Monochrome Monday: Hong Kong
It was not easy to take picture of Hong Kong in minimalist approach. Hong Kong is a concrete jungle with busy urban street life and harbors, for which I enjoyed on each visit I made. This picture was taken in Kowloon’s Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood on a misty morning. It’s not as minimalist as I wish to show on this post but I hope it justifies the minimalist approach of the hustle Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbor.
Since September, Hong Kong is facing political turmoil related to its democratic process. The pro democracy protesters who started the Umbrella Revolution movement are still continuing their struggle. China’s ‘One Country Two Systems’ over Hong Kong is on question mark. Please allow me to mention an amazing photographic essay of the Hong Kong movement by China Sojourns Photography. From his beautiful photography in post Hong Kong Democracy: The Umbrella Revolution, you can feel Hong Kong in the “revolution” movement atmosphere. A peaceful movement.
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I hope that the movement stays peaceful. The will of the people should be heard. It’s a lovely photo, Indah. How you managed to get a bustling metropolis and make it look so sleepy is wonderful. 🙂
Thanks so much Rob! HK is a lively place – sometimes I wonder if New York as hectic as HK 🙂
Indah you really did a great job in capturing the minimalist feel. Well done.
Thank you Sue, ah, yes, I checked it, many thanks for letting me know! 🙂
What a dreamy composition.
Thank you Teri!
Wonderful photo, and definitely difficult times over there.
Thanks Draco, indeed. Just hope they get the freedoms as every human entitled to.
Love this image! You make a concrete jungle look like a dream world:)
I have heard about the umbrella revolution from a friend of mine who is residing in Hong Kong. Hope there won’t be any violence.
Thank you! I hope so too. I guess it is now less protests than before..
It’s fine monochrome work, Indah, and the off-centre junk foreground is perfect – excellent composition.
Big hugs
john
Many thanks John! Your appreciation always motivates me to capture better. hugs xoxoxo
Beautiful shot ~ and so perfect for reflecting on the current situation in HK ~ a bit misty & foggy, but it is still (and always will be) a great city. Kowloon’s Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood is incredible, so much activity and perhaps the best flavors of HK are to be found there. Also, super thanks for the mention, humbled by your words 🙂 Take care and have a great week!
My pleasure Randall, your photography work is inspiring! Yup, I like Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood a lot – many restaurants with delicious food!!
Beautiful capture of the city.
Many thanks Jackson!