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Hong Kong: February 2009

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After many, many years of study, work and anticipation (and a very stressful wait for my UK working visa!), I set off for Europe, the start of a 3 month journey around most of the western portion of that continent.

Hong Kong was the natural choice for my stopover, and I spent almost a week there not doing much – just chilling, eating, walking and taking in the amazing city that never gets boring and always surprises. Just a few photos this time around, as I’d gone photo crazy a year prior.

Next stop, Europe!

Perth: August 2008

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Looking back through my old photos, I am disappointed that I do not really have anything from my hometown to post on this blog. I did take a few photos of the University of Western Australia which I quite like, and they give a very quick glimpse of what is, in my mind, the most beautiful university campus in Australia. If you ever come to Perth, or if you are from Perth but have never been, I highly recommend a stroll through the campus and along the Swan river. The photos below capture only a fraction of what the campus has to offer in terms of beautiful sights and environments

For some great photos and an alternative look at Perth, visit the ‘PERTH 6000’ blog, the link to which can be found under “my favourite blogs”.

Singapore: February 2006

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Singapore is an interesting city to say the least. Firstly, the food is amazing – some of the best, affordable street food you will ever find is in Singapore. There is a definate element of ‘fakeness’ to it, with modern development occuring at a breakneck pace and often at the cost of what little history this city state has. The government of Singapore wants to make Singapore ‘the Monte Carlo of Asia’ and with the ever growing number of shops, and the Universal Studios theme park and new casino resorts due to open in the coming years, they are well on their aim to getting there. Whether this is a good or bad thing is up for debate, but the fact remains that Singapore is a fascinating place to visit, and has many hidden jems waiting for those who are willing to scratch underneath the glossy surface.

Although I have been to Singapore three times, all were before I developed my passion for city photography, so unfortunately I have very few photos worth posting on here. Nonetheless, I found a handful and here they are.

Melbourne: November 2009

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November 2009 rolled around and I was back in Melbourne once more. A free return flight so I wasn’t going pass up the opportunity! Not too many pics from this quick weekender, but a few new angles. I especially love the way the piture of the fountain at the front of the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton turned out.

Melbourne: July 2009

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I liked Melbourne so much that 6 months after my first adventure there, I was back again. This time, I had more time on my hands to really explore the city and get a feel for things. Photography was not a major concern of mine during my first trip, and I made sure to capture the scenes that I regretted not capturing then.

Although the focus is primarily on the CBD, there are also photos from Southbank, Docklands, Prahran, Carlton, Fitzroy, St Kilda, Richmond and Hawthorn.

Melbourne: February 2008

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Melbourne’s reputation as a “food” city has grown enormously over the past decade. After travelling and seeing what other cities around the world have to offer, I can confirm that this reuptation is well deserved. Any cuisine you want from any culture in the world can be found in Melbourne. The quality of the food is excellent, and the prices are reasonable. Along with the well developed small bar culture, and vibrant cultural and sporting scene, Melbourne truly is deserving of it’s reputation as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Hong Kong: December 2007 / January 2008

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Hong Kong is probably my favourite city to visit in the world. The mix of excitement, skyscrapers, street activity, food and shopping is amazing. The city has a vibe and energy like no other and it truly is the quintessential example of east meets west, with British and Chinese influences merging and clashing throughout the city’s buildings, streets and people. The Hong Kong government likes to call Hong Kong “Asia’s World City”, and I would tend to agree with them.