What a Beautiful Sight!

You can see such beautiful sky in Hong Kong, you are lucky

IFC Tower's top light is too bright!

yes, i agree :)

This is the view of Hong Kong's skyline from The Peak. The lights along with the cloud formations were breath taking!

http://photographer.stevewebel.com

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Camera: Minolta DYNAX 5D
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Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV

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arvind k says:

big WOW !! :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

bparton92 says:

Yeah, i second that big WOW! Keep these shots coming! They're incredible!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

PowerPee says:

excellent compostion and the colors are absolutely breathtaking!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Wiwiana says:

WOW. FANTASTIC! (sorry if it makes you think of the McDonald Riceburger commercial..)

Hey, I havn't tried many night shots but interested to do one this week.. so pardon me for asking some clues from you: Why you picked f/4 but not smaller aperture? What will the effect be different f/8 is used with longer exposure?
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

dadiolli says:

wow... the colours are so weird : )
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

^CzarLopez^ says:

This is what i wanted my photo to look like. This is perfect! I think this is taken at the lower part of victoria peak and the outcome is much better. kudos!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

jeffkee says:

Well done!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith Yeung says:

Beautiful view!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

@Wiwiana - I think on this shot I was using 'shutter priority' on my camera, and then I was toning down the exposure alittle. I think if the f stop was faster along with that shutter, too much light would come in and overexpose some areas.

I'm new as well and still learning! I took almost 200 shots tonight as I messed around with various settings and compositions. (And I dealt with tourists bumping my tripod or leaning out in front of my camera to rest their on the ledge because they had not brought a tripod!! oh well!)

Thanks everyone for your comments, they are encourageing to me!

Steve
The Noble House - Hong Kong 香港
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

sue_s says:

A brilliant photo
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

annaree says:

Looks amazing, well done!
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Emerson Hernandez says:

Very nice shot!
(1-2-3)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

destinatio says:

Magnificent!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

lancewebel says:

That is just breathtaking!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

High Life Photography says:

You take some awesome photos. This is one of many. Excellent!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Photophool says:

They still are breathtaking in two dimensions. One can only imagine what it was like standing there.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Mrs.MikeBRSM says:

very cool shot
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Making Data Fit says:

Awesome! Hong Kong should buy this one from you. If you're new to this, it's a great beginning.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Windy Ed says:

Very good shot. Good climate and visibility these days in Hong Kong. Grab the chance!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Klotz says:

Excellent shot! Nicely composed.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

johnpiercy says:

Add me to the WoW list

thanks for sharing

JP
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

d'n'c says:

Wow! Beautiful Sight!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

yewco says:

Is this the city I live!? Can't believe it! Way to go!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

Gorgeous view, Stephen.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Lio says:

excellent shot!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

This photo is really amazing!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

purplelime says:

Absolutely amazing!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

* tathei * says:

wonderful~~~!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Gloel says:

breath taking shot
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

Thank you for all the comments and fav's!

I took a bunch in the same series, but I think this one with the clouds in the composition is everyone's favorite!

Steve
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Jerome Slagle says:

This my fav. for sure!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Grazi Lee says:

Gorgeous! I miss the blue sky.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Bluepeony says:

Wonderful! I love the cloud formations, the one cloud looks like a cast shadow from the main building.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

linkhins says:

So nice .when i came the top of taipin hill, the weather is not good that day. What a lucky of you . hehe .nice shot.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Hazel Zain says:

W o o w w ! (",)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlieBrown8989 says:

Great....
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

pmarella says:

wow what a awesome view and shot well done !
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

-Added to the Cream of the Crop pool as most interesting.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

neodelphi says:

great city shot! the exposure is great....congrats!

Please join us and be a pioneer member...

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

annikagum says:

OH WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am impressed. have to fav. it!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mrdidi says:

Good!

Want to use this for a better view? ... :-)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

keith_h [deleted] says:

Very nicely done.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

foggyfellow says:

很美.一直很喜欢香港的夜景
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

OmMane says:

fantastic
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

melbezalel says:

Hi there, I'm the editor of a small magazine called XCity and was wondering if you'd mind us using your incredible pic of the Hong Kong skyline at dusk. Do you have one in higher res? We'd credit you in the magazine. What do you think? Send me an email: melbezalel@hotmail.com
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

BurningWang says:

真漂亮
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Henryleonghw says:

Look very nice
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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

The NightWatcher says:

Awesome, in the most literal sense, I tried to get a picture as good as this when I was in HK but I had such a crap camera that i got the best shots I could.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

For a photo like this, a good tripod is as important (if not MORE important) than a good camera!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

matthaeus_felder says:

Your image has a wonderful clarity and colour …
wish I was there.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

IGORB81 says:

Wow!!! You are such a wonderful photographer!!! :)

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

vingt_deux says:

incredible cityscape... i've always been fascinated by photos of the buildings in hong kong - epic! you should add it to the Scapes pool!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

zanderredux says:

very good timing. days like these (where you can see clearly all way back to the mountains in kowloon) are REALLY rare!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Amazing photograph!!!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo_Soldon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wonderful photos for the world, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton says:

This is ready for the 3000 views AND 120 faves group. Very few photos or photographers make this benchmark
Fabulous, Steve !!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

nometokeslospinceles says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, extraordinary!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

sky life [deleted] says:

Very beautiful !!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

SmokingPermitted says:

fantastic shot
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

absconditus, et voilà! says:

beautiful beautiful view ..
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

WorldFlickr says:

Hi, I am an admin for a group called Landmarks around the world, and I discovered this great shot in Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Hong Kong. We love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Weaver says:

Fab shot!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Factor VIII says:

thanks for making a full size avaible. now my new background :)!
great shot!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

It Beginz says:

Stunning!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

alex logan says:

Please post this image in the World Skylines Photography group
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

天正龍吟 says:

Great shot, So beautiful,
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

lézard's pics says:

Wow, it's fantastic! I plan to go to HongKong this December. It's really nice to have first views from your set. Thank you!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

hk_traveller says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called All My Favourites, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

sensono says:

Inquietante...
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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You are invited to post this great picture in the Travel on 5 Photos a Day group!

Please tag photos with "5PhotosaDay".

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

mightykenny says:

I miss my home.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Köttbullekvist says:

Your divine shot was called to the group "Gods chosen picture"!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrgao says:

Beautiful.

You are invited to join and post this image at www.flickr.com/groups/welovechina.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Parker Lewis Can't Lose says:

Love it!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

swn_dn says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Dan's Wonders Of The World, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

tim.mcrae says:

great shot. Very inspiring.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

@ly$ in wonderland says:

wow stunning view ♥
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

corajhardin says:

congratulations! amazing photograph!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

yantoss says:

hey! YOU MAKE ME SICK!!!
"h-o-m-e-s-i-c-k" is what i am talking about.
just can't quit coming back for your works.
keep them up! :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

en_ita says:

woooooooooooow!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo_Soldon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wonderful photos for the world - Pls post 1-comment 3 -vote now, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Nastrina1981 says:

Nice shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

bob_nautica says:

wow! you're good :D
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Dev 360 says:

simply amazing steve! keep up the work
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

cleverdouglas says:

wa a photo taken from the Peak
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

garylwk2005 says:

stunning shot
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

james™ says:

Great shot, great structure, thanks for sharing. James.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

a.hakamada says:

fabulous!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo_Soldon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wonderful photos for the world Pls post 1-comment 3_Vote Now, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

William Krusche says:

One of the best 'peak' photos which I have ever seen. When I was in HK about one and half years ago I had no knowledge at all about photography so I was shooting at night... without a tripod! The only real 'keeper' was this one www.flickr.com/photos/55869657@N00/398021490/ as I was able to put the camera down on a bridge.
Your whole 'HK by night' series is perfect!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Shairani says:

Beautiful!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

minghong says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Hong Kong in Creative Commons, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Kyle McDane says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called City Skylines Around The World, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

fernando_vilarinho says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called People's Republic of China (post 1 comment 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

www.flickr.com/groups/peoplesrepublicofchina
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

SIGFREDO says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ICONOS DE "TOTO", and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

b8b8ng says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Hong Kong Attractions, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

RockSpirits says:

What a city! You captured it perfectly.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

serviceapts4u says:

Hi. I'd like to use this picture on my website. Do you mind?
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Swortz says:

Beautiful. I am taking a quick trip there next month and will have to make my way to the top
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

MyFerriswheel says:

i love Hongkong! it is a beautiful city!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

billiehall8771 says:

OH, what a great shot!!!!!!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

embryonicboy says:

stunning view. Makes me wanna look for my passport! :)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

arupendu says:

i miss this place so much
yours one is fabulous

Hong Kong from Victoria Peak by arupendu

Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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