<strong>Post Urbanization: </strong>Photographer Simon Wan has taken "objective photographs" on top of every peak in Hong Kong. Objective photography is a style that presents what a photographer sees neutrally, without choosing to include or avoid certain things.
Post Urbanization: Photographer Simon Wan has taken "objective photographs" on top of every peak in Hong Kong. Objective photography is a style that presents what a photographer sees neutrally, without choosing to include or avoid certain things.
<strong>Panoramic views: </strong>Using a swing-lens panorama film camera, Wan took photos from four directions atop each peak, allowing him to show a full 360-degree view. These are the views from Mount Gough, a 479-meter tall hill on Hong Kong Island.
Panoramic views: Using a swing-lens panorama film camera, Wan took photos from four directions atop each peak, allowing him to show a full 360-degree view. These are the views from Mount Gough, a 479-meter tall hill on Hong Kong Island.
<strong>Mount Gough: </strong>Mount Gough's east side.
Mount Gough: Mount Gough's east side.
<strong>Different ecosystems: </strong>"I get to know Hong Kong's landscape very well after the trips. It's interesting to see different ecosystems in different areas. Some are very wild. Some have many man-made structures," says Wan, who has visited every Hong Kong peak.
Different ecosystems: "I get to know Hong Kong's landscape very well after the trips. It's interesting to see different ecosystems in different areas. Some are very wild. Some have many man-made structures," says Wan, who has visited every Hong Kong peak.
<strong>Shek O Peak: </strong>On top of the 284-meter-tall Shek O Peak, home to the popular Dragon's Back trail.
Shek O Peak: On top of the 284-meter-tall Shek O Peak, home to the popular Dragon's Back trail.
<strong>Shek O Peak: </strong>Wan says he seeks out the highest possible point, often off the usual hiking trail, on his trip.
Shek O Peak: Wan says he seeks out the highest possible point, often off the usual hiking trail, on his trip.
<strong>Shek O Peak:</strong> Looking out from Shek O Peak's east side.
Shek O Peak: Looking out from Shek O Peak's east side.
<strong>Yi Tung Shan:</strong> Wan says Hong Kong is home to 148 hills and more than 100 island clusters, or 250 individual islands -- and most of them aren't popular tourist spots.
Yi Tung Shan: Wan says Hong Kong is home to 148 hills and more than 100 island clusters, or 250 individual islands -- and most of them aren't popular tourist spots.
<strong>Yi Tung Shan: </strong>The 747-meter Yi Tung Shan on Lantau Island is the ninth highest mountain in Hong Kong.
Yi Tung Shan: The 747-meter Yi Tung Shan on Lantau Island is the ninth highest mountain in Hong Kong.
<strong>Yi Tung Shan: </strong>Located on the eastern side of Hong Kong, Yi Tung Shan translates as "second east hill" in Cantonese.
Yi Tung Shan: Located on the eastern side of Hong Kong, Yi Tung Shan translates as "second east hill" in Cantonese.
<strong>Unnamed hill: </strong>In 2013, Wan used a Holga film camera instead of his usual panorama one. This photo was taken atop one of Hong Kong's nameless hills.
Unnamed hill: In 2013, Wan used a Holga film camera instead of his usual panorama one. This photo was taken atop one of Hong Kong's nameless hills.
Simon Wan-Chi-Chung
<strong>Tate's Ridge: </strong>Tate's Ridge is part of the well-maintained MacLehose trail. It's 583 meters tall.
Tate's Ridge: Tate's Ridge is part of the well-maintained MacLehose trail. It's 583 meters tall.
Simon Wan-Chi-Chung
<strong>Smuggler's Ridge: </strong>Wan thinks the charm of Hong Kong's nature lies in its accessibility. "Whether you're a waterfall climber or a leisure walker, there is a route for you. Most of the hiking trails are well-paved with signs and facilities along the way -- so it really is for everyone," he says.
Smuggler's Ridge: Wan thinks the charm of Hong Kong's nature lies in its accessibility. "Whether you're a waterfall climber or a leisure walker, there is a route for you. Most of the hiking trails are well-paved with signs and facilities along the way -- so it really is for everyone," he says.
Simon Wan-Chi-Chung