Manson is a 20-year-old university student studying urban planning and an amateur photographer who, according to the artist, enjoys "exploring and capturing the urban scenery of Hong Kong". On Instagram, the artist revealed that the fact that so many elements of Hong Kong are fading away makes him want to go out there to document the city before "it no longer feels like the place he belongs."
Manson started his photography journey 4 years ago during his trip to Australia when he got his first camera, the Canon 550D, to experience what photography is about. Since then he has fallen in love with photography and has continued taking photos when he returned to Hong Kong.
"Photography in my opinion is the best way to express myself and the beauty of Hong Kong. It’s also an important way to document and raise awareness of the traditional elements of the city, such as the neon signs and pre-war buildings that are unfortunately fading away quickly as the city undergoes significant transitions in recent years."
The photographer shared with Bored Panda that he uses a Canon R6 mirrorless camera and a DJI Mavic 2 pro drone to capture the photos while using Adobe Lightroom classic and Photoshop for the editing. For editing time, Manson has told us, it can take from a few minutes to hours depending on the creativity he wants to express in each image.
For Manson, the density of Hong Kong is what fascinates him the most. "Being the place where I grew up, the crowded living environment in Hong Kong doesn’t look visually appealing to me at the beginning. However, after exploring the city deeper with urban photography, I have begun to realize that the density of Hong Kong is not just suffocating, but also fascinating as well. The facades of the buildings are unique with their distinct patterns and symmetrical outlook, which I find extremely satisfying to look at and capture."
