a store of yesterday... (viii)

Posted by hugo poon (hong kong, Hong Kong) on 29 January 2011 in Documentary & Street and Portfolio.

"Leung (H)ei (K)ee Store"

Here in this little messy store, generations of schoolchildren have got what they want. Potato chip, candies, soft drinks... Junk food? Yes, but all so yummy! And, buying them, enjoying them, finishing them up in time, leaving no trace that could let mother find out... Just wonderful!!! I love these days!:-)

PS. I'll be taking a short break... So, wish you all a beautiful weekend and a great week!

Kennedy Road, Hong Kong

'Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again.' Henri Cartier Bresson

Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR 1/40 second F/3.3 ISO 200 7 mm

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...

Comments (27)

sunstone_maria from California, United States

great mood! beautifully done. and I hope they are not going to close it as it brings so much joy to all kids. Have a great time wherever you go and please come back and share your beautiful world with us!

29 Jan 2011 6:24am

Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Good po0int of view and monochrome, my friend!
Finally I'm back, thanks for your comments!

29 Jan 2011 7:42am

Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India

Reminds me so strongly of my own days at school and the tuck shops we rushed to during the recess! A heartbreaking image Hugo, with a fabulous POV and perspective! Your chosen tones make it all the more poignant! As always, your work is so rich in detail despite the low light conditions and I am so amazed by that, my friend:) Absolutely fabulous!

29 Jan 2011 7:56am

@Pavan Kaul: So glad to know I'm not the only one! Thank you my friend! Regarding the POV, I actually got this shot out the window of the upper deck of a bus... really delighted that I was decisive enough and the image came out O.K.!:-)

Bernardo from Barcelona, Spain

Un buen disparo con un bonito virado.
Saludos

29 Jan 2011 8:41am

Yvon from Orleans, France

nice street capture

29 Jan 2011 8:55am

Krunal from Mumbai, India

superb angle, very nice tones

29 Jan 2011 9:28am

Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

This is such a fine series . . very touching documentary.

29 Jan 2011 9:44am

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

Incredible color and tetxura in this wonderful composition with an excellent view! A hug, Adela

29 Jan 2011 10:22am

Dexter Chee from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Old shop getting less day by day... Is good to capture more photos before there all disappear. Nice series from you on all the old buildings in HK. Keep up the good works and shoot more of these old buildings. Me too like to record those old buildings in my city.

29 Jan 2011 10:53am

Morris Taub (momo) from Montpellier, France

great story and perspective...reminds me of my corner candy store when i was growing up...we could get all the sweets, plus comic books, and egg creams, malteds, coca-cola...thanks for the 'sweet' memories...

29 Jan 2011 11:06am

Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France

I love the sepia tones for a timeless mood ! and your angle of view. Nice to see that young people still like this kind of store ! have a good break my dear Hugo !

29 Jan 2011 12:39pm

Sunder from Chennai, India

Fantastic shot! Nice tones and lighting...

29 Jan 2011 3:12pm

vk from South Africa

nice perspective and a good shot!

29 Jan 2011 4:42pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

A necessary store in the life of a kid. Look at them lien up. I hope they keep it in business a few more generations. A super image, Hugo. Enjoy your break.

29 Jan 2011 6:30pm

Punit from Somewhere in, India

Lovely angle here. Yes, we all have had some little shop near our schools where we'd scoop a candy or some junk leaving no traces, as you said! Brings out the memories so well.

Hoping to see you back soon!

30 Jan 2011 6:13am

k@ from Paris, France

Ah the old man & the young bunch, i like that a lot, again your special story of time not passing but meeting !
And the tones along with the angle are superb, Hugo - you have a delicious break !

30 Jan 2011 7:47am

Sidney from Manila, Philippines

Looks like the old man is scolding one of the students ! :-)
Enjoy the week !

30 Jan 2011 1:00pm

Sonia Nansid from Barcelona Stockholm, Sweden

Excellent.

30 Jan 2011 7:42pm

S. Fann from Seoul, South Korea

those little-detailing-elements are charming first of all, then the opening-view top to downward. sweet piece of work again :)

31 Jan 2011 6:02pm

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Youngs seem to appreciate this old store and the old man and it's a pleasure to look at... good choice of tonality to go with.

1 Feb 2011 12:45pm

Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States

Enjoy your break as we enjoy this little shop. Travel and be well.

2 Feb 2011 2:12am

gavin hart from Tweed Heads, Australia

I love this series Hugo. These images evoke fond memories of the time when I used to work in the 'China' town area of Australia's Brisbane.

2 Feb 2011 2:17am

BeLTxA from Menorca, Spain

Lovely serie!

2 Feb 2011 12:23pm

Elena from Turin, Italy

great sepia! have a nice week!

2 Feb 2011 11:38pm

Paco Rubio from Barcelona, Spain

Very good image and color processing. Greetings!

4 Feb 2011 12:25pm

✿ Anina ✿ from Auckland, New Zealand

We've got small shops like these here in New Zealand (in the neighbourhoods) - you basically get bread, milk, the news paper, potato chips and lollies. It's called a dairy. I think the school kids are their biggest clients here as well :) Great POV and I like the sepia tones

7 Feb 2011 8:10pm

Bruno from froyennes, Belgium

nice tone for this pic ...

12 Feb 2011 3:27pm