A Cloudy Afternoon in Sheung Shui: A Photo Essay of Urban Life
The cloudy afternoon in Sheung Shui provided a soft, diffused light, ideal for capturing the city's quiet, daily stories.
The journey began by documenting the routine of transport and commerce. The starting point was marked by a parked green taxi, immediately followed by the bustle of a staff member in a green shirt selling fruit outside a shop. This rhythm of everyday life was emphasized by a man pushing a cart laden with garbage bags.
The flat light enhanced striking details, such as the prominent texture of a close-up street fence. Motion soon entered the scene as a man on a bike sped down a street, his silhouette swift against the surrounding architecture.
Various modes of transportation in repose were noted: a powerful green and black Ninja 400 motorcycle parked on the roadside contrasted with a more common bicycle left outside a bookstore. The city's temporary stillness was captured by a ubiquitous green taxi displaying an "Out of Service" sign.
The pace briefly accelerated with the rush of a black BMW driving forward. Looking upwards, the city's growth was evident in two yellow buildings under construction. A glimpse through a barrier offered a ground-level view from a fence of a red Mini Countryman parked nearby.
Amidst the urban landscape, domestic and industrial elements coexisted: a small garden formed by a well covered in flower pots, adjacent to a large blue trailer with a folded red and white fence resting dormant. Nature introduced a brief splash of color—three red leaves on a branch against a green background—before the focus returned to the human element with a woman walking down the street, carrying bags and wearing a mask.
The excursion concluded with a final collection of urban figures and structures. A red Mini Countryman parked in front of a church signaled the journey's end. A man leaning on the street railings offered a final study of city repose. The path culminated in a personal moment, literally reflected by a Christmas wreath on a window bearing the reflection of the observer. The cloudy afternoon had successfully illuminated the quiet, daily narrative of Sheung Shui.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Sony A6700 |
Lens | Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro |
Creative Style | VV2 |
Date | 14 December 2025 |
Location | Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong |
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#: 1 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 125 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A green taxi parked on the side of the road |
#: 2 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 200 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A staff in a green shirt is selling fruits in front a shop | #: 3 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A man pushing a cart with garbage bags on it |
#: 4 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 160 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A close up of a fence on the side of a street |
#: 5 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A man riding a bike down a street |
#: 6 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 125 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A green and black Ninja 400 motorcycle parked on the side of the road | #: 7 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A bike parked in front of a book store |
#: 8 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A green taxi with a sign on it says “Out of Service” |
#: 9 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A black BMW driving towards me |
#: 10 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: Two yellow buildings under construction | #: 11 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A view from a fence of a red Mini Countryman in the parking lot |
#: 12 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 160 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A well with lots of flower pots on it |
#: 13 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A blue trailer with a folded red and white fence |
#: 14 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: Three red leaves on a branch of a plant with a green background | #: 15 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A woman walking down a street with bags and a mask |
#: 16 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A red Mini Countryman parked in front of a church | #: 17 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A man relying on the street railings |
#: 18 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 200 | F: 5.6 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 45mm | Caption: A Christmas wreath on a window with a reflection of myself |
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