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The Back Alleys in Hong Kong


The back alleys in Hong Kong are normally referred to poorly maintained and illuminated,
wet and dirty narrow pedestrian lane running between or behind high-rise buildings.
Most of them are abused by shops and restaurants as storage areas and/or kitchens.

Same as other metropolises, there are different stories behind razzle-dazzle.
I've started capturing stories / lives inside the alleys, and hope that you enjoy seeing them.
Key Duplication
Key Duplication		 He Started His Busy Day
He Started His Busy Day		 Green Energy
Green Energy		 Occupants
Occupants
The Backyard of a “Siu Mei” Shop
The Backyard of a “Siu Mei” Shop		 The Backyard of a Restaurant
The Backyard of a Restaurant		 She provides a quick fix
She provides a quick fix		 He didn't mind...
He didn't mind...
Old-Shanghai-Style Barber’s
Old-Shanghai-Style Barber’s		 A Small Barber's
A Small Barber's		 A Temperoray Kitchen
A Temperoray Kitchen		 Arguing
Arguing

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Paco López PM reply 20-Jun-2011 10:11
Excellent gallery!! I love it!! BV!
Zen007 PM reply 05-May-2010 16:37
Love this gallery a lot ! they are trivial but it has a consistent (and non intrusive) style (by you !)
Terry Bowker PM reply 06-Mar-2010 14:09
Outstanding gallery! Great Black and White work! _V_!
Gary Hudes PM reply 01-Mar-2010 22:09
Wonderful photography and commentary, too. V
Richard Callan PM reply 01-Mar-2010 17:27
Beautiful B&W shots of everyday life. Love this gallery
Simon Chandler PM reply 01-Mar-2010 07:11
Powerful gallery of storytelling images. v
Stephanie PM reply 28-Feb-2010 13:34
This is a fascinating gallery CM! I am learning so much about life in Hong Kong through your detailed descriptions. Thank you! BV
Kanya Hanklang PM reply 20-Jan-2010 15:49
Love this gallery.
bill friedlander PM reply 07-Nov-2009 00:05
Super B&W gallery of the street life of HK. Great job with the B&W conversion - looks great. V
peter grant PM reply 04-Nov-2009 17:17
wow, stunning B&W gallery, love it. So much character, and depth.
Marisa D.L. PM reply 30-Jul-2009 18:51
Excellent, there is always another perspective to look at reality from...
The choice of black and white, even though personally I’m not too attracted by it, is, in this case just perfect!
Giancarlo Guzzardi PM reply 12-Jun-2009 09:22
a good documentary work
Alex Cheung PM reply 12-Jun-2009 08:10
Like this gallery very much!!!! very good snapshot... -V-
Raymond Ma PM reply 28-Apr-2009 05:31
Grew up in H.K. and this brings back memories of all the interesting and colorful back alleys.
Great idea for a gallery and well photographed. V
Pawel PM reply 24-Apr-2009 10:14
Great collection CM!
V! :)
Bill Warren PM reply 22-Apr-2009 12:47
Wnderful work showing life in the HK alleys--particularly like the B&W approach. V
Brian with an Eye PM reply 22-Apr-2009 07:29
Another side of reality. Fascinating and well compiled.
David Buzzeo PM reply 21-Apr-2009 03:16
What a testiment to the igenuity and spirit of the people of Hong Kong. I love the tonal affects you have achieved. V
Chad Ramsey PM reply 20-Apr-2009 19:41
A very excellent collection of photos from the alleys in Hong Kong! Really great candid feel and yet so well shot~VVV
ac PM reply 20-Apr-2009 16:42
Excellent. The other side of reality.
DL 20-Apr-2009 15:34
Love the new banner! It already tells us that there will be lots of interesting stories inside the black alleys. Excellent presentation and great lighting.
Mangles Photography PM reply 20-Apr-2009 12:30
Very fine Photo-journalism gallery Great work
Frank
Nikon Mama - Birgitte Ott PM reply 19-Apr-2009 20:32
Outstanding gallery, CM! Perfect lighting and a wonderful touch of 'very interesting' in every image - beautifully done :o) ~v~
jreal PM reply 18-Apr-2009 13:00
This among the finest documentary photography I have seen. I hope there is much more to come. Fantastic! ~V~
Chris Sofopoulos PM reply 08-Mar-2009 09:20
I like the way you composed this gallery and how you processed the b&w photos.
Very good work! v
Marc Demoulin PM reply 12-Dec-2008 20:47
These are great documents in an excellent photojournalism series. Your BW conversions are great too. Well done!! vVv
Marc
Guest PM reply 02-Dec-2008 08:36
Many nice pics.. with story behind each pic ~ V
meekam tam PM reply 26-Nov-2008 00:19
It is a good idea to have these pictures taken in black and white. It gives the viewers an impression of the past. Very good shots! V
Pawel PM reply 14-Oct-2008 19:00
Veary nice gallery! BV
Christian Frisquet PM reply 01-Aug-2008 04:34
Great B&W captures ! I really enjoyed my trip to the real Hong Kong life ..VV..
dawn PM reply 13-Jul-2008 05:38
really interesting gallery CM--great that you put it together and very well done. B&W is the perfect choice.
Suzanne Chouinard PM reply 20-Jun-2008 04:19
Very interesting gallery. The black and white tones are great and the scene are instructive.
Jim PM reply 02-Jun-2008 14:53
Will make a great documentary! Great captures! V!... Josefina
Walter O. Koenig PM reply 12-May-2008 02:16
Excellent gallery with fascinating documentation. I will be following its growth with interest. Great work! "V"
Anna Pagnacco PM reply 26-Apr-2008 23:34
A very beautiful documentary and great B/W tonal range....hoping to see more! Anna
Suki 16-Apr-2008 05:56
Its so .......touching & excellent documentary.
Israel Fichman R.I.P PM reply 11-Apr-2008 07:12
Very interesting and beautiful gallery .V
delog PM reply 10-Apr-2008 20:53
excellent street photography
very creative and original v
DeNak PM reply 08-Apr-2008 07:04
A very surprising and open view on life in Hong Kong. A magnificent gallery.
Richard Calmes PM reply 05-Apr-2008 19:32
Amazing captures! I hope there will be more! V
Steve Morris PM reply 05-Apr-2008 13:45
Great documentry series - a window into real Hong Kong life! Looking forward to more! V
hugo poon PM reply 05-Apr-2008 12:19
CM, very powerful images to document this unnoticed subject of the City... can't wait to see the rest! Best regards, Hugo


Ali Majdfar PM reply 04-Apr-2008 19:50
Fantastic documentary, fabulous shots. GMV
Sofia Solomennikova PM reply 03-Apr-2008 10:56
Excellent realistic gallery! V
Guy Dube PM reply 02-Apr-2008 13:45
Impressive galery CM, V
an nguyen PM reply 31-Mar-2008 23:43
Agree with Flowsnow. This is a great photojournalistic images. And each of them having a story ready to tell. Big V
flowsnow PM reply 30-Mar-2008 01:09
You can call this your little photojournalistic gallery, Kwan. A good beginning to start your `expressive' photography venture.
2004 29-Mar-2008 10:15
very good gallery.
DL 27-Mar-2008 14:37
A good documentary!
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