Photographer Manson's works show the best features of Hong Kong's skyscraper-filled landscape.
Hong Kong is known for its cityscape that is particularly rich in towers and skyscrapers. This concrete jungle not only attracts millions of tourists from all over the world, but also many filmmakers and photographers who are looking for a unique shooting location.
Manson is one of those photographers mesmerized by the vibrancy of Hong Kong. Many of his photographs capture the tall buildings of this city that can captivate the viewer with their density.
As a 20-year-old university student studying urban planning and also an amateur photographer, Manson said he enjoys "exploring and capturing the urban landscape of Hong Kong". On his personal Instagram, the artist revealed the fact that a lot of elements of Hong Kong are fading, making him want to go out there to document everything before "no longer feels like it's where he belongs. "
Manson started his photography journey four years ago during a trip to Australia, after he got his first camera, the Canon 550D. Since then, he has been passionate about photography and continued to take pictures when he returned to Hong Kong.
"In my opinion, photography is the best way to express yourself and the beauty of Hong Kong. It is also an important way to document and raise awareness of the city's traditional elements, such as neon signs and rapidly dying buildings as the city has undergone significant transformations in recent years".
Currently, this photographer shares that he uses a Canon R6 mirrorless camera and a DJI Mavic 2 pro drone to take pictures. Then he used Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to edit them. Each photo can take him from a few minutes to hours, depending on the creativity he wants to show in each photo.
For Manson, the density of buildings in Hong Kong is what interests him most. "As where I grew up, the crowded living environment in Hong Kong didn't look visually appealing at first. However, after exploring the city more deeply with urban photography, I started to realize that it is Not only oppressive but also attractive. The facades of the buildings are very unique with distinct patterns and symmetrical views, which I feel extremely satisfied when looking at and photographing."
