Reading the Paper

Reading the Paper

Whilst wandering around Stanley Market I came upon this little scene. I think it's the expression on the Lion's face that appeals to me the most...click for a larger view.

Tian Tan Buddha from Ngong Ping

Tian Tan Buddha from Ngong Ping

Ngong Ping village (in its current form at least) is an attraction purely created to link between the new cable car (from Tung Chung) and the somewhat older Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. Previously the only way visitors could get to the buddha was via a long bus ride - the new cable car is absolutely fantastic (although any pictures taken from within are somewhat ruined by the reflective windows), and this shot was taken walking through the tourist village from the cable car.

Tea Time

Tea Time

One of the Amex benefits at the Intercontinental Hong Kong is that you get afternoon tea for two in the lounge. I don't know if these ladies were making use of this or just a pair of tired Saturday afternoon shoppers there while we were having tea ourselves. Anyway, this shot is all about the eyes.

Empty KCR

Empty KCR

On our last day on this trip to Hong Kong we went out to Sha Tin to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Sunday morning was pretty quiet on the KCR, as evidenced by this shot.

Lunch Break

Lunch Break

Another people photo today. While sitting having a rest in the food court of City Super in Ocean Terminal/Harbour City, this young man sat down next to us for a similar break. I think the light reflected onto his face from the book is rather nice.

Cocktail Hour

Cocktail Hour

So this one was taken on our first night in Hong Kong, sitting in the Lounge Bar of the Intercontinental - you can see the lights of Central through the windows in the background. It was rather a nice environment for peoplewatching, and the light was such that occasionally faces were drawn out of the evening dimness. This is one such face.

Return to Hong Kong

Return to Hong Kong

Yes, I know it's no masterpiece, and the focus is a bit out (in my defence it was somewhat dark and this is handheld at 1/18th of a second), but this best sums up where we've been for the last week. It's a wonderful place and we had a fantastic time there - ironically the weather was better this time than it was last summer. Most of the shots I'll be posting from this trip will be from the Epson R-D1 digital rangefinder, which is a fabulous camera to use. You wait until you see some of the street stuff I shot with it...!

Short Break

Hey folks. Just to let you know there won't be any posts until next week now - either the 12th or the 14th as we'll be away. See you soon...!

Pleased as Punch

Pleased as Punch

Every tourist in Trafalgar square takes a picture of their friend/son/mother/dog in front of Nelson's Column. This shot was taken just after one of those pictures, as the whole family gathers to give their verdict on the result. The lady's expression to me seems to imply she's pretty happy with it.