• that's a street. the cars are so tiny - Samir ..ıllılı..
  • You are right Samir... I actually haven't seen the street. Thanks for telling this!
    This makes the whole thing even more crazy!
  • the buildings are so tall, you should have a photo from the street pointing up, to see if you get a view of the sky.
    this photo reminds me of this movie
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_(anime) - Samir ..ıllılı..

Growing Crystals of Hong Kong

Hong Kong again… This city is crazy! Everytime I browse my Hong Kong images I am astonished. As I sharpened these houses with a special technique the outcome looks a lot like stalagmites. The interesting thing is that they grow upsidedown!

However. This photo was taken through a window. You can see it in the upper right Corner. I tried to clean as much artifacts as possible but there was no chance. As this shot is not a HDR it was really hard to deal with the tones and the sky. It took me quite a while to get colors in the hills. The smoke is unbelievable thick over there. Everything looks grey and pale when you see the first outcomes on the camera!

So far I am busy doing all the important University stuff. I wish you a great weekend as I have to leave my Computer to work on now!

Ben

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Comments and faves

  1. Sprengben [why not get a friend] (23 months ago | reply)

    Some of my previous Hong Kong shots. I hope you like them!
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    This Is Hong Kong
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    Hong Kong Skyline

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    Hong Kong Skyline From Kowloon!

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    Last Day In Paradise

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    Green Tram

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    Pink Tram

  2. Johannes P. (23 months ago | reply)

    Nice processing ;)

  3. zzapback (23 months ago | reply)

    Through a window! Pretty excellent! :)

  4. michaeliao27 (23 months ago | reply)

    哇哇哇....石筍般向上發展!

  5. The Ross Project (23 months ago | reply)

    Awesome series.

  6. Blas Torillo (23 months ago | reply)

    A hard fairytale, Spreng, but a fairytale at last!

    Great photo!

  7. Jim Ford from the South Shore (23 months ago | reply)

    ....the buildings look like crystals growing....impressive images.

  8. dimitil (23 months ago | reply)

    You can return all these buildings-monsters in a amazing photo-tableau!!!
    Congrats!!!

  9. marc50 (23 months ago | reply)

    Great cityscape. Cheers!
    Thank you for the visit and comment. Always appreciated.

  10. ☆Ways....☆ (23 months ago | reply)

    Superb image !

  11. francesco.chillari (23 months ago | reply)

    fantastic didn't see it in this POV.

    great

  12. Raúl Valladolid © ㋡ (23 months ago | reply)

    fantastic serie, well done
    regards from Spain

  13. beluga 7 (23 months ago | reply)

    really impressive

    thanks for your kin comment and visit

  14. Proleshi (23 months ago | reply)

    Great scene with the mountains in the background.

  15. Eddy D. (23 months ago | reply)

    you got some fantastic city scape shot. very impressive my man. thank you. have wonderful day.

  16. graceom47 (23 months ago | reply)

    Wow! stunning shot! so spectacle! and beautiful!

  17. bazylek100 (23 months ago | reply)

    Fascinating urban sprawl, it looks very futuristic. Great city panorama!
    I like the processing in the last two shots in the series. By the way, I'd never seen before a double-decker tram :)

    --
    Seen on your photo stream. (?)

  18. Célia Cerqueira (23 months ago | reply)

    todas as fotos estão lindas, adorei as duas ultimas e os onibus são super diferente dos que costumamos ver por aqui. Abraços

  19. kevincole (23 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful shot Ben, I like your choice in framing those skyscrapers.

  20. photos=happiness - busy! (23 months ago | reply)

    fantastic processing and city view!

  21. =DoNe= (23 months ago | reply)

    Amezing shot!

  22. Ivan_Hristov (away) [deleted] (23 months ago | reply)

    Stop spamming everyone's photos with your shameless self-promotion. If you want people to look at your photos take a minute to look at theirs and leave a meaningfull comment.

  23. dott2010 (disconnessa temporaneamente) [deleted] (23 months ago | reply)

    wonderful series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    STUNNING!!!

    :) CIAO

  24. Sprengben [why not get a friend] (23 months ago | reply)

    Dude, I actually look at every picture I comment...

  25. Nick Barkworth (23 months ago | reply)

    Great work, really nice (and they do look like crystals!!)!

  26. Steven J Gibbs (23 months ago | reply)

    Cheers Ben. Stunning view..Lovely part of the world you live in
    regards
    Steve

  27. OnlyNikon (23 months ago | reply)

    excellent shot!!! great view

  28. Harris Hui (in search of light) (23 months ago | reply)

    Great processing! Spreng
    Great shot of this metro city!
    Happy Sunday!

  29. Gabriele Lima (23 months ago | reply)

    Magnificent!

  30. Samir ..ıllılı.. (23 months ago | reply)

    Awesome view. This is extraordinary:) lucky for getting to see this place and take such an extraordinary shot!!!!

  31. Joseiba y Antoñita  (23 months ago | reply)

    Es una serie preciosa la que compartes hoy. Feliz tarde de domingo desde Sevilla, Antoñita y Pepe.

    It's a beautiful series you share today. Happy Sunday afternoon from Sevilla, Antoñita & Pepe.

  32. prdsra7 (23 months ago | reply)

    Compliments, I like it; Please add this photo to
    "as beautiful as you want" group

  33. ©mlphoto (23 months ago | reply)

    Einfach nur gut.

  34. SPIngram (23 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful image and very creative work. Especially love the trams, the gorgeous colours contrasts so well with the B&W background.

  35. mfrank :) [deleted] (23 months ago | reply)

    gostei do efeito

  36. Tunisia lover▲ [deleted] (23 months ago | reply)

    very nice n beatiful !!!

  37. Finasteride (Magro Massimiliano) (23 months ago | reply)

    Bellissima e colorata serie (-:

  38. marlesghillie (23 months ago | reply)

    Incredibly busy place. Great shot, and the title is perfect

  39. MB aus D (off - on tour) (23 months ago | reply)

    Great shot! Very well processed!

  40. maraymondo. (23 months ago | reply)

    wow, instant favourite !!!

  41. joansorolla (more off than on) (23 months ago | reply)

    They really look like crystals! Good shot and editing! Have a ggod time!

  42. Joan Nierga (23 months ago | reply)

    Awesome pictures, my friend! you really have a nice gallery

  43. FreddieBernard (23 months ago | reply)

    Absolutely extraordinary, Ben! You've picture the ever evolving nature of the city so well and your analogy with growing crystals is perfect!

  44. Ellenvd (23 months ago | reply)

    How beautiful....very impressive!

  45. sweetshyjoan2-Off Back Soon (23 months ago | reply)

    You have beautiful work. Thank you for your visit and kind comment. Much appreciated.

  46. the-father (23 months ago | reply)

    excellent.

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