Mongkok: Behind locked doors

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Thru the Security Door

Behind the outer security door of a Mongkok, Hong Kong apartment. Hong Kong and China have a low crime rate for major, violent offenses. Less serious crimes: B&Es, theft, and pick-pocketing, are such a concern that most windows are covered by bars, and most doors have an outer, vault-like shield.

Even in the small village of 200 people, my in-laws lock up everything if they are leaving, no matter the distance.

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12 Comments Add yours

  1. It’s pretty much the same over here. Low crime and safe to walk the streets at night.

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  2. Ron in L.A. says:

    Very cool view, Stevo…

    R(etc… )

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  3. Stevo says:

    Craig: I think there is something deep within the Chinese psyche regarding thieves.

    Ron: Merci.

  4. Shawn says:

    It looks like a peek at something secret, and what a pretty door.

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  5. Stevo says:

    Shawn: ‘Tis, ’tisn’t it.

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  6. Norm says:

    (hmmm….first thought on seeing this title….)

    back in my teens I had mong kok; the penicillin worked nicely though.

    (sorry; like I said, first thought to flash into my mind.)

    great shot stevo

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  7. Stevo says:

    Norm: Hopefully penicillin still works, I heard Mong Kok may have mutated. Thanks for the laugh.

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  8. Corina says:

    They probably don’t want anyone taking pictures either…next they’ll have peek-proof doors! 🙂

    I like this view. Gives us the feeling of spying on someone.

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  9. mike says:

    I always like to play it safe no matter where I live anyway.

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  10. Stevo says:

    Corina: Hehe.

    Mike: A good way to do things.

  11. Robin says:

    Fantastic image, Stevo. I like the colors and the point of view. Well done. 🙂

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  12. Stevo says:

    Robin: Thanks much!

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