How different from your last set, yet more than likeable...and funny! "..a shot I don’t normally condone. I find it gimmicky. But what the heck!" and "Why do people still cheer when a plane lands? Asking for a friend." make me laugh, and I happen to like the 'gimmicky' image, as well as the two (other) photos of the Frankfurt airport. Thanks for the tips about claiming some personal space for yourself in HK public transport, I hope I'll someday need them.
Loved reading your humorous take on personal space. Especially after struggling through crowded museum visits in Paris last week. And of course, enjoyed your photos!
I’m heading on a trip to China next year and flying out of Hong Kong - would be great to get my film developed before the airport scanners kill it - can you name the lab ? Website ? Was that an A380 ? Such a lovely aircraft. Or one of Lufthansa’s 747s? Asking for friend…
The plane is an A350. Below is the website for the lab. It's also got a decent selection of film. The lab is hidden in an industrial building. It's a 5 min walk from the Lai Chi Kok MTR station on the red line.
Omg, I would not do well there in terms of the personal space issue. 😆
Love your commuter stories. Cool shots too!
As someone who hates (and has a somewhat irrational fear of) flying, I think the cheer is that release of the bit of tenseness — everyone likely has — when it’s clear the journey in a crowded metal tube is almost over.
"I think we can all agree that a grand piano is a bit of overkill in this situation. You can thank me later." HAHAHA!
I think that I am used to the passive aggressiveness on the streets here. Sort of linked, I am leaving HK in a few days for my Christmas break and cannot wait for some space!
Love the wing shots! The one with the mountains especially delights me.
Thank you most gracious photographer :)
When my husband and I used to use the subways in NYC, I experienced a similar event on a not so crowded train. We got on the A train on our way to the Indie movie theater IFC near 4th street. There was a seat for 2 and my husband quickly seated himself on the inner seat and waited for me. My ass was on the way down when I felt something under me moving. I looked back and I was sitting on a very large man. I jumped up grabbing the pole and yelling WTF!
My husband was angry and yelled at him and tried to get out of his seat, but the man wouldn't let him.
THanks, Linda! Hong Kong is passive aggressive and New York is straight up weird. Apples and oranges, really. I kinda liked the New York subway when I left after just a week or so. Funny how things go.
It is actually quite interesting to see the same photograph of the same wing with different backgrounds. Pretty cool! As for the MTR, it is always exciting. Personal space is definitely relative!
When I visit Hong Kong from Guangzhou I always think how much more polite and considerate people are on the HK metro! In GZ not an inch is given, not even for little old ladies or mums with young kids. In fact the sharp elbowed aunties are the worst - truly ruthless!
How different from your last set, yet more than likeable...and funny! "..a shot I don’t normally condone. I find it gimmicky. But what the heck!" and "Why do people still cheer when a plane lands? Asking for a friend." make me laugh, and I happen to like the 'gimmicky' image, as well as the two (other) photos of the Frankfurt airport. Thanks for the tips about claiming some personal space for yourself in HK public transport, I hope I'll someday need them.
Thanks, Vincent! Hong Kong is a funny place, and one needs special skills to move around.
Loved reading your humorous take on personal space. Especially after struggling through crowded museum visits in Paris last week. And of course, enjoyed your photos!
Thank you, Mary! Museums in Paris are stress inducing. Hong Kong is basically a Parisian museum scaled up to a city.
I’m heading on a trip to China next year and flying out of Hong Kong - would be great to get my film developed before the airport scanners kill it - can you name the lab ? Website ? Was that an A380 ? Such a lovely aircraft. Or one of Lufthansa’s 747s? Asking for friend…
The plane is an A350. Below is the website for the lab. It's also got a decent selection of film. The lab is hidden in an industrial building. It's a 5 min walk from the Lai Chi Kok MTR station on the red line.
https://camerafilmphoto.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooDEvuUABJ34539ySYw2ID2Tc3vDbQuc2B7kzXkjKcSMQTSXIkW
Thanks !! Sorry now I look again I see it’s a 350! I was looking at later pics and thought two engines on the wings !! Thanks for link !!
Omg, I would not do well there in terms of the personal space issue. 😆
Love your commuter stories. Cool shots too!
As someone who hates (and has a somewhat irrational fear of) flying, I think the cheer is that release of the bit of tenseness — everyone likely has — when it’s clear the journey in a crowded metal tube is almost over.
Thanks! If you plan to visit Hong Kong, I'll write you some tips to help you survive. It's a crazy place, but fun.
"I think we can all agree that a grand piano is a bit of overkill in this situation. You can thank me later." HAHAHA!
I think that I am used to the passive aggressiveness on the streets here. Sort of linked, I am leaving HK in a few days for my Christmas break and cannot wait for some space!
Thanks, Sarah! You've been in Hong Kong long enough to know it's the truth. Have a good trip!
More film labs should take note—I can only dream of service and convenience like that
Thanks, Philip! Yes, Hong Kong is a pretty good place to find good labs at affordable prices.
Love the wing shots! The one with the mountains especially delights me.
Thank you most gracious photographer :)
When my husband and I used to use the subways in NYC, I experienced a similar event on a not so crowded train. We got on the A train on our way to the Indie movie theater IFC near 4th street. There was a seat for 2 and my husband quickly seated himself on the inner seat and waited for me. My ass was on the way down when I felt something under me moving. I looked back and I was sitting on a very large man. I jumped up grabbing the pole and yelling WTF!
My husband was angry and yelled at him and tried to get out of his seat, but the man wouldn't let him.
We stayed that way until we got out at 4th St.
THanks, Linda! Hong Kong is passive aggressive and New York is straight up weird. Apples and oranges, really. I kinda liked the New York subway when I left after just a week or so. Funny how things go.
Lovely pictures. I like the “gimmicky” one 😀
Thank you, Hrish! It is kind of a fun one.
No city is better for the "petty wars" than Hong Kong lol
Not by a long shot.
It is actually quite interesting to see the same photograph of the same wing with different backgrounds. Pretty cool! As for the MTR, it is always exciting. Personal space is definitely relative!
Thank you, Søren! There are many things I miss about Hong Kong, and the MTR is surely one of them.
When I visit Hong Kong from Guangzhou I always think how much more polite and considerate people are on the HK metro! In GZ not an inch is given, not even for little old ladies or mums with young kids. In fact the sharp elbowed aunties are the worst - truly ruthless!
God. These kick some serious butt.
Thanks!