Central is a commercial district in Hong Kong. In this bustling city, there are scenes reflecting people's struggling for a hard life. I was on the mid-levels escalator in Central, discovering many shops opened in the buildings on both sides of the escalator. The internal operation of the shop is a vivid showcase for the customers and pedestrians. I strolled along Pottinger Street, Graham Street, Peel Street etc. There were petit stalls and shops on both sides of these alleys. I tried to take photos of the people in the local scenes. In order to get closer to the subject, I used 35 mm wide angle lens with wider aperture of f/3.5 at least to compensate for the dim light. I hanged my camera on my neck and my thumb was ready on the camera shutter on my chest. I captured these people when I stood in front of them. I preferred taking snapshots while walking. The composition of the photo therefore required some estimation and more practice! That was the way I accomplished this set of album.
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Photo equipment:
Nikon D300s, Nikon GP-1 GPS
AF-DX 17-55mm f/2.8
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香港中環是一個商業的城市，在繁囂的都市背後，顯示了港人拼搏的一面。我沿中環的半山扶手行人電梯，發現「樓上舖」設在行人電梯兩旁。內裡營運的活動一覽無遺。我溜灠了石板街，嘉咸街，卑利街等附近小街，兩旁都是販賣的小檔和商舖。我嘗試拍攝城市小人物的照片。為了更接近拍攝的對像，我用35mm廣角鏡，由於環境陰暗，我用f3.5光圈拍攝。為了避免被攝者發覺，我不舉機拍攝，祇將相機掛在胸前，右拇指按著快門，面向對像，按下快門，邊行邊拍，構圖便要靠估和經驗了！就這樣，我終於完成了這輯照片。
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| The old Pottinger Street in 1900s (internet photo) 1900年代的石板街 (網上照片) |
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| The world-renowned Pottinger Street, known as flagstone street has all the footprints left by the visitors from the world. The commodities have witnessed the changing times. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @17mm, f/2.8, 1/200 sec, ISO 1000 石板街，世界各地的旅客，都在這裡留下足跡，售賣的物件，見證了歲月的變化。 |
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| A setup scene of Pottinger Street was built in the movie "Bodyguards and Assassins" in 2009 (internet photo) 電影「十月圍城」搭建的石板街。(網上照片） |
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| It is full of wisdom and hardworking reflected in each of the lit and colorful window. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @30mm, f/3.5, 1/20 sec, ISO 400 每一格的燈光，每一格的色彩，都充滿了智慧和拼搏。 |
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| The essential content is more important than the exterior look and becomes the business opportunity in time of hardship for the shops opened inside the building. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @18mm, f/2.8, 1/80 sec, ISO 400 不要祇看外貌，內涵是最重要的，可見「樓上舖」是絶處逢生的商機。 |
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| Genuine materials and excellent craftsmanship are showcase for the passing customers! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @55mm, f/3.5, 1/60 sec, ISO 400 真材實料，工夫了得，成為活動窗廚的「現場騷」！ |
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| Coloring the black & white photo: the presence of colors in a plain scene may create a unique ambiance and business opportunity! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @38mm, f/3.5, 1/160 sec, ISO 2500 在黑白照片上色：色彩在樸素的畫面出現，也可製造出獨特的氣氛和商機！ |
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| Some pictures may articulate people's memory, instigate conflict and may induce a sense of sadness! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @17mm, f/3.5, 1/30 sec, ISO 2500 一些畫面也會觸動人的心靈，煽動鬥爭，也會勾起人的傷感！ |
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| There is always a story behind each of these toys. In each segment of the reminiscence, you are back to the former years in different time machines. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @17mm, f/3.5, 1/80 sec, ISO 2500 每一件玩具，背後有一個故事，每一段回憶，可以讓你重返不同的時光隧道。 |
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| Ending here are authority and prestige? Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @40mm, f/3.5, 1/125 sec, ISO 2500 權力和威嚴，止於此？ |
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| Items from the Red China have arrived and the whole street is lit red! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @17mm, f/3.5, 1/50 sec, ISO 2500 火紅年代的，都來到這條街，也照得滿街通紅！ |
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| It is small but complete in every detail. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @30mm, f/3.5, 1/400 sec, ISO 2500 麻雀雖小，五臟俱全。 |
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| In addition to the displayed items, feel free to enjoy the soft lights, amiable smile and comfort. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @26mm, f/3.5, 1/125 sec, ISO 2500 除了店內的陳列品，也送給客人溫柔的燈光，和靄的笑容，和無限的溫馨。 |
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| The fish and the bear's paw, you can't have both at the same time. I choose fish as there are more choices here! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @50mm, f/3.5, 1/500 sec, ISO 2500 魚與熊掌，兩者不可兼得，捨熊掌而取魚也！皆因魚多有得揀！ |
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| As the fish is already in hand, the net becomes useless! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @17mm, f/3.5, 1/80 sec, ISO 2500 魚穫在手，何需魚網！ |
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| I will serve you carefully whoever on the list. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @40mm, f/3.5, 1/800 sec, ISO 2500 榜上有名的，我都會一一照料周到。 |
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| Light bulb can light up the world. It can differentiate the good and the bad, precaution any bad eggs! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @17mm, f/3.5, 1/250 sec, ISO 2500 電燈，可照亮世界，也可分辨好與壞，避免壞蛋橫行！ |
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| This is not a scam. Have confidence as the shop has a long-established reputation! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @17mm, f/3.5, 1/2000 sec, ISO 2500 這並非「黑店」，全賴老字號獲信心！ |
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| A typical stall with all the traditional food known to the local customers. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @17mm, f/3.5, 1/2500 sec, ISO 2500 典型的小檔，賣的都是街坊熟悉的傳統食品。 |
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| In the kitchen, this is the 5th in the rank of firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @17mm, f/3.5, 1/320 sec, ISO 2500 開門七件事：柴米油鹽醬醋茶，這是「老五」！ |
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| These rare food stalls still exist in the alley of a bustling city. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @31mm, f/3.5, 1/400 sec, ISO 2500 少見的大排檔，仍在鬧市的橫街存活著。 |
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| The size of her moving space is within 4 square feet only! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @28mm, f/3.5, 1/320 sec, ISO 2500 她整天活動的空間，不超過四平方呎！ |
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| He has been standing to work for 10 hours. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @20mm, f/3.5, 1/100 sec, ISO 2500 他要站著工作超過十小時。 |
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| Two pieces of tofu , please! Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @38mm, f/3.5, 1/125 sec, ISO 2500 唔該，要兩磚豆腐！ |
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| Night is coming. It is time to reduce price to get the stuff sold quickly. Nikon D300s, 17-55mm f/2.5 @38mm, f/3.5, 1/160 sec, ISO 2500 天已晚，都要減價換牌促銷了。 |
Thank you for photos.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are nice and clean, not filled with clutter.
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