Just arrived in the city this evening and although I didn't get a lot of sleep on the flight I wanted to get out and stretch my legs. Also in dire need of something to eat, I grabbed a quick bowl of chicken and rice before setting off for Central where I wanted to catch the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak. I normally skip the tram and climb up to The Peak (much prefer getting my exercise outdoors than in a gym!) but it's 32C/90F and humid! City views are fantastic up here but my previous attempts to get decent pics were thwarted by wind, rain, and a typhoon! A good tip is to avoid the masses who make their way up to the viewing platform at the top. It gets very crowded, especially being a Sunday night, and it's virtually impossible to get the tripod set up securely. Instead I drop down onto Barker Road where you can get the same great views from the tram stop there but with a bit of peace and quiet!
10.0sec f/11 ISO200 Manual Mode
8.0sec f/11 ISO200 Manual Mode
About a 15 minute walk further along Barker Road reveals another viewpoint with a subtly different, and I think better, angle on the city. The Bank of China Building, the one with the criss cross lights, is face on which I prefer. Again no-one here, peace and quiet, bliss!
8.0sec f/11 ISO200 Manual Mode
8.0sec f/11 ISO200 Manual Mode
This last shot captures the International Finance Centre in the foreground which was Hong Kong's tallest building until the International Commerce Centre, background, claimed the title when it opened earlier this year.
I'm hoping to get time to do some "cultural" shots tomorrow but in the mean time here's one last wacky one from the Financial District.
6sec f/16 ISO200
