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streetSNAP: Crystal Castles

The familiar shown in an unfamiliar way. That’s how i like to describe my collection of crystal ball images. Out of the 30 in my collection, these are some of … Continue reading

November 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

streetSNAP: People of Hong Kong part 3!

Just a couple more portraits of strangers in Hong Kong. Most of these pictures were shot with permission, which is a helluva lot harder to do than you think it … Continue reading

October 30, 2014 · 4 Comments

streetSNAP: Hong Kong Fractals

‘The best camera you have is the one that’s with you’ – Chase Jarvis. I always have my phone with me and while it may not be the best camera … Continue reading

October 16, 2014 · 2 Comments

impactHK: Coffin Homes on HK Island. The Visit!

This past Thursday we handed out the $5000 that we raised at our last junk boat party for those living in caged and coffin homes. Our last handout was in the … Continue reading

October 11, 2014 · 2 Comments

streetSNAP: The Umbrella Revolution, Part 2

The Hong Kong protest has been dubbed the ‘Umbrella Revolution’ because of the humble umbrellas usefulness in protecting oneself against extreme police crowd control like teargas, pepper spray and stray … Continue reading

October 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

streetSNAP: The Umbrella Revolution

The student protestors who had occupied the major highway through the CBD of Hong Kong were recovering from a hard night of protesting today; it might look like their supporters … Continue reading

October 3, 2014 · 5 Comments

streetSNAP: The Streets of Hong Kong

Black and White street photos from around Tsim Sha Tsui, North Point and Mong Kok. Next time on streetSnap, some of my abstract HK work. If you like my photos … Continue reading

September 25, 2014 · 4 Comments

streetSNAP: Mid-Autumn Festival

I was supposed to show some of my new street photography work but instead i thought i just had to share my Mid Autumn Festival pics from last week. I … Continue reading

September 18, 2014 · 1 Comment

streetSNAP: People of Lamma Island Pt.3

I hope you have enjoyed the ‘People of Lamma Island’ series. This is the final installment for now, but don’t worry there will be more to come in the future. … Continue reading

September 11, 2014 · 4 Comments

streetSNAP: People of Lamma Island Part 2

With 6000 or so people that live here, the island has attracted many Chinese, western and international people because of it’s laid back lifestyle, natural environment and cheap(in the past) … Continue reading

September 4, 2014 · 4 Comments

streetSNAP: The People of Lamma Island

Living on Lamma has been an experience. You get the best of both worlds, a traditional, quiet and relatively friendly community, and 25 minutes by boat you are in one … Continue reading

August 28, 2014 · 8 Comments

streetSNAP: Hidden in Hong Kong Park

How many times have you been to the Hong Kong Park? I’ve certainly been there more than a dozen times and each time I go I find something interesting to … Continue reading

July 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

QQQQQ: Meet the Instagrammer!

  My name is Stephen Wong.  I was born in Hong Kong and spent my early years here before my family immigrated to Canada when I was a teenager.  I … Continue reading

July 4, 2014 · 3 Comments

streetSNAP: Phuket in Black and White

Tomorrow is my last day in Phuket. I’ve been here 3 weeks now and can’t believe how fast the time has flown. However, I do believe that I have explored … Continue reading

July 3, 2014 · 2 Comments

streetSNAP: Phuket!!!

My family and I are in Nai Harn, Phuket – wish you were here! Next week on streetSnap, more from the Land of Smiles! Cheers, Sean

June 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

impactHK: Caged Homes of Hong Kong- The Visit

Normally, I publish impactHK on Saturdays, but I just couldn’t wait for this one. This past Tuesday night, myself, our streetSNAP photographer and Mr.Lion Rock News headed out to Mongkok … Continue reading

June 13, 2014 · 12 Comments

streetSNAP: Island Hopping in Hong Kong!

Lamma Island . There are so many islands in Hong Kong, 263 of them to be exact! Naturally, Lamma Island is my favorite because it has access to everything you … Continue reading

June 12, 2014 · 1 Comment

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