“From Hong Kong with Love…”
Still frigging in the rigging with these images – as in finding a suitable finish before posting these shots.
I’m referring here to my image prep and the “final” look of these images. Speaking of which, it seems like the Nik Collection has just recently added in something new to the collection – as an update to the Analog Efex Pro filter. And no, I didn’t use it here. Still tooling around with Color Efex.
As for the image, couldn’t resist the moment. So close and yet so far. This image seems to reflect the times and the world we live in at the moment. Each person in this image seems to be in their own personal bubble or zone and almost completely oblivious of the person, the people or the events and moments taking place near or around them.
At one time, in the history of this particular spot, there used to be “commercial” photographers or street vendors plying their trade as photographers working here and performing much the same service – as in taking these sorts of “memorable” scenic shots of individuals, couples or groups with views of Ho ng Kong in the background.
In the days of film, you’d have to come back the next day to pick up your pictures. In the digital age, you could usually pick up your pictures there and then.
Now, its seems, these vendor photographers have all but disappeared from this particular location. It seems that they can no longer compete with the all pervasive cell phone and the need to capture that self-absorbed and all-telling selfie. Seems like photography will never be the same again.
Enjoy, more to follow…
TECHNICAL NOTES: This image was taken using a Fujifilm X-T1 digital capture device coupled with a Fujinon Super EBC XF 18-55 f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens.
Print Sales & Image Licensing: As first port of call, this and other images from this series are available at our on-line web shop at the Rogan Coles Photo Shop. For more local information, please contact me using our contact form. For prices, please check out our print price guide. Commercial use image licensing starts at US$250/image/usage. We could come to some arrangement for personal downloads. If you’re interested, please let me know.
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You can find out more about Rogan and why he does what he does here on his ‘Artist’s Statement’ page.
originally written and posted on 140523 – reposted on 190119″From
TECHNICAL NOTES: This image was taken using a Fujifilm X-T1 digital capture device coupled with a Fujinon Super EBC XF 18-55 f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens.
Where else to find us on the web
Rogan’s work is featured on the following websites:
This is a portfolio website featuring some of Rogan’s social documentary photography using Fuji gear.
Print Sales & Image Licensing:
Interested in buying a print or licencing this image? You’re in the right place. For the time being, please contact me using our contact form. For prices, please check out our print price guide. Commercial use image licensing starts at US$250/image/usage. We could come to some arrangement for personal downloads. If you’re interested, please let me know.
You can find out more about Rogan and why he does what he does here on his ‘Artist’s Statement’ page.
More photography can be reviewed at our sister websites, The Lost Years Project and the Rogan Coles Photo Shop. Yes, we have an online web store where we sell fine art photography but, this print might not be featured there.
originally written and posted on 140523 – reposted on 190119 – revised on 230326.
