Peak View of Hong Kong Island

Posted by Ian Smith (London, United Kingdom) on 24 June 2009 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

A view down over Hong Kong Island from Victoria Peak, with the mist hiding Kowloon across the harbour.

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Comments (11)

John Leech from Grange-over-Sands, United Kingdom

I bet they don't bother with foundations anymore, the buildings must surely prop eath other up. Totally amazing place. Excellent shot and processing, love the depth.

24 Jun 2009 7:45am

@John Leech: Thank you John. And I agree, Hong Kong is totally amazing!

Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom

That's a really great photo Ian with great composition and I love the tone!

24 Jun 2009 9:07am

@Ian Bramham: Thanks Ian! I'm actually quite chuffed with this one also.

GJC from Kyoto (京都), Japan

Really like the tones in this, and the view isn't too bad either!

24 Jun 2009 11:24am

@GJC: Yeah, 'not bad' I suppose : ) Thanks for your feedback - I'm still loving the aqua/cyan tones lately.

hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong

Very beautiful tone and tonal range! Brilliant work Ian! Was that really fog or that infamous smog?

24 Jun 2009 3:15pm

@hugo poon: It was a misty/cloudy day, so I'm not sure? Thanks for your comments Hugo - always appreciated!

Jen from St. George, United States

Great shot! I love the contrast between light and dark, and the beautiful color treatment!

24 Jun 2009 4:05pm

@Jen: Thanks Jen! And I'm very impressed by your work also - now a follower! : )

David BM from Gijón, Spain

Great image :-)

24 Jun 2009 7:40pm

@David BM: Thanks David!

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

This is superb Ian! Love the view and your choice of "colour". Wonderful.

24 Jun 2009 11:29pm

Giovanni from Milan, Italy

This is a wonderful photo Ian! The toning is perfect! Great work!

27 Jun 2009 6:57am

Bonj from Jefferson City, United States

Very nice angle.

27 Jun 2009 2:47pm

Chris from New York, United States

This is outstanding. Black and white was definitely the right choice - I'm not sure the geometry and texture of the buildings would stand out as much in color, and the mass of trees in the foreground, darkened to the tone they are, really make the buildings behind them jump. Nice work.

2 Jul 2009 1:19am

@Chris: Thank you Chris!

shoti from Everywhere in the, Philippines

your version is quite unique Ian. other people, like me, wouldn't crop it this way and take a shot of the whole view instead. nice work :)

5 Jul 2009 1:30pm

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