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p.1 #1 · A Hong Kong public estate

Hi all,

This is a photo record about the Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate, which was built in the 1960s as a resettlement estate. It is scheduled to be demolished in 2009.

I was the photographer consigned by the Hong Kong Government and these photos were taken between 08/2008 to 4/2009.

I would like to share my works at http://ntk.johnchoy.com

Please visit and comment.

Cheers,

John

Aug 19, 2009 at 12:21 PM

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p.1 #2 · A Hong Kong public estate

Fascinating photos. They definitely tell a story and document history.
Why is it being demolished?

Aug 19, 2009 at 04:03 PM

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p.1 #3 · A Hong Kong public estate

Why is it being demolished?

Perhaps too old will be the main answer. It maybe controversial but this is Hong Kong.

What I saw from the estate is that the living condition of the apartment was deteriorating and those residents will be relocated to a completely new and better conditioned apartment in the same district. I think it is doing good to them. However, Those private little shop ran on family basis will disappear completely............ they won't be relocated and this is the sad side of this story.

Aug 19, 2009 at 06:03 PM

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p.1 #4 · A Hong Kong public estate

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed perusing your work!

Aug 20, 2009 at 12:34 AM

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p.1 #5 · A Hong Kong public estate

Beautiful images John, extremely well done.

Nice balance of a photojournalism and a fine art perspective. Wonderful color.

You may want to shop those images here in the US and see if you can gain some additional exposure for yourself.

Thank you for sharing!

Best,
Michael

Aug 20, 2009 at 05:49 AM

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p.1 #6 · A Hong Kong public estate

Where's the exhbition in HK? I'd love to go

Great pix

Andrew in HK

Aug 26, 2009 at 01:58 AM

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p.1 #7 · A Hong Kong public estate

Where's the exhbition in HK? I'd love to go

Light and Shade: life passé in old estates Photo and Video Exhibition

23 - 30 August 2009

* 23 August 2009 - (3 pm - 8 pm)
* 24- 29 August 2009 - (10 am - 8 pm)
* 30 August 2009 - (10 am - 6 pm)

Exhibition Gallery, Tuen Mun Town Hall

Aug 26, 2009 at 02:45 PM

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p.1 #8 · A Hong Kong public estate

Thanks Denmark photographer Hans Nyberg for making an interactive version for me.

This can now be seen at www.panoramas.dk/2009/Ngau-Tau-Kok-hongkong.html

Sep 25, 2009 at 03:57 PM

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p.1 #9 · A Hong Kong public estate

I'm following up the LNTK, for those who interest in this case, pls visit it at
http://www.johnchoy.com/?cat=4

Oct 25, 2009 at 05:55 PM

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p.1 #10 · A Hong Kong public estate

Thanks John for the wonderful insight, these are terrific!

Oct 25, 2009 at 06:03 PM


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