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soothe me...

Posted by hugo poon (hong kong, Hong Kong) on 23 February 2010 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

Just another street corner in my neighbourhood, an unexciting shop, an old wall, a sign that says everything but romantic... yet every time I look at this picture I feel soothed.:-)

Western Street & High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong

PS. Tons of unfinished work is gonna occupy most of my time in the coming weeks and I might not be around for a little while...
So see you and take care everyone!:-)

Fujifilm FinePix S5Pro 1/60 second F/2.2 ISO 1000 53 mm (35mm equiv.)

I do not regard myself as a photographer. I'm an ordinary man but extraordinarily obsessed with capturing all the memorable scenes that I encounter in my everyday life. It's like an excited traveller craving to record his memorable journey in a memorable way, 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...

Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India

Beautifully composed and focused Hugo...the details and tones are really lovely!

23 Feb 2010 5:23am

ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States

You can get a smoothie at the 7-11 to sooth the. Good luck with the work. best...jerry

23 Feb 2010 5:31am

Joan Felix from Jakarta, Indonesia

SO Artistic !!!

23 Feb 2010 5:32am

Alun from cheshire, United Kingdom

very well spotted

23 Feb 2010 6:34am

Michael from Shell Village, United Kingdom

You feel secure in your trusted locality Hugo, simple pleasures mean so much.

23 Feb 2010 7:04am

k@ from Paris, France

The striped colors on top of the door's shop in distance and the "?" seem asking : "Will you soothe soon ?", important question in busy times for sure ;) Take care, too, dear Hugo, we'll wait for you having a stroll in your soulful night stories ~ 

23 Feb 2010 8:45am

jeanclaude from st mande 94160, France

nice and interesting shot

23 Feb 2010 9:47am

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

You composed the photo very well.

23 Feb 2010 10:33am

CM Kwan from NT, Hong Kong

It's a rarely found beautiful structure in HK. I need your help to find these kinds of beautiful things. It's an outstanding picture, Hugo!

23 Feb 2010 11:08am

Ralph Jones from Detroit, United States

Wow there really is a 7/11 always open on every corner of the planet.

23 Feb 2010 2:45pm

Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France

nice frame and DOF !

23 Feb 2010 4:16pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

Wow, romance through the doorway. Well seen, Hugo and good luck with all that work.

24 Feb 2010 1:28am

Garfield from Ancaster Ontario, Canada

Creative compo, and I like the depth of field here. Well though out.

24 Feb 2010 3:42am

Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Very good DOF, I don't know what is written, but I feel the sorrow of the figures in the background :)

24 Feb 2010 6:05am

Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States

Beautiful, Hugo. I am glad you find this soothing. I probably shouldn't break the mood by suggesting this - but I can't help myself - - - I want a Slurppie.

24 Feb 2010 1:58pm

Ben from Lyon, France

Very well done. :)

24 Feb 2010 6:02pm

dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States

simply faaabulous framing Hugo!! love the man-made twilight of your world!!! i often bring up your amazing photos in our photoworkshop here in NYC... your pictures have a hauntingly beautiful reality to them!!! keep up the amazing work!!! i am moving on -- looking for a new site with new functionality. i want something semi-pro that i can grow into. something made just for a portfolio -- and a display option. will definitely be in touch when i come across what i am looking for -- until then all the best to you!!! cheers and speak soon!!! :)

24 Feb 2010 8:41pm

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Nicely composed and i like the square of colors and life in the blurred background.

26 Feb 2010 2:24pm

Mirza Ahmad from Amsterdam, Netherlands

Might it be the 7 eleven? Nice background.

27 Feb 2010 12:23am

steve-stefedesign from Liverpool, United Kingdom

Just a little bit of romance left in the urban sprall

27 Feb 2010 9:27pm

Didier DE ZAN from somewhere, France

Beautiful framing

2 Mar 2010 5:52am

Charles Dastodd from Chicago, United States

I like it!

4 Mar 2010 3:02pm

Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom

Beautiful colours Hugo and i love the mood!

4 Mar 2010 11:05pm

olivier Paillet from toulouse, France

I'm waiting for you !! take care !!!

6 Mar 2010 7:20pm

Olivier from Hainaut, Belgium

good day...

9 Mar 2010 8:57pm

B.Held from Santa Fe, United States

fantastic work

9 Mar 2010 10:55pm

k@ from Paris, France

(Just to say Hello wishing you are not too exhausted. Positive thoughts*)

10 Mar 2010 6:33pm

Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico

Love this light, color, texture and overall comp. Very appealing image.

13 Mar 2010 8:22am

Will from Tokyo, Japan

Really like the contrast between old and new here, really nice work.

14 Mar 2010 8:47am

Albert Manso from barcelona, Spain

Nice composition!

19 Mar 2010 1:03pm

Gregory Kowalski from Beijing, China

great focal point.. it adds some mystery and wake up imagination to work..

21 Mar 2010 9:24am