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Europe Trip – Budapest & Baden

October 26, 2010

Just returned from my trip in Europe, it was a whole new experience for me. First stop was Budapest, Hungary.

There is so much history and artwork in the cities.


Performers in cobble stone streets.

The Szent István-Bazilika

Inside the church, where artwork filled the every inch of the interior.

The Budapest Parliament as seen from the Fisherman’s Bastion.

Next we took the train to Baden, a small town where Beethoven had resided.

Hiked up to the ruined castle of Rauhenstein built in the 12th century.


Beautifully maintained building in the city center.

After a pleasant afternoon we took the train to Salzburg.

Posted on October 26th, 2010 at 11:11 pm and is filed under Europe> Travel
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Tai Po Market (大埔舊墟), Hong Kong

October 18, 2010

Recently got around to scanning the Yashica Mat-124G negatives taken during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong.

Even with the instant feedback and convenience of digital systems, it is another beast altogether to use the light-meter, set all the dials, cock the shutter, and focus on the subject.


I ventured out to Tai Po Market one Sunday just to wander around the local parks and markets.

The elderly looking after their grandchildren.

Others playing ‘bone’ cards, a traditional Chinese card game.

Convenience store in the midst of government housing.

Roasted chestnuts are great in the cold weather!

A lot of people were buying groceries for New Years family gatherings.

Posted on October 18th, 2010 at 8:00 pm and is filed under Film> Hong Kong> Street Life> Travel> Yashica
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Archaic Objects

October 8, 2010

Stools in a mom & pop diner. The establishment has been there since the 1970s.


Arcades have been replaced by the likes of the Wii, PS3, Xbox in households.


Posted on October 8th, 2010 at 8:38 pm and is filed under Street Life> Toronto
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All images Copyrighted by Samuel Cheng.