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Victoria Peak
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Victoria Peak Known as Hong Kong's most conspicuous landmark, The Peak is also the residential yearning of most of the population. Located on Hong Kong Island, The Peak was never as popular as it is today. During the first six years of Hong Kong's history, hardly anybody traveled up there. Only in 1888, when the Peak Tramway was opened, was the area atop the hill acknowledged as The Peak.
The Peak is a great place for walks, with its forests of bamboo and fern, lilliputian Chinese pines, hibiscus, and vines of phenomenal beauty. Visitors should start from Lugard Road, which begins just opposite the Peak Tram's upper terminus at 395m above sea level. Atop the hill, visitors will be greeted with some of the world's finest views that stretch all the way to China and Macau. The hike from Lugard Road to Harlech Road, which presents views of the harbor, takes about two hours to complete. Hikes from Green Island and Peng Chau to the north, and Lantau and Macau to the west will also take about the same time.
I hope you like it :)
Peter :) |
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Hi Pete
Like the POV and the fog adds a mysterious effect and softens the light. Kind of softens the edges a bit.
Cheers
Impressive image!! The city seemed like flourishing from the foggy earth and the green around it is just amazing.
Hello Peter,
Very enigmatic view of this buildings in the mist. Well done !
Best regards - Franco
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