I’ve posted about Hong Kong a few times in the past and each time we go I find something new to photograph. So I thought I would do a series of posts with different topics.
“It is the working man who is the happy man. It is the idle man who is the miserable man“
Benjamin Franklin
An employee of the Star Ferry getting ready to bring the gang plank down. He’s wearing the same uniform that has been in existence for many years. I imagine he’s also worked on the Star Ferry since a young man. Not much has changed about the Star Ferries, just the price of a ticket which is still a great bargain at HK$5.
“The Star Ferry traces its origins to 1880 when Dorabjee Naorojee Mithaiwala, a Parsee cook, embarked on a new vocation. He began a ferry service across Victoria Harbour with his steamboat, the Morning Star.” – Source: Star Ferry
“The wise man knows how to run his life so that contemplation is possible”
Gabriel Marcel
Taking a moment to reflect on the book he is reading. It made me wonder what he is thinking about.
Rest is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Take the time off to replenish your energy and recharge your soul – Annoymous
Employees from a nearby restaurant enjoying their lunch outside. There were poinsettias everywhere, providing splashes of colour.
“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship”
Thomas Aquinas
Wedding shenanigans with the groomsmen. We came upon this group as we turned the corner from our hotel. I just caught them in mid pose. Chinese weddings are an extremely flamboyant affair in Hong Kong, most of the photos are taken before the wedding.
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Good photos matched to the quotes, Ali. Hope you had a good Christmas 🤗🩵
Thanks Jo, yes it was lovely thanks
Hi Ali, good collection of snapshots. Maybe we’ll get there one day, China permitting! When were you last there?
Thanks Phil, in China maybe 2003 or 2002, we go to Hong Kong every year. I’m not sure I would ever go back to China though. Too many politics going on
Excellent photos of life in Hong Kong Alison coupled with appropriate quotes.
Thanks Marion 😊
Great candid shots Alison 🙂 I especially like the last one, and the use of selective colour on the Star Ferry employee.
Thanks Sarah, I thought I would try and be a bit more creative for a change!
Those are great! The last one looks like such fun.
Thanks Anabel, They were all laughing and cheering so loudly, he was obviously happy to be getting married
I love the focus on the people- I think youve captured the feeling they give beautifully 🙂
Thanks Meg, hope you had a wonderful christmas