#Photography
Hong Kong Protests Photos Receive Awards in Taiwan Press Photo Competition
Taiwan Press Photo 2020 has announced that The Reporter has won first place in the Breaking News category and third place and honor prize in the Graphic Feature Article category.
The award winning photos include 2 images taken at Hong Kong protest scenes.
Source: Facebook@The Reporter #Apr11
Hong Kong Protests Photos Receive Awards in Taiwan Press Photo Competition
Taiwan Press Photo 2020 has announced that The Reporter has won first place in the Breaking News category and third place and honor prize in the Graphic Feature Article category.
The award winning photos include 2 images taken at Hong Kong protest scenes.
Source: Facebook@The Reporter #Apr11
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Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist: as a Hong Konger, there is no way to be happy
(09 May) A one-way plane ticket led Reuters' photographer, Tyrone Siu, back to Hong Kong at the end of May last year. He was originally stationed in Taiwan and planned to be in Hong Kong only to report on the annual candlelight vigil of the June 4th Tiananmen Square massacre. Instead, he stayed for almost a year and witnessed Hong Kong’s most chaotic days. He and the team at Reuters even won the Pulitzer Prize in the Breaking News Photography Award this year for their series on Hong Kong anti-extradition bill movement. He described his feeling of winning the prize as very complex. "As a journalist, it is a great honor to win the Pulitzer Prize. It may be what a lot of media workers aspire to achieve. But as a Hong Konger, being in the story, and knowing that many people have been injured in it, I can't say that I am happy about a movement that hurts us all.”
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Pulitzer-Prize-winning-photojournalist-as-a-Hong-Konger-there-is-no-way-to-be-happy-05-14-2
Sources: Ming Pao
bit.ly/2Wx3mzc
#CUHKMassacre #PolyUSiege #Journalist #PulitzerPrize #AntiELAB #Photography
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist: as a Hong Konger, there is no way to be happy
(09 May) A one-way plane ticket led Reuters' photographer, Tyrone Siu, back to Hong Kong at the end of May last year. He was originally stationed in Taiwan and planned to be in Hong Kong only to report on the annual candlelight vigil of the June 4th Tiananmen Square massacre. Instead, he stayed for almost a year and witnessed Hong Kong’s most chaotic days. He and the team at Reuters even won the Pulitzer Prize in the Breaking News Photography Award this year for their series on Hong Kong anti-extradition bill movement. He described his feeling of winning the prize as very complex. "As a journalist, it is a great honor to win the Pulitzer Prize. It may be what a lot of media workers aspire to achieve. But as a Hong Konger, being in the story, and knowing that many people have been injured in it, I can't say that I am happy about a movement that hurts us all.”
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Pulitzer-Prize-winning-photojournalist-as-a-Hong-Konger-there-is-no-way-to-be-happy-05-14-2
Sources: Ming Pao
bit.ly/2Wx3mzc
#CUHKMassacre #PolyUSiege #Journalist #PulitzerPrize #AntiELAB #Photography
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Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist: as a Hong Konger, there is no way to be happy
(09 May) A one-way plane ticket led Reuters' photographer, Tyrone Siu, back to Hong Kong at the end of May last year. He was originally stationed in Taiwan and planned to be in Hong Kong only to report on the annual candlelight vigil of the June 4th Tiananmen…
#Photography
What can you see in the photo?
A graffiti in Mongkok writes “dog-like officials”, referring government officials as corrupt and incompetent.
Source: Kevin Cheng #May31
#PoliceState #StateTerrorism #HongKong
What can you see in the photo?
A graffiti in Mongkok writes “dog-like officials”, referring government officials as corrupt and incompetent.
Source: Kevin Cheng #May31
#PoliceState #StateTerrorism #HongKong
#GlobalSupport #Photography
Hong Kong Protests Photos Win at Moscow International Foto Awards
Photographers from different places have received awards at the Moscow International Foto Awards, for the moments they captured in Hong Kong pro-democracy protests.
Witold Dobrowolski of Polish Journalists Association ("Revolution of Our Times"), Vivek Prakash of AFP ("Umbrella Revolutionaries"), Go Nakamura from the US ("Among The Cloud"), Ng Ka-sing of Taiwan ("Demonstrators Attacked By Undercover Police") had received the Gold Prize.
Chan Long-hei of Hong Kong won the Silver Prize for the series "Provoked Tenderness".
Witold Dobrowolski's series "Siege of The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University" and Vivek Prakash "Numbers" shared the same accolade.
Source: Stand News #June4
#HongKongProtests #PolyU
Hong Kong Protests Photos Win at Moscow International Foto Awards
Photographers from different places have received awards at the Moscow International Foto Awards, for the moments they captured in Hong Kong pro-democracy protests.
Witold Dobrowolski of Polish Journalists Association ("Revolution of Our Times"), Vivek Prakash of AFP ("Umbrella Revolutionaries"), Go Nakamura from the US ("Among The Cloud"), Ng Ka-sing of Taiwan ("Demonstrators Attacked By Undercover Police") had received the Gold Prize.
Chan Long-hei of Hong Kong won the Silver Prize for the series "Provoked Tenderness".
Witold Dobrowolski's series "Siege of The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University" and Vivek Prakash "Numbers" shared the same accolade.
Source: Stand News #June4
#HongKongProtests #PolyU
#PX3 #HongKongProtests
Hong Kong Photographer Won Accolade in Prestigious Photography Prize
Editor’s note:
Hong Kong photographer Tam Ming Keung took this photo titled “Anti-extradition law protest in shopping mall” at New Town Plaza in Shatin, Hong Kong on July 14, 2019.
The photo captured the chaotic shopping mall as the riot police charged in to make arrests and dispersed civilians during a pro-democracy protester.
The iconic photo features a lady in a bright red dress and heels, holding a brand-name shopping bag while jumping over a puddle of bloodstain.
Source: Tam Ming Keung @ United Social Press #Sept10
#Hongkongers #UnitedSocialPress #TamMingKeung #InternationalCompetition #Accoloade #Photography #14July2019
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Hong Kong Photographer Won Accolade in Prestigious Photography Prize
Editor’s note:
Hong Kong photographer Tam Ming Keung took this photo titled “Anti-extradition law protest in shopping mall” at New Town Plaza in Shatin, Hong Kong on July 14, 2019.
The photo captured the chaotic shopping mall as the riot police charged in to make arrests and dispersed civilians during a pro-democracy protester.
The iconic photo features a lady in a bright red dress and heels, holding a brand-name shopping bag while jumping over a puddle of bloodstain.
Source: Tam Ming Keung @ United Social Press #Sept10
#Hongkongers #UnitedSocialPress #TamMingKeung #InternationalCompetition #Accoloade #Photography #14July2019
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#PX3 #HongKongProtests
Hong Kong Photographer Won Accolade in Prestigious Photography Prize
Tam Ming Keung, a photographer of United Social Press, won the silver prize in the General News category of the 2020 Franch Photography Prize PX3.
The award-wining photo captured a chaotic scene at Shatin's Newtown Plaza on July 14, 2019 when the riot police violently dispersed pro-democracy civilians.
The photographer shared his thoughts on receiving the accolade:
“It is still hard to believe that police actually clash with civilians in the shopping malls. The violent incidents that took place in shopping arcades were mostly associated with terrorist attack or gun shots.
However, in Hong Kong it is almost certain that on several days of a month, heavy police presence would be found in some shopping malls, turning these premises into military grounds, as if martial laws were imposed.
On each floor, plain-clothes police could be seen discreetly standing and scouting, while riot police troop up and down, setting up cordon with orange duct tapes and intercepting shoppers at their will.”
Source: Tam Ming Keung @ United Social Press #Sept10
https://www.facebook.com/579827748716829/posts/3615536181812622/
#Hongkongers #UnitedSocialPress #TamMingKeung #InternationalCompetition #Accoloade #Photography
#14July2019
Hong Kong Photographer Won Accolade in Prestigious Photography Prize
Tam Ming Keung, a photographer of United Social Press, won the silver prize in the General News category of the 2020 Franch Photography Prize PX3.
The award-wining photo captured a chaotic scene at Shatin's Newtown Plaza on July 14, 2019 when the riot police violently dispersed pro-democracy civilians.
The photographer shared his thoughts on receiving the accolade:
“It is still hard to believe that police actually clash with civilians in the shopping malls. The violent incidents that took place in shopping arcades were mostly associated with terrorist attack or gun shots.
However, in Hong Kong it is almost certain that on several days of a month, heavy police presence would be found in some shopping malls, turning these premises into military grounds, as if martial laws were imposed.
On each floor, plain-clothes police could be seen discreetly standing and scouting, while riot police troop up and down, setting up cordon with orange duct tapes and intercepting shoppers at their will.”
Source: Tam Ming Keung @ United Social Press #Sept10
https://www.facebook.com/579827748716829/posts/3615536181812622/
#Hongkongers #UnitedSocialPress #TamMingKeung #InternationalCompetition #Accoloade #Photography
#14July2019
#Photography #Art
Photos of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement Won Half of the Prizes from “Taiwan Press Photographer Competition 2020”
Prizewinning photographs from the “Taiwan Press Photographer Competition 2020” are displayed at the General Association of Chinese Culture (#GACC) from September 24, 2020 and onwards.
Almost half of 123 award-winning photographs are about the anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong, reflecting the extraordinary connections between Taiwan and Hong Kong.
With this exhibition, the organiser hopes that visitors can experience the five senses emitted from these photos and feel the concerns they have and the values they defend:
"Time passes, but the photographs capture the moment. The message can be sent to you via photos and stay in your mind. Please don’t forget that people have paid a high cost for freedom."
Source: Stand News #Sept23
Photos of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement Won Half of the Prizes from “Taiwan Press Photographer Competition 2020”
Prizewinning photographs from the “Taiwan Press Photographer Competition 2020” are displayed at the General Association of Chinese Culture (#GACC) from September 24, 2020 and onwards.
Almost half of 123 award-winning photographs are about the anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong, reflecting the extraordinary connections between Taiwan and Hong Kong.
With this exhibition, the organiser hopes that visitors can experience the five senses emitted from these photos and feel the concerns they have and the values they defend:
"Time passes, but the photographs capture the moment. The message can be sent to you via photos and stay in your mind. Please don’t forget that people have paid a high cost for freedom."
Source: Stand News #Sept23
#Photography #NeverGiveUp
Unafraid of Authorites' Oppression: The Faces of the Arrested Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong
On January 6, 2021, 53 pro-democracy activists were accused of violating the #NationalSecurityLaw for participating in pro-democracy camp's primary election. Police made arrested at their homes in the early morning.
In less than two months, the police demanded them to report to the police stations ahead of the scheduled date. On Feb 28, 2021, 47 of them were charged with "conspiracy to subverting state powers".
In these #portraits taken earlier, the facial expression of these pro-democracy Hongkongers were captured in close-ups: Some eyed a sharp warning glance; some looked more determined than ever; some were really calm--none of them would surrender.
During the interview, they were more relaxed and peaceful than others. They tried to enjoy freedom to the most as if it was the last time.
Source: InMedia #Feb28
https://bit.ly/3sDNOqf
Unafraid of Authorites' Oppression: The Faces of the Arrested Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong
On January 6, 2021, 53 pro-democracy activists were accused of violating the #NationalSecurityLaw for participating in pro-democracy camp's primary election. Police made arrested at their homes in the early morning.
In less than two months, the police demanded them to report to the police stations ahead of the scheduled date. On Feb 28, 2021, 47 of them were charged with "conspiracy to subverting state powers".
In these #portraits taken earlier, the facial expression of these pro-democracy Hongkongers were captured in close-ups: Some eyed a sharp warning glance; some looked more determined than ever; some were really calm--none of them would surrender.
During the interview, they were more relaxed and peaceful than others. They tried to enjoy freedom to the most as if it was the last time.
Source: InMedia #Feb28
https://bit.ly/3sDNOqf
#WhiteTerror #Censorship
#University in Hong Kong Cancels #WorldPressPhoto Exhibition with Protest Photos
The Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU) cancelled an exhibition of World Press Photo winners right before its opening, citing "safety and security" fears as the reason.
The exhibition was set to display prize-winning photos of the 2019 Anti-ELAB protests.
The university, however, did not further explain what their safety "fears" were.
World Press Photo is an annual international competition. In the past, its exhibition has difficulties in taking place inside China.
In October 2020, a similar echibition in Macau, was shut down without explanation by authorities.
Source: RTHK; Stand News; AFP #Feb26
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1577706-20210226.htm
https://bit.ly/2ZQxztV
#Photography
#University in Hong Kong Cancels #WorldPressPhoto Exhibition with Protest Photos
The Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU) cancelled an exhibition of World Press Photo winners right before its opening, citing "safety and security" fears as the reason.
The exhibition was set to display prize-winning photos of the 2019 Anti-ELAB protests.
The university, however, did not further explain what their safety "fears" were.
World Press Photo is an annual international competition. In the past, its exhibition has difficulties in taking place inside China.
In October 2020, a similar echibition in Macau, was shut down without explanation by authorities.
Source: RTHK; Stand News; AFP #Feb26
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1577706-20210226.htm
https://bit.ly/2ZQxztV
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HKBU scraps press photo exhibit over 'safety fears'
Baptist university has scrapped an exhibition of World Press Photo winners just days ahead of its opening, citing "safety and security" fears. The exhibition was set to include prize-winning images of the protests that swept Hong Kong in 2019. "After giving…
25th Human Rights Press Awards (2021) Winners
Photography (Single Image) Winner
Struggle by Chan Tsz Yuk Alex - CityDog.by
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/1474101479504603/posts/2889343087980428/
#AwardWinning #Photography #HongKongProtest #AntiELAB
Photography (Single Image) Winner
Struggle by Chan Tsz Yuk Alex - CityDog.by
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/1474101479504603/posts/2889343087980428/
#AwardWinning #Photography #HongKongProtest #AntiELAB
#SelfCensorship #Water
Supermarket in HK Suspected of Self-censorship After Removing Products Praising “Hong Kong is Beautiful”
Photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30257
Watsons water has rolled out a series of new designs at the beginning of June 2021. The new designs are bases on Hong Kong scenaries including photos of the well-known Lion Rock and the night view of Pearl Harbour that were taken by international award-winning photographer.
The taglines on this design include “Hong Kong is so beautiful”, “This is our root no matter where we are”, “There is something called perseverance”.
Hpwever, on June 18, 2021, #PARKnSHOP, a supermarket chain in Hong Kong, has reportedly removed all products containing the new design from all stores all of a sudden.
It was not clear whether they were removed because of a product recall or due to self-censorship as those slogans were sometimes used during pro-democracy activities.
According to the spokesperson of Watsons, the new designs were one of the themes in the company’s eco-friendly promotion this year to encourage the love of the earth and natural environment. No explanation was provided as to the reason and the exact quantity of the products being removed.
Source: Apple News #Jun19
#LoveHongKong #LionRock #WatsonWater #Photography #Design
Supermarket in HK Suspected of Self-censorship After Removing Products Praising “Hong Kong is Beautiful”
Photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30257
Watsons water has rolled out a series of new designs at the beginning of June 2021. The new designs are bases on Hong Kong scenaries including photos of the well-known Lion Rock and the night view of Pearl Harbour that were taken by international award-winning photographer.
The taglines on this design include “Hong Kong is so beautiful”, “This is our root no matter where we are”, “There is something called perseverance”.
Hpwever, on June 18, 2021, #PARKnSHOP, a supermarket chain in Hong Kong, has reportedly removed all products containing the new design from all stores all of a sudden.
It was not clear whether they were removed because of a product recall or due to self-censorship as those slogans were sometimes used during pro-democracy activities.
According to the spokesperson of Watsons, the new designs were one of the themes in the company’s eco-friendly promotion this year to encourage the love of the earth and natural environment. No explanation was provided as to the reason and the exact quantity of the products being removed.
Source: Apple News #Jun19
#LoveHongKong #LionRock #WatsonWater #Photography #Design
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Supermarket in HK Suspected of Self-censorship After Removing Products Praising “Hong Kong is So Beautiful”
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#TwoYears #HongKongWay
Second Anniversary of Pro-democracy #HumanChain in Hong Kong; Commemorative Exhibitions Open in Estonia and Luthuania
Two years ago on August 23, 2019, around 210,000 pro-democracy Hongkongers formed a 60km human chain across the city, going through different districts and even up on Lion Rock. In addition to voice pro-democractic demands, the event also commemorated the 30th anniversary of the #BalticWay, where a 675km human chain was formed by over 2 million people across three countries occupied by Russia, namely, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. One year after the human chain event to raise international concern, Russia acknowledged the independent status of the three countries.
In 2021, a Hongkonger residing in Estonia, Iverson Ng, curated a photo exhibition titled "1989 Baltics - 2019 Hong Kong". The exhibiting partners include the Institute of Historical Memory in Estonis, the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights in Lithuania and the Museum of the Occupation (#MOL) in Latvia. The exhibition opened on August 23, 2021, marking the second anniversary of the Hong Kong Way and the 32nd anniversary of the Baltic Way.
However, the Museum of the Occupation (MOL) of Latvia suddenly pulled out just one week prior to the opening. The vice director of the museum, Taiga KokneviÄŤa, wrote to Ng on August 17, 2022, saying that "it is not a moment to discuss other issues in the museum".
Despite this, the museum director Solvita Vība has earlier promoted the exhibition when speaking to the local media LSM. In the interview, Vība praised the perseverance and solidarity of pro-democracy Hongkongers and pointed out the support for Hongkongers from the country's Minister of Foreign Affairrs, Edgars Rinkēvičs.
Since the vice premier Artis Pabriks tweeted the news in his twitter, Ng does not think the government has put any pressure on the museum. The real cause of the withdrawal remains unclear.
In any case, the Estonian section of the exhibition is available online: https://chainsoffreedom.communistcrimes.org/
Source: Stand News #Aug23
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E4%BA%BA%E9%8F%88%E5%85%A9%E5%91%A8%E5%B9%B4-%E6%B8%AF%E4%BA%BA%E6%B3%A2%E7%BE%85%E7%9A%84%E6%B5%B7%E4%B8%89%E5%9C%8B%E8%BE%A6%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E4%B9%8B%E8%B7%AF%E5%B1%95%E8%A6%BD-%E6%8B%89%E8%84%AB%E7%B6%AD%E4%BA%9E%E5%B1%95%E9%A4%A8%E7%AA%81%E5%8F%96%E6%B6%88%E5%90%88%E4%BD%9C-%E5%89%AF%E7%B8%BD%E7%90%86%E4%BA%A6%E9%97%9C%E6%B3%A8
#Censorship #Photography #Exhibition #Latvia #Estonia #Lithuania
Second Anniversary of Pro-democracy #HumanChain in Hong Kong; Commemorative Exhibitions Open in Estonia and Luthuania
Two years ago on August 23, 2019, around 210,000 pro-democracy Hongkongers formed a 60km human chain across the city, going through different districts and even up on Lion Rock. In addition to voice pro-democractic demands, the event also commemorated the 30th anniversary of the #BalticWay, where a 675km human chain was formed by over 2 million people across three countries occupied by Russia, namely, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. One year after the human chain event to raise international concern, Russia acknowledged the independent status of the three countries.
In 2021, a Hongkonger residing in Estonia, Iverson Ng, curated a photo exhibition titled "1989 Baltics - 2019 Hong Kong". The exhibiting partners include the Institute of Historical Memory in Estonis, the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights in Lithuania and the Museum of the Occupation (#MOL) in Latvia. The exhibition opened on August 23, 2021, marking the second anniversary of the Hong Kong Way and the 32nd anniversary of the Baltic Way.
However, the Museum of the Occupation (MOL) of Latvia suddenly pulled out just one week prior to the opening. The vice director of the museum, Taiga KokneviÄŤa, wrote to Ng on August 17, 2022, saying that "it is not a moment to discuss other issues in the museum".
Despite this, the museum director Solvita Vība has earlier promoted the exhibition when speaking to the local media LSM. In the interview, Vība praised the perseverance and solidarity of pro-democracy Hongkongers and pointed out the support for Hongkongers from the country's Minister of Foreign Affairrs, Edgars Rinkēvičs.
Since the vice premier Artis Pabriks tweeted the news in his twitter, Ng does not think the government has put any pressure on the museum. The real cause of the withdrawal remains unclear.
In any case, the Estonian section of the exhibition is available online: https://chainsoffreedom.communistcrimes.org/
Source: Stand News #Aug23
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E4%BA%BA%E9%8F%88%E5%85%A9%E5%91%A8%E5%B9%B4-%E6%B8%AF%E4%BA%BA%E6%B3%A2%E7%BE%85%E7%9A%84%E6%B5%B7%E4%B8%89%E5%9C%8B%E8%BE%A6%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E4%B9%8B%E8%B7%AF%E5%B1%95%E8%A6%BD-%E6%8B%89%E8%84%AB%E7%B6%AD%E4%BA%9E%E5%B1%95%E9%A4%A8%E7%AA%81%E5%8F%96%E6%B6%88%E5%90%88%E4%BD%9C-%E5%89%AF%E7%B8%BD%E7%90%86%E4%BA%A6%E9%97%9C%E6%B3%A8
#Censorship #Photography #Exhibition #Latvia #Estonia #Lithuania
Hong Kong photographers to Record the Authorities' Destruction of #Lantau's Ecology
"Lantau Tomorrow Vision" is a plan of the Hong Kong SAR government to conduct reclamation in Lantau Island. Despite opposition, the government will start making consultation and finance plan in October 2022.
#Greenpeace invited local photographers to produce a documentary "Lantau - The Hidden Treasure of Hong Kong" to record the scenery and wildlife of the island, as the reclamation plan is expected to damage the ecosystem.
The photographers believe in the importance of this decumentary, in order to pass on the memory of the era and the testimony of the destruction to future generations.
"This place could be completely different in 10 years. We will look at it and treasure it as much as we can. We will stand witness to the destruction."
Source: Inmedia #Jul02
https://bit.ly/3ulb7Zl
#Ecosystem #Conservation #Reclamation #Photography
#LantauTomorrow #FailedState
"Lantau Tomorrow Vision" is a plan of the Hong Kong SAR government to conduct reclamation in Lantau Island. Despite opposition, the government will start making consultation and finance plan in October 2022.
#Greenpeace invited local photographers to produce a documentary "Lantau - The Hidden Treasure of Hong Kong" to record the scenery and wildlife of the island, as the reclamation plan is expected to damage the ecosystem.
The photographers believe in the importance of this decumentary, in order to pass on the memory of the era and the testimony of the destruction to future generations.
"This place could be completely different in 10 years. We will look at it and treasure it as much as we can. We will stand witness to the destruction."
Source: Inmedia #Jul02
https://bit.ly/3ulb7Zl
#Ecosystem #Conservation #Reclamation #Photography
#LantauTomorrow #FailedState