Shek O, located in the southern part of the Hong Kong island, is a resort area with a beautiful beach. A small bridge connects the Shek O Village and Tai Tau Chau (lit. big headed island). There is a small trail meandering in the hill. The village is tranquil with gorgeous resort houses. The beach is wide with tidal waves, attracting many tourists, lovers and the newly-wed for a walk and photography. I appreciate the natural beauty of Shek O and cast my unique passion and love on anything I have seen: village houses, beach, rocks, ocean spray, narrow trail etc.
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Photo equipment:
Nikon D300s, Nikon GP-1 GPS
Nikon AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
645 PRO for iPhone 5
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石澳，位於香港的南面，是風景優美的海灣遊覽勝地，有小橋連接大頭洲，幽徑迂迴。石澳小村幽靜，建有華麗的別墅式建築。海灘遼闊，海浪拍岸，吸引了不少遊人和新人漫步和拍照。我欣賞石澳的天然美景，也讓我對所見的事物：村屋、海灘、岩石、浪花、小徑⋯產生了一種特別的情懷。
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The beach ● 沙灘
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| Hand in hand, we are falling in deep love! 645 PRO for iPhone (6 x 17 image ratio) @4.13mm, f/2.4, 1/2900sec, ISO 50 手牽手，我倆沉醉愛戀中！ |
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| Be relieved in your stroll. I am number one and am here to safeguard both of you! 645 PRO for iPhone (6 x 17 image ratio) @4.13mm, f/2.4, 1/3400sec, ISO 50 你倆放心漫步，我是一號，在這裡守護著你們。 |
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| The crowd has left the desolate beach Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @18mm, f/5.0, 1/8000 sec, ISO 250 人群已散，祇剩下浪潮聲劃破寧靜。 |
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| Enjoying their love on the beach Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @65mm, f/5.0, 1/2000 sec, ISO 250 (cropped) 在沙灘上漫步，譲情侶享受無限的溫馨和愛意！ |
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| Although I am number 3, I look much larger than number 1! Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @35mm, f/5.0, 1/5000sec, ISO 250 雖然我是三號，不能鰲頭獨佔，但我看來卻比一號大了很多！ |
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The houses ● 屋
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| The white lines are eye-catching but these two windows make me hard to breathe. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @18mm, f/5.0, 1/200 sec, ISO 250 白色的線條是那麼耀眼，但看見這兩只窗卻令人透不過氣來。 |
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| Just let the circular frame break the square and stubborn situation. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @18mm, f/10.0, 1/25 sec, ISO 250 就譲這個圓線框打破這個正正方方不變的局面吧！ |
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| Notices on the window board, no need to go in! Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @32mm, f/10.0, 1/500 sec, ISO 250 外有告示，不用內進！ |
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| I am ugly but by the tree shade, I hope you will give me a glance! Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @112mm, f/10.0, 1/80 sec, ISO 250 我很醜，但在綠蔭樹旁，希望你也會多看我一眼！ |
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| Wealth in the shade of dark green! Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @170mm, f/8.0, 1/320 sec, ISO 250 濃蔭深處富人家！ |
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| It will not be attractive if there are only white wall and dark windows. But the appearance of the green plants makes me stop and appreciate the simple match of the shapes and colors. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @170mm, f/8.0, 1/160 sec, ISO 250 (cropped) 祇是白牆黑窗，並不足以令人注意，但牆頭的綠葉幼枝的出現，卻使人不得不駐足，欣賞這自然樸素的形與色的組合。 |
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| The door left opened indicates a safe neighborhood. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @18mm, f/5.0, 1/25 sec, ISO 250 主人已入屋，大門中開，肯定是一個治安良好的社區。 |
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| These 2 small white dots are more attractive than the scarlet wall and the white door. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @29mm, f/8.0, 1/30 sec, ISO 250 棗紅的磚牆和白色的門扉，都不及我倆小圓點的吸引和奪目！ |
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Love & waves ● 愛與浪
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| A small bridge and sand bar 645 PRO for iPhone (6 x 17 image ratio) @4.13mm, f/2.4, 1/1400sec, ISO 50 小橋和沙堤 |
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| After millions of years, sea, waves, tides and waters all remain unchanged. Same to our love! Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @18mm, f/10.0, 1/1250 sec, ISO 250 經過無數萬年，海、浪丶潮、水都不變。我倆情恆比金堅! |
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| How much this colorful rock has received the caress of the waves? Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @150mm, f/10.0, 1/500 sec, ISO 250 在這斑駁的岩石上，曾經接受了多少浪花的愛撫？ |
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| The beauty of the ocean spray! Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @105mm, f/14.0, 1/800 sec, ISO 250 濺起千層浪花！ |
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| Tidal spray continues with time Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @150mm, f/14.0, 1/400 sec, ISO 250 潮浪及水花不會因時間而改變。 |
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| This man looks so tiny on the gap of the slopes Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @24mm, f/14.0, 1/3200 sec, ISO 250 在山坳中人是變得那麼渺小 |
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| Taking photographs of the newly-wed on the rock Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @150mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 sec, ISO 250 在崖頂拍攝新人的照片 |
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| Let the tidal waves cheer for our wedding and the blue sky and white cloud be our witnesses! Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @22mm, f/8.0, 1/320 sec, ISO 250 在藍天白雲的見證下，譲潮浪為我倆的結合歡呼鼓掌！ |
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| Human life is not always smooth, it still has changes, ups and downs. When you feel tired in your journey, take a rest and plan for your way ahead. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @135mm, f/8.0, 1/250 sec, ISO 250 (cropped) 人生的道路並非永遠都是平直，始終有變化和彎曲。走到倦時，不妨停下小息，計劃前程。 |
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Hiking on Tai Tau Chau ● 漫步大頭洲
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| A small bridge connects Tai Tau Chau and the small village of Shek O. 645 PRO for iPhone (6 x 17 image ratio) @4.13mm, f/2.4, 1/1400sec, ISO 50 一條小橋，就把大頭洲和石澳小村連接起來。 |
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| The white ocean spray makes the cliff rocks more charming. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @34mm, f/14.0, 1/250 sec, ISO 250 白色的浪就可以襯托著亂石崖邊 |
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| A beautiful bay Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @18mm, f/14.0, 1/250 sec, ISO 250 美麗的海灣 |
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| Tidal waves fence the bay, desolate trail meanders on the hill in a sunny day. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @27mm, f/8.0, 1/800 sec, ISO 250 白浪環島湧，幽徑繞山行。 |
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| The narrow trail goes up and down on the hill. It may be level or rugged. Same as human lives! 645 PRO for iPhone @4.13mm, f/2.4, 1/800sec, ISO 50 迂迴曲折的小徑沿著山勢游走，忽高忽低，有平坦的，也有崎嶇的，人生何嘗不是一樣嗎？ |
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| She is still in bud and you are already slender and elegant! Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @200mm, f/14.0, 1/250 sec, ISO 250 她仍含苞待放，妳已亭亭玉立！ |
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| Let you appreciate my beautiful gown while I am enjoying the sunbath in a greenish ambience. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @200mm, f/5.6, 1/320 sec, ISO 250 我正在享受充滿陽光的綠油油的氛圍，也譲你欣賞我的一身彩衣。 |
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Back to the beach ● 返回海灘
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| Dog is a good friend of human being. Both love mutual caress, sunbath and beautiful beach! 645 PRO for iPhone (6 x 17 image ratio) @4.13mm, f/2.4, 1/2900sec, ISO 50 狗是人類的好朋友，同樣喜歡互相呵護，一同享受陽光與海灘！ |
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| The shape of the twigs looks like the claws of a dancing dragon, lightning of a loud thunder. It worth more glances and explore further your imagination. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @29mm, f/8.0, 1/3200 sec, ISO 250 樹幹的形態竟然似巨龍舞爪，也似旱天轟雷電，值得多望一眼，發揮你的想像力。 |
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| Two people have three legs? For sure, they have overcome lots of hardship and rendered mutual love and support in the past. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @170mm, f/8.0, 1/400 sec, ISO 250 二人三足？無論如何，他們倆都是經過歲月的考驗和互相愛護扶持的伴侶。 |
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| Love is powerful and marriage is almighty in spite of the tidal waves and other's manipulation. Nikon D300s, AF-DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 @130mm, f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 250 為了海誓山盟，那怕洶潮湧浪，卻要受到他人的指指點點，為的是要一張結束愛情長跑的照片。 |
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There is a Big Wave Bay Village which is just 45 minutes' walk from Shek O. My grandparents had a wooden hut there & I spent a lot of my childhood there. In the morning we went to Shek O and had breakfast then brought some grocery and walked back to Big Wave Bay village. I had very good memory there.
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ReplyDeleteSo nice! I like the colorful rock. I am learning photography. Can you please add your picture information same as before. Thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Derek and a couple of others who have requested for the photo information in my blog. Sorry for the missing information in the recent posts. I will put them back for your easy reference.
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