip.
I know! The aerial view is amazing. It’s amazing that Hong Kong has double the amount of skyscrapers as New York.
Thanks Karleen! Happy new year!
These photos are so lovely! I particularly love the very top one and the photo across the water. Travel photography is always fascinating. Photography can capture details of a city you just don’t see in everyday life and reading about other people’s travels make me want to travel too. I can’t wait for the next part!
Thank you so, so much! The next part will be coming shortly. :)
You are one of a kind!!!
Beautiful documentary
You have inspired me to go and travel even more. Your photography is of oustanding quality!!
Beautiful
Wow, thank you so much, Nadeem. What a huge compliment!