Hong Kong Visual Summery

Hong Kong City Skyline

Recently, I was in Hong Kong to Direct a television Commercial. While I was there, I took some time with my friends from Shooting Gallery Asia (Singapore), Freddy and Rachel Kee, and wondered around Hong Kong. On the 2nd of Feb, we explored Lantau Peak at the far end of Hong Kong Island. There, we took a Gondola to the top of the Mountain where a huge Buddha has been erected. While the scene is very commercial, and dense with tourists, it’s still interesting to go and see. The Gondola also allows you to see the huge Airport that has been built to service Hong Kong.

We wondered through countless streets lined with billboards and signage. It’s hard to believe that any of these signs are at all effective! Shopping is very cheap in Hong Kong. Even though the worldwide recession is ringing in our ears, there are plenty of shoppers combing the stores stalls for bargains! I had to visit the Computer Center known as the Golden Computer Arcade which had very cheap CF cards for cameras and very cheap portable drives. Clothing is also incredibly cheap. A found a jacket that costs $4000 Australian for sale for just $150!

We also visited an area known as “the Peak”. The famous Cable Car tram ride takes you to the top of the Peak, or you can drive up as we did. Here there is a spectacular vista of Hong Kong. It’s truly breathtaking how large Hong Kong is from here. While I wasn’t able to do so, I believe it’s the place to spend a Dusk/Night for an amazing photographic experience. Here are a few shots from our visit.