Hong Kong Vertigo

Published! In JPG Magazine Issue 14

by Joel Aron

Uploaded 3 Dec 2007 — 54 favorites

Hong Kong Vertigo

Published in JPG Magazine Issue 14, Feb 2008 : Bird's-eye View

Winner in the 'Lonely Planet' 2007 Cities Guide Contest

More from this series can be found here: www.joelaron.com


It was my second work adventure to Hong Kong this last summer. On my last day in the heart of the Island, I had to get up to the roof of the 60 story building where I was working, and take pictures at sunset.

I lured my acrophobic boss up to the roof with me, who watched in terror, witnessing my energetic shift from the safe vantage point along the railing, to the exposed perch that I knew would give me the most direct view down.

Laying flat, with my legs twined around a pole for balance, I stretched as far over the edge as possible for a unique view of Wan Chai District below.

6 responses

  • Valeria Cantor

    Valeria Cantor said (3 Dec 2007):

    you have my vote! beautiful photo!

  • Erica Robertson

    Erica Robertson gave props (15 Dec 2007):

    This is a nice shot

  • Jeff Clark

    Jeff Clark gave props (3 Jan 2008):

    This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing your work and the stories associated with the shots.

  • Matt Mcdonald

    Matt Mcdonald said (5 Apr 2008):

    hells yeah that was you thats so crazy
    good job i looked in the favorites of the editor and another one of yours is in there

  • F. Robert Openshaw

    F. Robert Openshaw gave props (20 Aug 2008):

    an incredible perspective! Well done!!

  • Tip Crowley

    Tip Crowley gave props (11 Dec 2008):

    Great shot!

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