TITLE: As Life Goes By

This is a rundown and old part of Hong Kong, often neglected but still retaining its own hustle and bustle. It was a gloomy, chilly rainy day. I chose a long dark aisle watching and shooting by-passers from all walks of life rushing through inside my viewfinders. Life goes by even under an incessant rain. No drama, no poses, no pretense, but instead the place was infused with urban energy.


AUTHOR: Anthony Chan (Hong Kong)

Sony World Photography Awards - 1st Place Winner Open Competition 2022 - Architecture

Monochrome Photography Awards 2023 - 2nd Place Winner (Photo-manipulation)

Monochrome Photography Awards 2022 - 2nd Place Winner (Architecture), Honorable Mention (Street)

Monovisions Photography Awards 2022 - 3rd Place Winner (Street), Honorable Mention (Architecture)

Annual Photography Awards 2023 - 3rd Place & Honorable Mention (People: Street Life)

Annual Photography Awards 2022 - Honorable Mention (Street Life), Honorable Mention (Architecture)

MonoVisions Photography Awards 2024 - Honorable Mention (Street)

Hong Kong Foreign Corresponding Club (FCC) Photography Competition (2010) - Winner of First Prize in both 'Woman in Asia' category and 'City of Hong Kong' category.

I am a fine art photographer with a focus on black-and-white imagery. I enjoy capturing fleeting moments and exploring the connection between people and their surroundings, aiming to highlight the beauty and complexity of everyday life that evokes a sense of timelessness. Using light and shadow, I strive to create images that tell a story and offer a unique perspective. Each photograph represents my personal interpretation of the world, and I hope it resonates with those who view it.