P H Yang Photography | Photo of the Day

Mural

A colourful mural at one of the many interesting back alleys in the midst
of skyscrappers in Central, offering a unique perspective on glittering
Hong Kong.

Central · Hong Kong | 2014
31 December 2014

Zen

Trupti, from Mumbai, enjoys a zen moment in the midst of thousands of domestic
workers chattering at Victoria Park on Sunday, their weekly day-off.

Zen is a total state of focus that incorporates a total togetherness of body
and mind. Zen is a way of being. It also is a state of mind.

Causeway Bay · Hong Kong | 2014
30 December 2014

Subway West Extension Opens in Hong Kong

23 year-old Ady Lin, a recent graduate of risk management at University of Hong Kong
(HKU), takes advantage of the Sunday opening of the West Island Line Extension of
the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) which brings the subway to Kennedy Town in Western
Disrict with a stop at HKU.

The opening of the MTR extension had driven rents up in the neighbourhood. Many small
and traditional businesses have been forced out. Long queues are common on the subway
with the increased ridership, even on a Sunday.

Western District · Hong Kong | 2014
29 December 2014

WinterFest in Hong Kong

A giant classic Christmas tree is on display at Statue Square (adjacent to
Mandarin Oriental Hotel) in Central from 5 December 2014 to 1 January 2015,
part of the annual WinterFest organised by Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Central · Hong Kong | 2014
28 December 2014

Pulse 3D Light Show in Hong Kong

Pulse 3D Light Show, projected on to the façade of Hong Kong Cultural Centre
and Clock Tower, is part of WinterFest organised by Hong Kong Tourism Board
with 4 shows every 30 minutes from 8:30-10 pm on 17-29 December.

Produced by Spinifex Group of Australia, the spectacle is created by images
showcasing Hong Kong as a vibrant, cosmopolitan city as it evolved through
the years into the major world city it is today through striking visuals.

Tsimshatsui · Hong Kong | 2014
27 December 2014

Hong Kong Ferris Wheel Ready

The 60-metre-high Hong Kong Observation Wheel on the Central waterfront finally
opens on 5 December with 42 gondolas each holding 8-10 passengers who will be
paying HK$100 for the spectacular view of the Victoria harbour.

Swiss AEX operates the wheel at the Central ferry piers near the Star Ferry.
International Finance Centre Tower II is in the background.

Central · Hong Kong | 2014
26 December 2014

Santa Yarn Bombing

Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay was turned into Santa Claus Row after Edith Poon,
the 'yarn bomber' covered the poles and chains with knitted wollen Santas.

Yarn bombing (aka yarn storming, guerrilla knitting, kniffiti, urban knitting
or graffiti knitting) is a type of graffiti or street art that employs
colourful displays of knitted yarn or fibre rather than paint or chalk.
Magda Sayeg, 37, from Houston, started this movement in 2005.

Causeway Bay · Hong Kong | 2013
25 December 2014

Golden Mount of Doi Suthep

Gold Buddha statues stands next to the pictureque golden chedi on the second-
level terrace of the sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, built in 1383 under
King Keu Naone.

The temple is reached by a strenuous 306-step staircase and is part of the Doi
Suthep-Pui National Park 16 km northwest of Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai · Thailand | 2014
24 December 2014

Chedi Luang of Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang (temple of the big stupa) is a Buddhist temple in the old town
of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The construction of the temple started in the 14th
century and finished in the mid-15th century. It was then 82 m high and had
a base diameter of 54 m, at that time the largest building of all Lanna,
a kingdom centred in present-day northern Thailand from the 13th to
18th centuries.

Chiang Mai · Thailand | 2014
23 December 2014

Giant Budda of Pai

A giant white sitting Buddha is being constructed on the hill at Wat Phra That
Mae Yen overlooking laid-back Pai in northern Thailand and is visible from
town. It is at the final stage of construction and the scaffolding at the
back is still there. The Wat is about 1.5 km from town centre with a
353-step staircase leading up.

Pai · Thailand | 2014
22 December 2014

Funky Mural at Pai

A funky mural by Thai artist Chanvut Hothai, on the wall of Pai Siam Bistro, a cafe
and bakery in the laid-back town of Pai in a beautiful mountain valley in Mae Hong
Son of Northern Thailand.

Pai still reigns as Northern Thailand's coolest destination, according to
Lonely Planet.

Pai · Thailand | 2014
21 December 2014

Golden Umbrella of Doi Suthep

A golden umbrella stands next to the golden chedi of the sacred Wat Phra That
Doi Suthep, built in 1383 to house a miraculous Buddha relic that was carried
by a white elephant which wondered the mountain until its death at this spot,
interpreted as the 'chosen' location for the temple.

The chedi is topped by a five-tiered umbrella in honour of the city's union
with Thailand after independence from Myanmar. This appears to be the
appropriate site to ask for blessing on Umbrella movement in Hong Kong.

The temple is 16 km northwest of Chiang Mai, reached by a strenuous 306-step
staircase intended as an act of meditation. It is part of the Doi Suthep-Pui
National Park which includes the sacred peaks of Doi Suthep (1676 m) and
Doi Pui (1685 m).

Chiang Mai · Thailand | 2014
20 December 2014

What's Next for Hong Kong?

A protester with a yellow umbrella ponders where she will go next when there is
no light at the end of the tunnel, mirroring the current state of affair for
Hong Kong as the last Occupy zone in Causeway Bay was cleared on 15 December
after 79 days of Umbrella Movement.

"We'll be back" is the message to the government who had yet to make any concession
towards meeting the demands of the protesters.

Central · Hong Kong | 2014
19 December 2014

Unrepentent Uncle Wong at Last Occupy Site

90 year-old Uncle Wong, arrested at both the Admiralty and Causeway Bay Occupy
zone clearing, is unrepentent and still goes to support protesters at the last
Occupy site on the pedestrian pavement outside Hong Kong government headquarters
on Tim Mei Avenue. There are about 70 tents which have been moved from the
Legislative Council protest area after being cleared on 15 December.

"CY Leung hasn't responded to our demands, even though hundreds of thousands of
us have been sitting here for several months," said Wong. "He has totally
ignored us, so we still want answers from him. I want to stay in jail if
I can, to force him to pay for my keep."

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
18 December 2014

Occupy Protesters Vow to Be Back

'We will be back' and 'we want real universal suffrage' (In Chinese) were the
messages from Umbrella Movement protesters at the Causeway Bay Occupy zone to
the Hong Kong government who gave no concessions to meet their demands
despite the clearing after 79 days of Occupy.

Causeway Bay · Hong Kong | 2014
17 December 2014

My News Report on the Front Page of Award-winning Newswire.

Final Occupy Site at Causeway Bay Cleared

One of the last 17 protesters arrested was still carrying a yellow umbrella and
shouting 'I want real universal suffrage'. Police cleared the final Occupy zone
at Causeway Bay in about 2 hours Monday morning. Among the arrested are legislator
Chan Ka-lok, 90 and 78 year-old Uncle Wong and Uncle Ng.

Government declared the 'end of Occupy' but there are plenty of signs that say
'we will be back'. This may be the end of Occupy but the Umbrella Movement
appears to be blooming all over the city as the government had not moved
an iota towards meeting the demands of the protesters.

Causeway Bay · Hong Kong | 2014
16 December 2014

My News Report on the Front Page of Award-winning Newswire.

Large Turnout Before Causeway Bay Clearing

On the weekend before the planned clearing of Causeway Bay Occupy zone, the last
remaining occupy area of Umbrella Movement, significantly more visitors came to
take a last look, keep souvenirs like a paper umbrella, post a comment of
support as well as take pictures to record and memorise this unprecedented
historical event.

Causeway Bay · Hong Kong | 2014
15 December 2014

Giant 'CY Step Down' Banner on Lion Rock

A giant yellow banner reading: "CY Step Down" (in Chinese) was hung at the top
of the iconic Lion Rock by Umbrella Movement protesters. Helicopters were
dispatched with firemen and flight servicemen who remove the banner by 1 pm.

This is the second time a giant banner is raised at Lion Rock by Umbrella
Movement. On 24 November, a 6 x 28 metres banner reading 'I want real
Universal Suffrage' was hung.

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
14 December 2014

It's just the beginning

A giant banner reading: "It's Just the Beginning" was put up at Admiralty
Occupy zone in the early morning of the day of the clearing to send a
message to the Hong kong government.

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
13 December 2014

Occupy Protesters Vow to Be Back

Occupy Protesters raised a giant banner reading: 'we vow to be back' as Admiralty
Occupy zone was cleared by bailiffs and police on Thursday. 7,000 police was
deployed and the clearing was done in about 12 hours. Traffic on Harcourt
Road was restored after over 2 months of Occupy.

The clearing went smoothly as both protesters and police showed restraint with
no confrontation. 15 pan-democrat legislators, Next Publications chairman
Jimmy Lai and student leader Nathan Law were among the 249 arrested including
Uncle Wong who is 90 year-old.

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
12 December 2014

Joshua and Leaders Before Admiralty Clearing

Joshua Wong, Alex Chow, Lester Shum and Tommy Cheung, student leaders of Umbrella
Movement appeal for peaceful and non-violent civil disobedience the night before
the planned clearing of Admiralty Occupy zone when thousands returned to the
Umbrella Plaza to show their support.

Hong Kong Stands Up Photo Exhibition on-going
Admiralty Occupy Zone
(Harcourt Road x Tim Mei Av - Next to Democracy Classroom)
October 2014 until End of Occupy - Open 24 Hours

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
11 December 2014

We Want Real Universal Suffrage

Giant yellow banners reading 'support the students', 'we want real universal
suffrage' and 'civil disobedience' with the signature umbrella icon of the
Umbrella Movement apprear on the grounds of Admiralty Occupy zone.

Hong Kong Stands Up Photo Exhibition on-going
Admiralty Occupy Zone
(Harcourt Road x Tim Mei Av - Next to Democracy Classroom)
October 2014 until End of Occupy - Open 24 Hours

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
10 December 2014

Pink Camera

One of the unforeseen casualties at the first Colour Run in Hong Kong is the
camera of this photographer. My camera is totally covered with pink powder
that the organiser dumped over my head when I went up the stage to take a
photo of the runners from a high angle.

Fortunately, my Canon camera is still operational. Bravo, Canon!

Lantao · Hong Kong | 2014
9 December 2014

Colour Run Debuts in Hong Kong

Thousands enjoy being showered with coloured powder while participating in the
first Colour Run in Hong Kong at AsiaWorld-Expo grounds. The untimed race is
more about fun than pace. Named 'the happiest 5K on the planet', the runners
wear white and end up splashed in rainbow colour.

Lantao · Hong Kong | 2014
8 December 2014

Edward Chin Supports Occupy Central

Edward Chin chi-kin, a hedge fund manager, is a core member of Occupy Central.
Since 2006, he writes a half-page weekly column at Hong Kong Economic Journal
which was axed in September 'due to a new page design'. Chin was advised to
write less about politics six months before.

The Independent Commentators' Association, of which Chin is a member, expressed
'deep concern' over the move and added that 'it is not hard for someone to
associate the coincidence with political censorship.'

Hong Kong Stands Up Photo Exhibition on-going
Admiralty Occupy Zone
(Harcourt Road x Tim Mei Av - Next to Democracy Classroom)
October 2014 until End of Occupy - Open 24 Hours

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
7 December 2014

Joshua and Hunger Strikers

Joshua Wong, one of the key student leaders of Umbrella Movement, started
a hunger strike with two other teenage Scholarism students to ask for a
diaglogue with CY Leung, Chief Executive of Hong Kong to press for real
universal suffrage Monday night.

The hunger strikers had swelled to five but Lo Yin Wai (second from left),
one of the original three, had to back out last night on doctor's advice
due to health deterioration. Leung rejected the calls saying there is no
basis for a diaglogue.

Hong Kong Stands Up Photo Exhibition on-going at Admiralty Occupy Zone

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
6 December 2014

Students Support Occupy Organiser Shiu

Core Occupy Central organiser Shiu Ka-chun was among the 65 supporters who
surrendered themselves to the Central police station on Wednesday and
is released without charge. Shiu is a lecturer of social work at
Baptist University and many of his students came with placards to
support him while holding up yellow umbrella.

Hong Kong Stands Up Photo Exhibition on-going at Admiralty Occupy Zone

Central · Hong Kong | 2014
5 December 2014

Occupy Central Leaders Released after Surrender

Occupy Central co-founders trio, Rev Chu Yiu-ming (L), Prof Benny Tai and
Prof Chan Kin-man, plus about 60 supporters surrendered themselves to the
Central police station on Wednesday and are released without charge
within an hour. The key supporters include Prof Shiu Ka-chun (R), retired
Cardinal Joseph Zen and pan-democrat legislators.

Police reserved the right to charge them at a later date.

Hong Kong Stands Up Photo Exhibition on-going at Admiralty Occupy Zone

Central · Hong Kong | 2014
4 December 2014

Umbrella Movement Game Board

A giant Umbrella Movement game board appears at Admiralty Occupy zone which
includes many of the key events of the Movement. If you land on Square 9
where Joshua Wong storms 'Civic Plaza', you can advance to Square 13. At
Square 41, Fanny Law critizes the police for using excessive force, and
you can have an addition roll of dice. The Movement is a success if you
get to Square 100 when real universal suffrage is achieved.

Hong Kong Stands Up Photo Exhibition on-going at Admiralty Occupy Zone

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
3 December 2014

I Want Real Universal Suffrage

Mr Chao holds up a large placard reading 'I want real universal suffrage' with
subtitle 'umbrellas have been raised, Hong Kong has changed' at a rally in
Admiralty Occupy zone where thousands show their support for the cause.

Hong Kong Stands Up Photo Exhibition on-going at Admiralty Occupy Zone

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
2 December 2014

Occupy Protesters Storm Government HQ

Hundreds of protesters confront police in full riot gear after the Federation of
Students and Scholarism called on the thousands of supporters who
gathered at Admiralty Occupy zone to storm government headquarters
starting at 9 pm Sunday night.

An estimated 4,500 police were deployed using baton and pepper sprays to repel
the protesters. The clashes continued into the early hours on Monday.
40 people were arrested as of 3 am.

Hong Kong Stands Up Photo Exhibition on-going at Admiralty Occupy Zone

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
1 December 2014

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