Vivid Hong Kong is an intensely colourful and kinetic look at daily life in Hong Kong, as captured on an iPhone camera. To create this pioneering collection, photographer Palani Mohan roamed the streets in all weathers and seasons to compile a serendipitous take on the city. By forgoing traditional photographic equipment in favour of an iPhone, Mohan was able to wend his way through the crowds unobtrusively, seizing the everyday, fleeting moments that define the soul of Hong Kong in their purest state – and their most evocative and dream-like form.
About the photographer A professional photographer for over 20 years, Palani Mohan began his career as a ‘cadet’ at the Sydney Morning Herald, Australia’s leading photographic newspaper. He has since come to be widely regarded as a leading documentary photographer, his images having been published such respected publications as National Geographic, Time, Newsweek, Stern, The New York Times, and GEO. His long lists of awards include World Press Photo, POYi, PDN, American Photo, Communication Arts, Sony International, Japan Days, China International, and PX3. Vivid Hong Kong is his fourth published book. Mohan recently moved back to Hong Kong with his family after a 12-year absence which included stints in Thailand and Malaysia.
