Hong Kong SoHo

您可搭乘獲《金氏世界記錄》列為全球最長的戶外有蓋自動扶梯，

到達士丹頓街後，由此步往SoHo荷南美食區。 

這個美食區由些利街、伊利近街、卑利街、士丹頓街及奧卑利街一帶小街道組成，

別具異國風情，特色餐館和咖啡館雲集，時尚酒吧匯聚，環球美饌紛陳，

由新奧爾良、尼泊爾、墨西哥及馬來西亞風味料理，

到普羅旺斯和葡萄牙菜式，任君品嘗。

Stroll along nearby Hollywood Road and you'll soon discover Hong Kong's "SoHo", 

the area "South of Hollywood Road". It offers a wide range of upmarket international restaurants

 and bars along Staunton Street, Elgin Street and Shelley Street. 

Jump on what Guinness World Records calls the world's longest covered escalator

 and experience the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this popular food district. 

Here you'll enjoy international fare from New Orleans to Nepal, Mexico to Malaysia, Provence to Portugal.

(Information from www.discoverhongkong.com/)

China National Day 2011

On the 1st of October 2011 - China National Day, I went to the InterConinental Hotel in Kowloon,

for celebrated my friend's birthday. I also watched the beautiful China National Day fireworks!

I was glad that I celebrated a China National Day Dinner at the InterConinental Hotel in Kowloon.

The 1st of October was also my friend's birthday, so we decided to celebrate his birthday at

the SPOON by Alain Ducasse, a Michelin star restaurant.

After dinner we watched the China National Day fireworks display,

it was the greatest fireworks I ever seen, I hope you like these photos!

 

 

 

 

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The InterConinental Hotel in Kowloon

Sky100 Hong Kong

8月20日, 天氣晴朗! 不單只看到藍天白雲,

而且能見度十分之高, 是上高樓拍照的最好時機!

我就在這天到了全港最高的室內觀景台 - 天際 100!

觀景台在環球貿易廣場的第100層, 這裡360度的風景真是極之漂亮,

在這裡俯瞰維多利亞港和九龍半島真是十分壯觀!

20th of August, the weather was so clear! Besides can see the blue sky,

also had a very high visibility, is the best time to take pictures in a high building!

I went to the highest indoor observation deck in Hong Kong - Sky100!

The observation deck is in the International Commerce Centre 100th floor,

where you can get the 360 degrees Hong Kong city panoramic beautiful scenery.

Overlooking here to the Victoria Harbour and Kowloon Peninsula is really quite spectacular!

 

 

 

 

 

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sky100

The China National Day Dinner

I was glad that I celebrated a China National Day Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong.

The 1st of October was also my friend's birthday, so we decided to celebrate his birthday at the Four Seasons.

Everything was so perfect! We celebrated at the Caprice, a Michelin star restaurant.

Finally we went to poolside to watch the China National Day fireworks display!

 

 

 

 

 

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Caprice in Four Seasons Hotel, with three Michelin stars, offers authentic French cuisine

The China National Day Fireworks Display, Hong Kong

 

On the 1st of October - China National Day, I went to the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong

for my friend's birthday dinner. I also watched the beautiful China National Day fireworks

 over Victoria Harbor from the Four Seasons pool area. This is the video I took. I hope you like it!

Lung Kwu Tan 龍鼓灘

Macau has a famous beach called Hac Sa Beach. The sand there is black.

I found out that Hong Kong has a black sand beach too,

called Lung Kwu Tan and it’s located near Tuen Mun!

The sand in Lung Kwu Tan is black, and it reminds me of Macau’s Hac Sa Beach.

Most people would probably go to Butterfly Bay Beach,

so there weren’t many people at Lung Kwu Tan.

It feels very relaxing there. You can also climb to the

Lung Kwu Tan observation deck and enjoy the scenery!

在澳門有一個有名的沙灘叫黑沙海灘, 因為那裡的沙都是黑色的。

原來香港都有一個黑色沙的海灘, 它就是位於屯門附近的龍鼓灘!

龍鼓灘的沙全是黑色的, 特別令我想起澳門黑沙海灘。

可能大多數人都會去屯門蝴蝶灣海灘, 因此來到龍鼓灘的人不多。

感覺真是相當舒服。你們也可以登上龍鼓灘附近的瞭望臺欣賞風景!

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Lung Kwu Tan

Green Life 綠色生活

Life is stressful for urban people. To have a break on the weekend in the park,

 to have a breath of fresh air is very satisfying.

I came to Tuen Mun Park in Hong Kong for a walk and to take pictures.

The park is very large, and the greenness of the scenery is very comforting.

There are areas for people to sing and dance. I found it very interesting!

Many families go to the park to play and rest.

I hope that you will get a feel for the warm inviting atmosphere of leisure!

對於生活緊張的都市人來說, 能夠忙裡偷閒在週末到

公園吸一口新鮮空氣, 已經是非常的滿足。

這次到了香港屯門公園散步和拍照,

這個公園十分之大, 綠油油的景色令人很舒服。

這裡有部分區域是給市民唱歌和跳舞之用, 非常有趣!

也有一家大小到公園玩樂和休憩的。

希望大家看到照片後都可以感染到一些歡樂休閒的氣氛吧!

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摩羅上街 Upper Lascar Row

在永利街和樓梯街之下還有一條很有特色的小街名為摩羅上街,

是這次去永利街的最大發現, 這條街有很多擺賣中式紀念品和陶瓷製品的商店和攤位。

如果喜歡攝影的朋友一定對這些色彩繽紛的精品十分喜愛, 因為可以可拍攝到不錯的效果,

而且這裡遊人不多, 還可以看到商店主人和老街坊的人生百態, 真是一條直得參觀的街道。

下次再來這裡, 除了拍照之外, 一定要買一些有趣的紀念品!

 

特別要說的就是Canon EOS 5D Mark II 配合Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM 定焦鏡頭的

 

效果實在令我有好大的驚喜! 不論色彩, 銳利度和散景都達至最高水準, 真的很滿意!

 

 

Under the Wing Lee Street and Ladder Street is a very characteristic street called Upper Lascar Row,

It was the biggest discorver when we went to Wing Lee Street. This street has a lots

 of Chinese souvenirs and ceramics in the shops and the stalls. If you like to shooting some photos,

these colorful handicrafts can give you a very nice effect. Moreover haven' t many tourists here,

you can also see the routine life of the store owners and the old neighbors, is really worth to visit this street.

If I come here again, besides to taking pictures, must buy some interesting souvenirs!

 

Particularly want to say that the images qualities of Canon EOS 5D Mark II with

 

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM prime lens are superb, it is indeed a big surprise!

 

Regardless of colors, sharpness and bokeh, both are reached the highest level, I am really very satisfied!

 

 

 

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摩羅上街 Upper Lascar Row

永利街 Wing Lee Street

  

因為一套獲獎電影 “歲月神偷”令好多人都認識了永利街,

這裡是該電影的拍攝地點, 一個充滿70年代舊香港味道的小街。

從上環碼頭往禧利街方向, 步行15分鐘左右就可到達永利街,

由樓梯街步行上永利街是一條長長的石級, 有點像澳門一些石級小街,

感覺很特別。其間會經過麼羅上街, 一個賣中式紀念品的地方,

這條街也很有特色, 十分值得參觀, 之後會到文武廟, 再上石級就會到達永利街。

這一帶給我的感覺就是進入了過去的香港, 成市裡的一個大博物館,

所以永利街等小街道的建築真是值得保留的, 因為這裡最能代表香港過去的文化和回憶!

 

 

Many people were awared of the Wing Lee Street because of a award-winning movie "Echoes of the Rainbow".

Here is the film location, a full of 70's Hong Kong street characteristic. From the Sheung Wan Ferry Pier,

 on the way of Hillier Street, walk about 15 minutes you can reach to the Wing Lee Street.

Walking on the stairs of Ladder Street to Wing Lee Street is a long rock steps,

it's a bit like the rock steps in some side streets of Macau, its make me feel very special. 

Here is a Upper Lascar Row through the streets during our destination, a place to sell Chinese souvenirs,

this street is also quite distinctive, and well worth for visiting. Followed the steps to the Man Mo Temple,

and then climb the stairs will arrive to the Wing Lee Street.

This area gives me the feeling like going to the past of Hong Kong, like a large museum in the city. 

So, these old  buildings of Wing Lee Street and other small streets are really worth to preserve its,

because this is the best representative of the Hong Kong past culture and memories!

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永利街 Wing Lee Street

A Hong Kong Peak Sunset 香港山頂的日落

上週六的天氣很不錯。我沒有見過這麼藍的天空已很長一段時間了，
而且雲的形態也很美麗。也許是因為前一天下過雨...
我當然把握這個好機會，去了香港山頂拍照及拍片！

我看到非常美麗迷人的夕陽，我把它拍下來。我很高興影片效果十分之好。
您可能已經注意到，我最近迷上了5D Mark II的拍片功能。我認為它比拍照需要更多的技巧，
我覺得很有挑戰，也令我得到滿足感。我覺得這能刺激我的創造力，所以我希望大家會欣賞！

Last Saturday the weather was very nice. I haven't seen such a blue sky in a long time,

and the cloud formations were beautiful as well. Perhaps it’s because it had rained the day before...
I certainly got a good opportunity to take pictures and a video at the Hong Kong Peak!

I saw a very beautiful sunset and I was able to capture it on video. I was very pleased with my video.
You have probably noticed that I have recently become addicted with the video function on my 5D Mark II.
I think it requires more skill than taking photo in my opinion…
I find it challenging and also very satisfying. I find it’s stimulating my creativity, so I hope you all enjoy it!

 

 

A Symphony of Lights - TST, Hong Kong

我到過香港尖沙咀很多次了。我已經在這裡拍過很多圖片，

因為你可以在這裡看到很漂亮的景觀，這是標誌性和令人印象深刻的香港景色。

晚上，你能看到所有建築物亮了起來。對於我來說，這是香港最美麗的地方。

我一直都是在晚上8:00觀看幻彩詠香江的。雖然我看過很多次這節目，

但這是我第一次把表演拍成錄像。我希望大家喜歡！

I have been to TST in Hong Kong many times already. I have taken many pictures there

because you get a good view of the impressive and iconic Hong Kong skyline.

At night, you get to see all the buildings lit up. For me, it is the most beautiful place in Hong Kong.

I always watch the Symphony of Lights at 8:00pm. Although I've watched the show many times before,

 this is the first time I've videoed the show. I hope you all enjoy it!

EOS 5D Mark II

第一次使用我的新相機，就在購買它後的第二天，2010年1月31日！

我的新相機，佳能EOS 5D Mark II！

這是在大澳一個不錯的陽光燦爛的日子，我邊走邊和朋友隨便拍照，

休息時也吃了一些豆腐花。

我對佳能EOS 450D的表現已經超過滿意，所以我決定升級到

佳能全畫幅相機的5D Mark II。我認為它是大版本的450D，

但也許是因為用大手柄控制，賦予其一個比較穩定和堅實的感覺給它，

這使得它不同於 450D。重量與450D並沒有多大不同，但要操控複雜得多，

我需要時間去使用它的不同功能。

雖然我有了新的5D Mark II，但是我還會繼續使用450D。我覺得很難不再用它去拍照。

我使用了近一年半了。我帶它去過北京、馬尼拉、西班牙、沙巴等地，

我十分滿意它的照片。 因此，我將繼續利用它與適當的鏡頭，

我會用它作為我的'輕量級'相機。

在大澳，我使用了佳能的24 – 70mm L鏡頭在新的5D Mark II上。

全畫幅相機機身為這個鏡頭打開了其餘的影像！它擴大了世界，

我能夠得到更廣泛的角度。全畫幅相機令我的眼睛開放了新的世界。 

我把它回復成廣角變焦鏡頭，這是我之前用450D時買的，其實它應該用在全畫幅相機。

這是我第一次使用新的相機，而且我不太熟悉它，我希望拍出來的照片不那麼差！

我希望可以拍到更好的照片，我知道只要多使用我的新相機，我便會更擅長於使用它！

這是我使用5D Mark II的第一批照片。我希望他們都還可以...

The first time I used my new camera was the day after I bought it, the 31st of January 2010!

My new camera, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II!

It was a nice sunny day in Tai O and I walked around with a friend casually taking pictures

 and also resting to have some bean curd dessert.

I have been more than satisfied with the performance of my Canon EOS 450D,

 so I decided to upgrade to a Canon full-frame camera, the 5D Mark II.

I would say that its a large version of the 450D, but maybe it was because of the

big handle grip that gives it a comparatively more steady and solid feel to it,

 and that makes it different from the 450D. The weight isn’t very much different from the 450D

 but it is far more complex. I will need time to get use to its different functions.

Although I have the new 5D Mark II, I will continue to use the 450D.

I find it hard not to take the odd picture with it. I’ve used it for almost a year and a half now.

I've been to Beijing, Manila, Spain, Sabah and other places with it,

 and I am more than satisfied with the photos.

So, I will continue to use it with the appropriate lenses, and I will use it as my ‘lightweight’ camera.

In Tai O, I used the Canon 24-70mm F2.8 L lens with the new 5D Mark II.

The full frame body made this lens open the rest of picture! It broadened the shot

and I was able to get a wider angle. It was opening my eyes up to the new world of a full frame camera.

I reverted to the wide-angle zoom lens that I bought with the 450D,

because it should be used with a full-frame camera.

This is my first time using the new camera and because I’m not too familiar with it,

 I hope my pictures aren’t that bad! It is my hope to take better pictures

and I know the more I use my new camera, the more adept I will become at using it!

Here is my first batch of photos, using the 5D Mark II. I hope they are ok…

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在大澳第一次使用新的相機 EOS 5D Mark II

First time using the new camera EOS 5D Mark II in Tai O

長洲的夕陽 A Cheung Chau Sunset

上週六 1月16日，天氣晴朗，但有點冷。這是外出散步和拍照的最佳天氣！

我到香港中環的渡輪碼頭，30分鐘的船程，目的地 - 長洲。

在這一天，出現了罕見的藍天，雖然有點煙霞，但從渡輪看九龍及中環的景色，

也相當漂亮。許多乘客都被深深吸引，並拍下大量的照片。

長洲渡輪碼頭總是這樣煩忙！我無法想像在夏季的太平清醮會有多煩忙。

真的希望來看看在這擁擠的街道進行的飄色巡遊。我一直想參觀遊行多年了，

但一直怕太多人和炎熱 ...也許我會在今年去看看...

從碼頭，左邊是一個美麗的海灘，而步行到右邊是海港長廊和張保仔洞。

在這裡很多很好的地方看日落。還記得我第一次到張保仔洞，當我進入洞內，

真的是漆黑一片，但通過它時感覺真的很有趣。如果大家到長洲，

我建議您們一定要去這個洞穴，但要帶備一個小型手電筒。

當走過港口人行道時會看到很多海鮮餐館和一些漁民在曬乾和準備他們的海鮮。

在這裡有一個身型相當巨大的老年婦女，她的樣子很有趣，她在賣她的蝦米 (蝦乾)。

她喊叫“買啦! 買啦! 可以平D架!”，真的很有趣！

下一次我會為她拍照和買一些她的蝦米！

到下午6時，已經可以看到壯觀的日落初現！又大又明亮的太陽鹹蛋黃，

吸引大量的遊客拍照。當我們拍攝到美麗的夕陽，我們便去了吃海鮮晚餐

（這是另一個在長洲必須做的！），但是這一次，價格是略高於上一次來，

但是食物是好的，也是值得的，而且價格仍然低於南丫島。

由於渡輪往來是直至晚上，我們喜歡可以慢慢享受食物和體會島上的夜生活。

這次我用了魚眼鏡頭來的照片，我很高興我做對了！

我非常滿意這次拍到的照片！大家覺得如何呢？

On Saturday the 16th of January, the weather was sunny but cool. It was perfect weather to go out

 for a walk in and, to take pictures! I went to Hong Kong Central ferry pier,

 for a 30-minute ferry ride, destination, Cheung Chau.

On that day the sky was a rare blue and a bit hazy, but the Kowloon and

Central scenery from the ferry, was still quite beautiful. Many of the passengers were

 soaking up the views and taking lots of photos.

Cheung Chau ferry pier is always so busy! I can’t imagine how busy it must be in summer and

 during the Bun Festival. I want to come to see the parade drifting along the crowded streets.

I have wanted to attend the parade for many years now, but I’ve been too scared of the huge crowds

 and the usual hot temperatures…so maybe I’ll do it this year…

From the pier, to the left is a beautiful beach, and walking to the right is the harbor walkway and

 Cheung Po Tsai cave. On the walkway there are many good places to see the sunset.

I remembered my first visit to Cheung Po Tsai cave. When I entered the cave, it was really dark inside

 and I had fun feeling my way through. If you go to Cheung Chau,

I recommend you visit the cave but take a small flashlight.

When walking along the harbor walkway you will see many seafood restaurants and

 a number of fishermen drying and preparing their seafood. There’s a rather large older woman,

 she looks so funny and she’s selling her dried shrimp. She shouts out (in Cantonese of course)

something to the effect of “Buy some and it can be cheaper!” it’s really interesting!

Next time I will take a photo of her and buy some of her dried shrimp!

By 6pm, already you can see a spectacular sunset take shape! A large and bright salted egg yolk sun

 has attracted lots of visitors, taking pictures. After we photographed the beautiful sunset,

 we went to eat a seafood dinner (which has to be another must do on Cheung Chau!),

although this time, the price was a tad higher than last time, but the food was good and

 well worth it AND it’s still cheaper than Lamma Island. Because the ferry runs through the night,

 we enjoy our meal and soak in the nightlife on the island. I used the fisheyes lens to take my photos and

 I’m glad I did! I’m very satisfied with the pictures I took! What do you think?

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香港中環的渡輪碼頭，30分鐘的船程，目的地 - 長洲

 Hong Kong Central ferry pier, for a 30-minute ferry ride, destination, Cheung Chau

香港的聖誕 Hong Kong X'mas 09

這次去香港的主要目的是購物, 所以沒有帶大相機,

但在香港各大商場購物中心都是漂亮的聖誕燈飾和擺設,

所以便帶了一架維修過的小型DC (Ricoh R7), 因為我的R8借了給哥哥,

在前幾天看過一位Facebook朋友在朗豪坊拍了一些可愛燈飾擺設,

在經過旺角時便去朗豪坊拍了一些照片, 因為已經很少用這架R7,

光圈, 快門, ISO和白平衡都只用了自動, 因為照片是JPEG,

不用任何後期處理, 其實都很方便的, 哈哈! @_@

充滿夢幻感覺的聖誕燈飾擺設

香港之夜 A Hong Kong Night - 都市傳奇 City Legend

12月5日是香港東亞東亞運動會的開幕禮, 在維多利亞港的一個海上舞台舉行,

也有大型的煙花匯演, 因此尖沙咀多條街道都變成了行人專用區,

平時車來車往的廣東道也變成了一個不錯的拍攝場地,

一直想為這個金光燦爛的都市拍一輯夜景, 真係一個難得的好機會!

最後還去了海港城一餐館吃了一個石燒晚餐,

我叫了石燒劍魚 (Sword Fish), 真係充滿肉汁非常美味!