Photographer's Note
This photo was taken at Western Market in Sheung Wan. Here the trams do a 90 degree turn - hence the 'skid' marks on the road.
The MTR stops in Sheung Wan, so many people will transfer to tram to continue their journey westwards.
The buildings in the distance mark the start of the Central / financial district of Hong Kong.
This is my 3rd addition to the scavenger hunt - something orange.
Tech: Resized and sharpened slightly.
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Updated: 1 August 2004
In July 2004, Hong Kong Tramways celebrated 100 years of service.
"It began in 1904 as a fleet of 26 single-decked tramcars. In old colonial Hong Kong, the trams were divided into first class or third class. Class distinction was not abolished until 1972.
The familiar double-deckered trams were first introduced in 1912. Today the fleet boasts 163 trams, and is the world's largest fleet of double-deckered tramcars still in operation. It serves a hefty 240,000 passengers on average every day."
RGatward, Liora, kajenn, pamastro, digi-mom, Kenny10pin, summer89, Jeppe, bertolucci, castellano marcou esta nota como útil
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jurgen
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(2074) 2004-07-24 13:28
Very funny add on the front of the tram to the left. I mean in English, of course. I like this view of the street with tall buildings and even taller at the distance.
avigur_11
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(22535) 2004-07-24 15:45
Something orange and very very special, andrew. These donble deck trams are so attractive for photography, and the 90 degree turn gives a strong sence of motion. Very very good shot.
Liora
(1857) 2004-07-24 16:05
An interesting transportation photo - very busy, yet not too crowded. Well composed Andrew!
joergen115
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(2246) 2004-07-24 16:57 [Comment]
kajenn
(2454) 2004-07-24 18:56
Lovely shot, Andrew, showing the true heart of Hong Kong? Crowded with trams in a narrow street - between high-rise buildings - making them definitively the main objects. The turn - and the turning tram at 45 degree angle - add dynamic to the picture and you've shot it at just the right moment. It's very colorful and I like the view toward the financial district. Nice job - very well done
pamastro
(7296) 2004-07-25 1:14
Another excellent Hong Kong street shot. I love the building in the distance looming over these closer ones in the distance. And it also is a great contrast between new and old, though a new old still. The trams give the final old feel. The perspective is great, too and again that atmosphere of Hong Kong that I've seen in your shots. And even if not as busy as the others the narrowness of the street, the trams and all the wires, especially in the middle ground and then finally the looming financial district really capture it all. Great job.
RGatward
(20086) 2004-07-25 3:51
Four trams in one shot! That'd make a good hunt category next time, but probably very few entries. Very nice compo here, points tomorrow.
jhm
(203039) 2004-07-25 5:02
Very Interesting, good colour and very sharp very well done, an interesting transportation photo. Well seen!
joseelias
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(0) 2004-07-29 8:37
Thes HK trams are so interesting! Along with the Lisbon ones the most interesting in the world that's for sure!
One detail I like a lot in this photo is the way the front tram and the left buildings converge the tops. good composition. Just find it it a bit dark.
summer89
(5422) 2004-08-01 12:23
Hi Andrew,
I like this photo we alot of details. Your note it excelent, too.
Well done
manny
(22032) 2004-08-02 2:22
After a LONG wait...here's another shot from you. Well-composed like choreographed dancers. Even the colors are well-placed.
Jeppe
(18654) 2004-08-02 17:23
I like the lines you got here Andrew - and the fine composition of the three - MTR's - gives a feeling of the hectic life - even theres not many people on the image - fine work indeed.
bertolucci
(14052) 2004-08-04 11:23
I very much like the way you have integrated these beauiful double deckers (love to see those) in this picture full of verticalism. The depth is also excently managed - the trams take us in three steps deep into the picture. Great job, Andrew.
dominique
(11414) 2004-08-11 6:24
Always also impressing this large city, I imagine me in the center of this city I would take I think much of photograph, a beautiful very interesting framing.
castellano
(791) 2005-02-02 8:36
Nice double-decker trams. British and Chinese at the same time!
Nice job
Photo Information
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Copyright: Andrew Orme (orme)
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(7219) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2004-07-24
- Categories: Vida Diária, Transportes
- Camera: Olympus C-730UZ
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): Trams in Hong Kong, Tramways [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2004-07-24 12:51
- Favoritos: 1 [ver]
