In Hong Kong Central by Life in Shadows, on Flickr
I took this on a trip to Hong Kong in 2012 but somehow overlooked it until yesterday when I processed and posted it. I like the chaos of the street and the way the main subject is picked out by the ambient light. Taken in Central District, Hong Kong Island.
Do you like heavy photoshopping? I think it sucks the life out of an image. This said different courses for different horses. Cheers, OtL
Auckland Bus Stop by David B, on Flickr
Thanks Mike. I appreciate it.
I had understood that to be the case and recall, at some point a few years back, reading an article somewhere about some of the abuses suffered by these young women. But from what I understand as many of the households employing them are just middle class (not exactly rich) and given the cost and tiny size of most accommodation in HK, most of which will be in high rise apartments, these womens' living conditions are hardly salubrious. Also, I think most of them only get one day or perhaps one half a day off per week so it's understandable that when they can, they want to escape the claustrophobia and constant demands of employers who may be less than sympathetic to their needs. Anyway, good on them. These large groups were always quiet, peaceful and seemed happy (at the moment anyway) and it was nice to observe - and of course photograph them. It reminds me that I would be absolutely bloody "naff" at being an uncaring tyrant - I am a bit of a "soft touch" for people, especially when I get to know them as a person. I would probably end up giving my domestic help my sleeping quarters while I slept in the laundry! 😆
Memories of Hong Kong,
Kowloon Park
2012
Large numbers of young women from other parts of Asia come to HK to work in relatively wealthy households. On their days off they regularly gather and meet with friends in Kowloon Park (and other places).
