"a professional (wedding) photographer"

Posted by hugo poon (hong kong, Hong Kong) on 13 July 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

The Legislative Council Building, Hong Kong

This 2-storey granite building constructed in 1912 was the home of the former Supreme Court until 1985, since when it has been housing the Legislative Council of HK... It's one of the most impressive architecture in HK, and has also become a popular spot for taking wedding photos.

I do not regard myself as a photographer. I'm merely a guy who enjoys capturing all the memorable scenes that I encounter in my everyday life. Perhaps, it's like a traveller hoping to record his memorable journey, but in my case, it's the journey of my life ... If I can record my encounters in such a way that they leave an image on the mind of myself and other viewers, it's a tremendous joy and some accomplishment...
In terms of photography, I'm trying to preserve the moments as my eyes see "something" and my heart feels it too. As such, I seldom feel interested in planned, arranged or manipulated photographs...

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Comments (15)

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

Beautiful light and architecture, great subject, well done!

13 Jul 2008 5:31am

Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States

Hugo - Opening your daily post has become something I really look forward to. I'm enjoying the intimate look at Hong Kong - and your photography is consistently good. This is another well seen and produced image.

13 Jul 2008 5:58am

@Stephen Phillips: Thanks so much Stephen!! I won't be able to come up with something extraordinary and dramatic everytime, but if I can utilize my limited spare time to record the streets of my place of my time in such a way that they leave an image on the mind of myself and other viewers, it's a tremendous joy and some accomplishment...

Marie Le Corre from Voiron, France

Very good black and white

13 Jul 2008 7:04am

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

I love your work, and this is no exception.

13 Jul 2008 10:34am

Eleftheria! from Greece

Beautiful!

13 Jul 2008 10:50am

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

Great framing and lovely light. A super combination in this image.

13 Jul 2008 1:11pm

Eric Fry from Houston, TX, United States

You wrote, "In terms of photography, I'm trying to preserve the moments as my eyes see "something" and my heart feels it too." I think you capture the images and the feelings masterfully, Hugo. And, like Stephen, I, too, look forward to seeing your photos show up in my BlogWatch. Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos with us!

13 Jul 2008 1:46pm

tetsu from Tokyo, Japan

I like this contrast. :-)

13 Jul 2008 2:22pm

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States

love these beautiful forms here and the dim lighting... simply breathtaking!

13 Jul 2008 2:39pm

Kelela from Upland, United States

Awesome talent you have. Love the lighting and how it enhances such fabulous architecture and the photographer completes the ambiance. Love it.

13 Jul 2008 4:22pm

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

Hugo.... the soft light and various details in this image are portrayed wonderfully.

13 Jul 2008 6:59pm

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

You've captured an interesting moment, here, Hugo ... I'm drawn into the scene to see where the light leads me. Beautiful work!

13 Jul 2008 7:07pm

hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong

Thank you everyone for the wonderfully warm support!!!

14 Jul 2008 9:19am

neilanie from Carson, United States

i love how the arches and the light lead to the subject.. it frames the shot well.

wonderful shot.

16 Jul 2008 10:36am

k@ from Paris, France

The arch is wonderful and a photographer shot by a photographer is always fun ~

11 Apr 2009 7:12am

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