These stunning photographs of Hong Kong in the 1950s are captured beautifully by a teenager. Ho Fan who arrived from Shanghai in 1949. The streets, filled with vendors, coolies and rickshaw drivers, fascinated Ho. Taking pictures in a studio was the norm then, but the Ho was more interested in random, candid shots of strangers. His targets, however, did not always smile into the lens of his Rolleiflex. But it is great street photography that gives a peek into…
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What an eye for composition! I love these, and have bookmarked the site, to return to look again. Some amazing images, very much ahead of their time.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I know! They’re extraordinarily good.
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What amazing pictures. They look like something out of a movie.
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Yes!
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They’re fabulous. I feel dizzy just looking at the building contruction one.
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Ha!
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What a shot that is!
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🙂
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What a fabulous part of history captured so randomly! 🙂
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Indeed!
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The light in this collection is stunning.
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For sure. Extraordinary for one so young.
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What a fantastic picture. I love the drama of the mist.
xxx Massive Hugs Sarah xxx
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Isn’t it fantastic. I’m so glad you agree, David. Hugs xxx
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I saw these the other day and could not believe how good and interesting they were!
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A talent to write home about. I think I’m going to have to buy Ho Fan’s Hong Kong Memoir.
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It’s an intriguing photo, Sarah.
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It is. If you haven’t already, do click the link and see the others – they’re all rather wonderful.
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Enthralling and evocative. My particular favourite ( hard to choose one) is the guys erecting bamboo scaffolding and marvel at how it is still done exactly the same now. Love watching them at work. Thank you!
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My pleasure!
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