Hong Kong Photo Contest 2021 (Organized by National Geographic Magazine Chinese Edition Presented by Wheelock) Winners AnnouncementPeople-01.jpg

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 31 March 2022 -* *The Hong Kong Photo Contest 2021 drew to a close on December 3, 2021, with outstanding participation. While we only accepted photographs and short videos taken in Hong Kong, our entrants included photographers from many regions and countries, such as Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Philippines, Bangladesh, Australia, Greece, Italy, United Kingdom, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, and, of course, Hong Kong itself.
*Duty - By Leung Hon Shing (Winner of People Category)*

"This is the fifth consecutive year that Wheelock Properties have presented the Hong Kong Photo Contest with National Geographic Magazine Chinese Edition. We're delighted to have received many submissions of superior quality. Even though our life has changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the past two years, this annual contest was still held to bring photography enthusiasts together to display their remarkable talent by telling stories of Hong Kong through photos and videos. Winner of People Category《Duty》by Leung Hon Shing depicts the very challenges facing workers across industries during the pandemic and reminds us to stay healthy. Congratulations to all the awardees! We look forward to the beautiful works from more distinguished photographers to showcase the unique beauty of Hong Kong on this platform in the future", says Ricky Wong, Managing Director of Wheelock Properties.

Hong Kong Photo Contest 2021 is divided into six categories: "Landscape", "Wildlife", "City", "People" and "Mobile Photography" and Short Video. This year, the Contest has received over 7,165 submissions from both photography enthusiasts and professionals.

The judging panel this year comprises National Geographic Documentary director Andrew Yao; renowned Hong Kong photographer Anthony Lau; and Lee Yungshih, editor-in-chief of National Geographic magazine Chinese edition.

Director YAO said, " I'm delighted to be able to participate in the judging process of this year's contest. It has allowed me to once again renew my perspective on Hong Kong's urban, cultural and natural features through the "frame" of National Geographic. A video entry that chronicled the Yau Ma Tei Car Park Building before its demolition impressed me the most this year. Using time-lapse photography, the videographer succinctly captured the tenseness of Hong Kong's daily life as well as the monotonous, if not mechanical pace of the city. It is a requiem for historical buildings, which when combined with its wonderful ending and soulful soundtracks, makes for a touching and deeply impressive piece of video work."

Anthony says, "As a photographer born and educated in Hong Kong, it's an absolute honour for me to be one of the judge in this contest. And for the second year, I am delighted to revisit my hometown with a lot of highly accomplished photo, both in terms of technical and story elements. Along with fellow contest judges, Mr Lee and Mr Yeo, we were entrusted with a difficult task to determine the winning shots from all of these great photos. The winning photos looked at the challenges that our home is facing from an elevated and artistics angle, while reminding us how beautiful our hometown is, even with thousands miles apart. Thank you everyone of you!."

Lee from Taiwan says, "This year's National Geographic Wheelock Hong Kong Photo Contest is once again full of pleasant surprises! We saw not only an increase in the number of submissions, but also a significant improvement in the quality of our shortlisted selections； In addition, there's also a number of impressive entries in our first-ever short video contest category. I believe that over time, we will see even more mature and exciting video works documenting Hong Hong's vitality in this new category. As for our future entrants, I look forward to seeing more photographers break Hong Kong's stereotypical mold with their creativity as they attempt to capture the city in unique and surprising perspectives."

The winning works will be exhibited at the following website and venues, all exhibitions are free of charge and open to the public.

*3D virtual Exhibition*

Website : https://bit.ly/HKPC2021VE3

Date : From now until 31 July 2022

*Physical Exhibition* (Online reservation required; guests are required to follow the social distancing arrangements)

*1. KOKO HILLS Marketing Suite (For Club Wheelock members, winners and contestants only)*

Address: 19/F, Tower 2, The Gateway, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui

Date: 31 Mar – 6 Apr 2022, 2pm - 6pm

2. *WLAB : *Stay tuned at www.wlabcommunity.com for the details

3. *Gallery by the Harbour, Harbour City : *Stay tuned at www.hkphotcontest.com for the details

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The Winners include:

*City Category*
Award
Name
Title

Winner
Cheung Chun Him, Jeremy
Man in the Mirrors

1st Runner-Up
Wong Chun Yin
On the Street

2nd Runner-Up
Lam Kam Wah
Recharge

Merit
Lee Chung Ming
Shocking Clouds

Merit
Cheung Hoi Chung
Aftermath - Under the Lion Rock

Merit
Lee Chun Hong
Moon rises over The Peak*
Wildlife Category*
Award
Name
Title

Winner
Lee Ying Wah
Caught it!

1st Runner-Up
Kwok Chi Yung
Let's Eat

2nd Runner-Up
Fung Tak Kwai
Faltering Position

Merit
Wong Man Ching
Brother

Merit
Lai Lok Yin Samuel
Freedom on the Net

Merit
Tam Hau Kin
Let's Dig In**
*Landscape Category*
Award
Name
Title

Winner
Tse Hon Ming
Blossom in the Sea

1st Runner-Up
Kan Keung Pun
Buddha in the Mist

2nd Runner-Up
Lo Chi Leung Louis
Silent Night Thunder

Merit
Sin Man Kit
Sky Curtain

Merit
Chen Ka Lok
Uncanny Workmanship

Merit
So Chun Yin
Summer Surf!**
*People Category*
Award
Name
Title

Winner
Leung Hon Shing
Duty

1st Runner-Up
Ip Yun Hang
In the Spotlight

2nd Runner-Up
Ngai King Tung
Yue Man Square and its Neighbours

Merit
Chiang Tsz Kwan
Smile

Merit
Tse Kwing Cheung Jason
Father and Son

Merit
Cheng Wai Shing
Time Flies**
*Mobile Photography Category*
Award
Name
Title

Winner
Chiu Bong Chi, Dominic
Crimson Tide

1st Runner-Up
Mak Wai Ming
Reincarnation

2nd Runner-Up
Ng Man Ting
Can't Live without Mobile Phone

Merit
Ng Tang Kwai
The Cat Manager

Merit
Li Siu Ming
Power

Merit
Cai Muzi
Back to the Future**
*Short Video Category*
Award
Name
Title

Winner
So Ka Chun
Stay

1st Runner-Up
Tse Yat Long Anson
Cetaceans in Lantau

2nd Runner-Up
Hu Jiaming, Kaming
Hong Kong Marine Life

Merit
Chui Chi Yuen
Create Your Own Destiny

Merit
Suen Chi Kit
The Night Tram

Merit
Guo Jiaxin, Li Yinwei, Lin Jingfan, Wu Mengfan
The Birdcage Craftsman*
For more information about "Hong Kong Photo Contest 2021", please visit www.hkphotocontest.com

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