Al in Hong Kong
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Al Girard who travels the world and is a fan of Andre Rieu
sends us photographs from Hong Kong.
Enjoy this beautiful look at Hong Kong
and tell us where have you traveled?
This photo is of the harbour at Aberdeen, Hong Kong.
I was on the subway train, returning to Kowloon after visiting the world's largest outdoor Buddha at Po Lin Monastery. This China doll was sitting with her father and sister across from me, and I snuck a couple of photos. As I took the second one, she yawned.
The faces of the children...priceless.
I love these photos of the children, so young and innocent.
I took this photo on Hong Kong Island from the front window of a two story tram.
The two photos above were at the Temple Street Night Market
exquisite necklaces, I'll have one of each!
You said, You would like to have one? Kati
This is bamboo scaffolding. It doesn't matter how high the buildings are, bamboo is used. They've got it down to a fine art.
this reminds me of a toothpick building my brother once put together.
This is an amazing use of resources. I've worked in a refinery where they used wood, good wood to build scaffolding. Once it was taken down, they threw it away. Always made me mad about the waste.
The bamboo is very sturdy and strong, and they do recycle. The bamboo that's in this photo could well have been used on several other buildings, and will be reused again on other construction sites.
Wow this is just fascinating! It doesn't look that strong but I am sure it is.
It is amazes me, what the Oriental People can built out of
There is a temple and small rest area at an area called You Ma Tei. There's a subway station nearby which was a resonable distance from my hotel. I found this artwork to be fascinating.
The artwork is exquisite Al. You really captured it well.
A Chinese junk in the harbour on a misty day.
This is a cemetery
Fascinating photos Al!
Interesting, like terraces? Kati
You Ma Tei rest area park in Kowloon
Thank you for sharing these photos. I enjoy traveling the world via photographs so I can see other lands and peoples. Brings home how everyone is precious and all people are the same at their core. Brothers and Sisters are We.
Thank you Al, the photos are just beautiful - makes you want to be there.
Al, I am enjoying your pictures and stories very much. You remind me of some of our news correspondents who took such wonderful photos all over he world. Since you seem to be a world traveler, are you now,or wre you ever in that field? I would imagine you would have many stories to tell. You belong to the likes of a Time magazine, or a National Geographiv, to name a few. I am most curious to know how and when you first heard of Andre Rieu.
Shirley, I'm a retired television ENG news and sports cameraman. Photography was a hobby in my younger days, but I eventually went to collage to study visual communications (at the Banff School of Fine Arts) which led to a 25 year career in television. The last five years of my career I not only shot but I operated a live truck as well. Now since I've retired I've gone full circle, as photography is once again a hobby.
I learned about Andre Rieu from PBS. I wasn't a fanatic, but when I heard that he was coming to Edmonton I bought a ticket, and was totally hooked after seeing the live performance.
Well, Al, now we know why you take such outstanding pictures. Thanks for giving us all such a treat ... please don't stop.
Thanks Al, I just knew it! You have that "touch", what you do you do very well.
Your Profession definitely shows on Your pictures! Kati
dear Al The HongKong pics are lovely.
I've read a lot about the ity expecially the new airport which was featured on Frontiers of Const. Having been associated with const for most of my life I still find what is being done
most interesting, Knew about the banboo scaffolding which is quite an innovation. So light & yet so strong!!
My Edmonton seats will be on the side in Sec 104 to 116 just at the start of the horseshoe so my grandson Andy should be able to see everyone very well. I am excited, but I see the extra post has been edited out. This sometimes happen when they tell you it didn't go through & you have to re-enter the security code. Always seem to take too long as I's\m a little rusty on the keyboard. Just don't do enough of same. Love Marianne
Loved the photos of Hong Kong; the ride on the double-decker tram (streetcar) is not to be missed. It rumbles along and gives a wonderful view of the bustling city and its people. I have visited Hong Kong three times, most recently in 1999. You don't see many European people but it seems a safe city for visitors. There are little shops everywhere and so many Chinese laundries; we found them very cheap for a wash/fold.
Keep up the good work with the photos Al!
Paul in Australia
This is the largest cable car system in Asia. I was on my way up to visit the world's largest Buddha, but as you can see, the mountain was in the mist and visibility was deteriorating as I got higher up the mountain.
All these stairs remind me of our first concert at the Nokia in Dallas.We had great first floor seats, but it was a long climb back up to the meet & greet area. I thought my feet would never be the same.So on the way out, afterwards, we thought we would take this certain door out. well, much to our surprise, another "thousand"(it seemed) steps to the bottom. I just took my shoes off and slowly made my way down. I was sure Barb H. and I would never walk again. but as several of us stood there on the walk, cooling our feet, who should drive by but the Andre buses, we all waved and waved and they waved back. I guess that was worth it, we survived anyway.
I'll never forget that either. The chairlift breaking down on the very night it was needed the most, the lack of air conditioning and the M&G room being over 100 degrees and the stairs. Stairs and more Stairs. Barbara W walking up 3 flights of stairs only for us to be told the M&G room had been moved. Then it was down a flight, only to go up another flight.
And all worth it.
At the mountain top it was necessary to climb 214 steps up to the Buddha. It's so misty that Buddha is not visible.
I'm not familiar with the tradition, but do you know why the long climb up to the Buddha?
after climbing about 150 steps, Buddha begins to appear.
This was the best view of Buddha as he sits in the heavy mist.
The photo of The Buddha in the mist is beautiful Al.
I would like to comment on each picture you took of Hong Kong Al, as they are all wonderful photos. Of all the oriental countries, Hong Kong would be my choice of places to visit. It just seems so very interesting to me and the city itself sets in a location that I think is really beautiful.
I, too, can see the "photographer" in you Al, you take great pictures, you know exactly where to put the camera to get the most out of a scene.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us through your pictures and stories. I'm am going to show them to my brother as he is interested in bonsai and Po Lin and bamboo, and the Temples, etc.
Thanks Al! Nice photos. Love the misty harbor! Love the resting places in the city. I'll pass on the necklaces. The statues are amazing. Large statues always scare me....even in Vienna! with some people its clowns ...with me it's large statues...
looks like you are a world traveler. ahhhhhhhh wonderful! are you coming with us to Vienna in 09, Lord willing?
L
I could easily be convinced to go to Vienna.
When my daughter was in Austria 5 or 6 years ago, she emailed me a video snippet taken on the deck of her hotel room. It was a panorama of the Austrian countryside. I wished I was there. It was beautiful.
Great photos Al. I particularly liked the junk in the misty harbour - great contrast I would like to try and paint that.The Buddha would be awesome to see but not sure I could manage all those steps. Thanks for showing us.
Please tell Andre myself and my group of friends all want him to come to Australia desperately and will wait patiently for the day to arrive. He is developing a loyal following here.