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Regine transforming from a baby to a lovely little girl. Hong Kong. Aug 2009.

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It's been some time I updated my blog, here's my choiciest pick of BB pictures - my niece. Various places in HK. Feb-Aug 2008.

2008-03-31T00:21:00.000+08:00

Sakura trip turned out to be even more fantastic after trying out all sorts of food in Kyushu during the five days, from Hakata Ramen to onsen eggs, from Wagyu to Kaiseki feasts. Sakuras turned out to be of secondary priority in the end. Kyushu. Mar 2008.

2008-03-24T01:20:00.002+08:00

Easter is a day celebrating resurrection. Well, we have new members to the family as well - my sister's baby and a new car. Hong Kong. Mar 2008.

2008-03-21T23:00:00.000+08:00

After several unsuccessful attempts, finally the group made the hike on the first day of Easter, finishing the whole trail in 5 hours. Key highlight is the Fan Lau Fort, ending with a lavish dinner at a very local / authentic restaurant each paying only $63! Fan Lau. Mar 2008.

2008-03-16T22:54:00.000+08:00

Visiting HK's heritage - here they are, in the North West New Territories. 大夫第 renovated with surrounding temples honouring ancestry, 大生圍 with the forgotten duck ponds, 流浮山 with the age-old oyster industry still thriving, and last but not the least, 下白泥 which I had always wanted to go for sunset viewing but didn't have a single idea how to go until now. All in all, a memorable trip. North-West NT. Mar 2008.

2008-03-15T22:00:00.000+08:00

Everything needs to be tagged with Olympic theme these days, as the event is drawing near. Flowers are distorted into various forms of the 5 福娃... in any case, the flowers themselves still look stunning enough. Victoria Park. Mar 2008.

2008-02-27T22:38:00.000+08:00

One face privileged enough to grace the pages of this site. One new addition to this world today - my sister's baby. She's so cute! Baptist Hospital. Feb 2008.

2008-01-13T23:47:00.000+08:00

Great way to start 2008 photoshoot by experiencing the sunset and nightview from the Peak under a surprisingly clear blue sky that is rarity these days. HK Park & the Peak. Jan 2008.

2007-12-26T23:44:00.000+08:00

Revisited LoHan Monestary today and had a delicious lunch especially the tofu and homemade beancurd sheets. After hiking up to Ngong Ping, tried a first-time route down to Tung Chung - right beneath the NgongPing 360 cable cars! Originally thought it's a pure downhill route, but no way... the ups and downs are very steep! Rewarded ourselves with a heavy Peking Duck + Crab + fried noodles dinner afterwards, compensating all the calories we forfeited. ShekMunKap. Dec 2007.

2007-12-02T11:06:00.000+08:00

First time, amongst all Yuen Tsuen Trail hikes, that I actually completed whole trail. It's actually a choice of having lunch of roast goose at Shum Tseng, or having a heavy local lunch at Yuen Long. Ending the trip at Tai Tong, we did the latter. Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail. Dec 2007.

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Tis a sunny day at Shek O. But behind the blue sea so very calm, the waves at the far end rocky corner impounded the coast. Mind-captivating. Shek O. Nov 2007.

2007-11-26T23:37:00.000+08:00

A 7.5hr hike with my colleagues. Man, it was tough! 1st challenge: up the Wong Lung Hang Country Trail. 2nd challenge: through Yi Tung Shan (749m) and Sunset Peak (Da Dong Shan 869m). 3rd Challenge: as if energy not well-spent, up and down the Lantau Peak (934m). Exhausted through and through. Lantau Peak. Nov 2007.

2007-10-27T18:28:00.000+08:00

Maybe Disney is BIG when it comes to Mickeys and Minnies, but when it comes to how to maximize the Halloween atmosphere, it's totally a disappointment. Probably friends do a better job in sneaking a boo at others. Hong Kong Disneyland. Oct 2007.

2007-10-08T23:16:00.000+08:00

What are butterflies made of? They perch on slender twigs...

Rest on flowers... Butterflies are best enjoyed multi-dimensional... left~

full-front~

right~

Some in red and yellow...

Others in fluorescent blue...

All originated from variations of these furry little worms.

Which feed on these blooms and blossoms...

Resting beneath these tall sturdy woods...

All living their own peaceful lives in this natural habitat. Shing Mun Reservoir. Oct 2007.

2007-09-30T22:28:00.000+08:00

I'm in touch with Hong Kong nature again after my Europe trip. Tung Chung to Tai O via Sha Lo Wan again, my third visit. This sleepy old town has not changed a single bit, except that there are more youngsters creeping around with their DSLRs trying to capture some good shots. For me, I prefer nature more. Tai O. Sep 2007.

Season for nimble butterflies

Spider's den decorated by flowers, unintentionally bound by life

Lizard under cover

Dragonfly immobile regardless of greedy photographers nearby

Innocent-looking mushrooms

Power of rays off the Lantau sea

Sun settles at Tai O

2007-07-15T22:14:00.000+08:00

It's unbearably hot. Even without the excuse of mass skyscrapers blocking the wind, Macau suffers from hot humid weather and gambling crowds. Macau. Jul 2007.

The new Lisboa casino. One casino is definitely not enough for the Ho family now that casino market is open to competition. Macau. Jul 2007.

2007-07-03T23:30:00.000+08:00

Lotuses of varying forms still surviving under intense summer heat. HongKongPark. Jul 2007.

... and various 8-legged lives.

... and other interesting plants, large and small.

2007-07-02T09:07:00.000+08:00

Watching fireworks in a skyscraper feels like the fireworks blossomed by my side. Location is good, but also need good weather to accompany that. Or else, how can we see the fireworks amidst all that smoke?! Tsimshatsui. Jul 2007.

2007-07-01T11:15:00.000+08:00

How to take a good photo featuring rainbows? Woke up one day and found a faint rainbow off the coastline, and was barely captured by my camera. MeiFoo. Jul 2007.

2007-06-23T22:05:00.000+08:00

View of my new home, day & night. MeiFoo. Jun 2007.

2007-06-22T21:59:00.000+08:00

Picked up my camera again to stroll the park in the vicinity and took some flower pics. Being so hot in summer, even the summer blossoms can barely withstand the heat, some tinged at the tip of the petals. Can't imagine what life will be like with high-density areas. LaiChiKok. Jun 2007.

2007-06-19T21:46:00.000+08:00

Dragon Boat Race has evolved from a traditional Chinese custom to a corporate sports day. Bearing the heat, the participants strived their best to deliver results, and the photo enthusiasts (like me) tried their best not to get the cameras wet. Stanley. Jun 2007.

2007-05-01T15:10:00.000+08:00

Paid my ancestors a visit in Fung Ying Sin Koon this bright and sunny day and had a good veggie lunch. This Taoist temple has become a popular family outing spot especially in Apr/May, it seems. Fanling. May 2007.

2007-04-10T00:08:00.000+08:00

Estimation of time is a tough task during hiking. We thought hiking one round of Plover Cove will take us 5 hours. When we read the wooden signposts erected by the Govt, they estimated 8 hours. Finally it took us 6 hours 40 mins to finish this amazing feat, by our poor feet. Unfortunately there was no dazzling sunset, the sun hiding behind the clouds, but we were rewarded with heavy Thai cuisine afterwards. Plover Cove. Apr 2007.

2007-04-01T22:08:00.000+08:00

A historical part of Southern China visited - appreciated the local structure known as 碉樓, old town of 赤坎, and visited my hometown. All very interesting. There are endless interesting locations in China, it seems. KaiPing. Mar 2007.

2007-03-19T22:41:00.000+08:00

Flowers lighten up my day. Despite rainy weather, it's actually not a bad day for taking some nice flower shots. Flowers look fresh with dew (raindrops) on them. Victoria Park. Mar 2007.

2007-03-03T19:08:00.000+08:00

Hope everyday in Spring is like today. It's a typical Bauhinia season, where pink, pale pink and white flowers are seen everywhere. Paid $10 to visit the heritage museum. Particularly interesting is the exhibition on designs (mapping out the design development process... could it be less work-related?!) and another on camera development, with lots of camera equipment and dated photos, not to mention a very original photo collage of Michaelangelo's Vatican paintings. HK Heritage Museum. Mar 2007.

2007-02-24T21:16:00.000+08:00

First hike in the Year of Pig. Weather was cloudy, but fortunately it did not rain. Signs of Spring was everywhere. Sprinting along was Sky, the nimble dog, and the fluffy husky dangling from the backpack.

2007-02-16T00:46:00.000+08:00

Spring has arrived earlier than expected. Haze returned, together with the warmth and dampness. Thought the Government was quite thoughtful this year as to plant some peach blossoms in public parks for people to enjoy in view of Chinese New Year. Tsing Yi. Feb 2007.

2007-02-15T23:57:00.000+08:00

Just enough snow to ski this winter in Nagano, due to global warming, yet does not dampen the fun at all. Hakuba. Feb 2007.

Snow frozen. Hakuba. Feb 2007.

Soft tulip portrait. Shirahone. Feb 2007.

The M+F outdoor hotspring where snow falls on our heads while we bathed. Shirahone. Feb 2007.

Quack! Matsumoto. Feb 2007.

The famous Matsumoto Castle, should be the most famous landmark in town. Matsumoto. Feb 2007.

2007-01-28T02:21:00.000+08:00

Shanghai is definitely catching up at great speed. The hotels are comparable to that of Bangkok and Hong Kong. Service is near perfect. To be honest, it's going to get difficult to enjoy the old Shanghai, because it's losing out to the modern cosmopolitan self. Shanghai. Jan 2007.

2007-01-07T11:06:00.000+08:00

Second time in taking this photo under bright blue sky, which is a stark contract to the greyish photo I took in Mar 2006, same place. Shing Mun. Jan 2007.

2007-01-07T10:59:00.000+08:00

A good view of Tsuen Wan. Shing Mun. Jan 2007.

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Red leaves sighted, though not as abundant as in Yunnan. Shing Mun. Jan 2007.

2007-01-07T10:54:00.000+08:00

Like mother, like son. Shing Mun. Jan 2007.

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Picking on fleas and lices. Shing Mun. Jan 2007.

2007-01-01T23:23:00.000+08:00

Introducing Sky, a friend's dog which accompanied on a hike to Lion's Rock. Only 1 year old, it can sprint like a rabbit and attracts a lot of attention. Of course, HK people are well-educated about huskies from a film (Eight Below) shown not long ago. Lion Rock. Jan 2007.

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Cute! Lion Rock. Jan 2007.

2007-01-01T23:14:00.000+08:00

Shatin at the start of 2007. Shatin. Jan 2007.

2007-01-01T23:12:00.000+08:00

What used to be Kai Tak Airport now looks like a flattened area. Kai Tak. Jan 2007.

2007-01-01T23:10:00.000+08:00

Took this after the Lion Rock Hike. Used to have one or 2 pictures on Christmas theme but this year I find the decorations actually very much similar to previous years. Novelty factor wearing out. This one stand out because it is decorated using crystals. Festival Walk. Jan 2007.

2007-01-01T17:42:00.000+08:00

Nice view from skyscraper-like apartment Sorrento. Should be able to see the fireworks as well. Tsimshatsui. Dec 2006.

2006-12-31T15:18:00.000+08:00

Flowers are scarce during winter, as noted in today's hike from Wong Nai Chung to Stanley. Small brownish tinkerbells marking the end of 2006, and greeting the arrival of 2007. Stanley. Dec 2006.

2006-12-26T21:03:00.000+08:00

Second time at Palm Island for golf with equally nice experience. This time, apart from golf, roamed around the area. Think next ime will try its spa as well. Apartments within golf course vicinity. Palm Island Golf Resort. Dec 2006.

2006-12-26T21:02:00.000+08:00

Bridge leading to hotel. Palm Island Golf Resort. Dec 2006.

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Landscape of golf course. Palm Island Golf Resort. Dec 2006.

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Sun going down... Palm Island Golf Resort. Dec 2006.

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Captured the sunset hiding behind the silhouette of palm trees. Palm Island Golf Resort. Dec 2006.

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Twilight zone. Palm Island Golf Resort. Dec 2006.

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Pond with abundant lotuses. Palm Island Golf Resort. Dec 2006.

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The many activities available at the resort. Palm Island Golf Resort. Dec 2006.

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Cycling revisited. Palm Island Golf Resort. Dec 2006.

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Tropical touch. Palm Island Golf Resort. Dec 2006.

2006-12-17T22:58:00.000+08:00

Planned a hike to "Scatter Hair Fall" at Ng Tong Chai, and end up with a 1+3 bonus, visiting all the four falls, with stunning views of water pouring from above (did not expect the fantastic views as such in winter). Ng Tong Chai. Dec 2006.

2006-12-17T22:55:00.000+08:00

Full frontal view of the Middle Fall. Ng Tong Chai. Dec 2006.

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We didn't think we could visit all four waterfalls in one hike, as the trail between "Scatter Hair Fall" and the other three were actually disconnected due to a landslide, according to the government map. We attempted to go as far as we can this time though, and succeeded in crossing the link via Scatter Hair Fall. Looks like the landslide part can be overcome in winter, though I would be a bit hesitant to do so in summer. Main Fall as featured here. Ng Tong Chai. Dec 2006.

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Though this "Scatter Hair Fall" is the first fall we approached, it was the most unflattering of all. Ng Tong Chai. Dec 2006.

2006-12-17T22:38:00.000+08:00

Thought these little heads outside the monastery look cute. Ng Tong Chai. Dec 2006.

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A bud too cold to bloom. Ng Tong Chai. Dec 2006.

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Lone lotus, shadow tailing behind. Ng Tong Chai. Dec 2006.

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Lotus in winter. It's only natural that it's withering. Ng Tong Chai. Dec 2006.

2006-12-04T23:42:00.000+08:00

When I paid $30 to get into the park opened this year specially dedicated to displaying Hong Kong's wetlands, and expected this type of serenity... Wetland Park. Dec 2006.

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... and my original target was to take a lot of photos of the plants and flowers. Wetland Park. Dec 2006.

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... and I started thinking, "Am I in Mongkok right now?" Wetland Park. Dec 2006.

2006-12-03T23:19:00.000+08:00

Trip in Yunnan from Nov 4-12. 100% backpack--tough but exciting. I created a blog about it in 我心中的日月。雲南.　Enjoy my photo collection there.

2006-10-30T13:39:00.000+08:00

Took a couple of pictures this morning to improve my skills in using the macro lens. Tsing Yi Park. Oct 2006.

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Flower, after being ravaged by a butterfly.

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Pressed the shutter button and got 2-dozen or so pictures on the butterflies. In the end, only 1-2 are usable. Fortunately I'm using D-SLR, or else...

2006-10-29T13:28:00.000+08:00

Third (?) trip to Tai O this year. Each time there's something new, something exciting. Juicy salty egg yolks' luring me to bite them. Tai O. Oct 2006.

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Help! I'm trapped...

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Are these seeds of a fern, or eggs of a bug?

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The inquisitive fly.

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The big bad spider.

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The best angle I can lay hands on a dragonfly (and not scare it away).

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Mating dragonflies (too far away, thus cropped a huge portion of the original photo).

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Zebra-like butterfly.

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More practice on the macro lens needed. Could have taken a better shot with this, but forgot that my lens was set at Manual at that moment. Hence wrong focus. In any case, still posted this pic because the butterfly was so beautiful (in real life at least).

2006-10-29T08:26:00.000+08:00

Elsewhere in the countryside flowers might have disappeared. Not in Fan Lau.

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Soft feather-like seed resting on a twig.

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Autumn illustrated.

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Tiny blue orchids.

2006-10-23T00:21:00.000+08:00

My second trip to Macau this year - this time it's for a hiking event, but we went one day before to amuse ourselves. A part of the alley in Fisherman's Wharf. Macau. Oct 2006.

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Doesn't it look like the Colonnade? Though a very fake one in real life.

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Quirky man on mechanical bird.

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The yummy lunch we had with this very presentable pizza.