I hate you, Hong Kong. On your streets I feel like an adulterous husband.. How could I love the bastard-child of opium-laced British Imperialism?
Tag: photograph
sai wan war cemetery: unknown soldier
An image of the Sai Wan War Cemetery in Hong Kong.
watchful gaze
A Thai Soldier stands guard at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, overseeing the arriving mourners. Princess Galyani Vadhana, sister of Thailand’s King Bhumibol, died after a long battle with cancer, January 2, 2008. The King declared 100 days of national mourning for the princess, who was deeply respected by Thai citizens for her work in…
rushing dawn
I went for a little walk this morning instead of shooting sunrise photos off my balcony. Stay tuned for a more complete photo essay later this week. (click to see larger image) for the data lovers: [lameda_exif id=930 info=”camera,focal_length,iso,aperture,shutter_speed”] spacer
9 balconies
Nine balconies, at the local police barracks. Captured: June 5, 2008. for the photographers: [lameda_exif id=927 info=”camera,focal_length,iso,aperture,shutter_speed”] spacer
toiling in the alley
A alley in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong. The photo’s title of Hong Kong Alley is not be confused with Hong Kong Ally. That is someone different and unrelated, and worthy of a post of her own. Captured: June 21, 2008. for the shutterbugs: [lameda_exif id=922 info=”camera,focal_length,iso,aperture,shutter_speed”] spacer
outdoor haircut
At the night market you can buy sheets and other assorted dongxi, cheap radios, barbecued meat on a stick, or get a haircut under the stars. Captured: June 24, 2008.
no school: typhoons and email
Typhoon Fengshen rolled through Shenzhen yesterday. School was canceled city-wide, officials anticipating damage from the killer storm. Dorm students were confined to their quarters, many not pleased. Six to a room and a raging typhoon do not happy campers make. Typhoon Fengshen, named by China and meaning God of Wind, left a swath of destruction…
hong kong dawn
I captured this while roaming around Yau Ma Tai (Hong Kong). Dawn is a great time for photography, you get a chance to see things rarely seen. And, it’s not blistering hot. Click the image to see a larger version. Dedicated to to Shawn at Brain Clutter. aside: I’ve been a bad blogger as of…
blue skies, at last
I’ve been waiting several weeks to take this shot. The rain has finally abated (fingers crossed). For two days there have been blue skies. The shot is not particularly dramatic, but I like the lines. This is part of the roof of the school building that holds my office and classroom. for the photo geeks:…