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Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Simplicity
A bike, red lettering on a white wall … a scene of simplicity in Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, 2011.
Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Mystical
Seeing the massive Tian Tan Buddha at Hong Kong’s Lantau Island shrouded in fog made an already mystical experience even more mystical. For more mystical sightings, check out Ailsa’s Travel Theme at Where’s My Backpack!
Between Self and Object: The Waterfall Art of Liu Baomin
And now for something completely different … Artist Liu Baomin lives and works in Beijing, China. He is known for painting unique large scale portraits in which his subjects are depicted in an abstracted way, looking as if they are … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Weekly Art
Tagged Abstract, Art, Artist, Beijing, China, Chinese, Liu Baomin, Oil Painting, Realism, Surrealism
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Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Red
Seeing plenty of red in these pipe works found at the famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant in Aberdeen, Hong Kong. For more red, check out Ailsa’s weekly Travel Theme at Where’s My Backpack.
Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Silhouette
It’s back to Hong Kong’s Lantau Island and the shrine of the Big Buddha for this week’s Travel Theme. These stone deities are silhouetted against the afternoon backlight on a foggy day.
Posted in Ailsa’s Travel Theme, Hong Kong, Photography, Stephen Kelly Photography
Tagged China, Chinese, Hong Kong, Sculpture
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Essay: Unfortunate Fashions #2: The Facekini
Just when you think fashion can’t get any wackier, along comes the Facekini. Apparently now all the rage with beach goers in China, the Facekini is ostensibly worn to protect the wearer’s face from the harsh rays of the sun. … Continue reading
A-Z Challenge: The Letter B: Big Buddha
In my visit to see the Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha) at Lantau Island near Hong Kong, he was shrouded in fog, which made this San Franciscan feel right at home, and made the whole scene a lot more spiritual.
Ailsa’s Photo Challenge: Street Markets
Hong Kong’s teeming Ladies Market in Kowloon can actually be quite intimidating, especially on a Friday afternoon. (Hey everybody: Check out Ailsa’s excellent new Street Market Photo Challenge at Where’s My Backback?)
A-Z Archive: R Challenge: Red
Hello fellow A-Zers. R is for red, especially on a hot summer’s night in Hong Kong.
Posted in A-Z Archive, Australia, Hong Kong, Night, Photography, Stephen Kelly Photography, Sydney, Travel
Tagged A-Z Archive, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Photography, red, Rocker, Stephen Kelly Photography, Sydney
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast
Hello, fellow Weekly Photo Challengers! I like the contrast between this classic-style Buddhist temple at the Chi Lin Nunnery in Hong Kong and the modern high-rise apartment buildings directly behind it. There’s a whole yin and yang thing going on! Fun … Continue reading
