Frost Warning in Hong Kong

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Date: 14 Jan, 2009
Place: Yuen Long, New Territories

Hong Kong Observatory has issued a frost warning. The temperatures dropped to eight degrees Celsius in the urban areas and several degrees lower in the New Territories.

Ground frost occurred on high ground and in the northern parts of the New Territories.


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Venus, Jupiter and Moon create Smiley Face

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Hong Kong: 1 Dec, 2008 - Look up and smile tonight. Venus, Jupiter and the moon will smile back. :)

The two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, close together this evening sky, forming a spectacular double.


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The two are closest together with Venus lying about 2 degrees to the South (left) of Jupiter. On the same night the Crescent Moon will appear just beneath them, forming a 'Smiley Face'.


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Good Morning Hong Kong

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Good Morning Hong Kong....

Cirrocumulus clouds was seen over Tai Mo Shan. The above photo was taken at 06:23 a.m. on 30 October 2008.

Tai Mo Shan (大帽山) literally meaning "Big Hat Mountain" has the highest peak in Hong Kong, with an altitude of 958 m. It is located approximately at the geographical centre of the New Territories.


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Cirrocumulus clouds (卷積雲) are high-altitude cloud, usually occurring at 16,000-40,000 feet. Like other cumulus clouds, cirrocumulus clouds signify convection. Unlike other cirrus clouds, cirrocumulus include liquid water droplets, although these are in a supercooled state. Ice crystals are also present, and typically, the ice crystals cause the supercooled water drops in the cloud to rapidly freeze, transforming the cirrocumulus into cirrostratus. This process can also produce precipitation in the form of a virga consisting of ice or snow. Thus cirrocumulus clouds are usually short-lived.

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I Am A Cloud

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A Cloud over Sun Yuen Long Centre, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong.

Sun Yuen Long Centre at 8 Long Yat Road has 280,000 sq.ft. of total floor area housing a diverse mix of shops and restaurants, as well as a four-screen cinema. It is at the heart of Yuen Long's transportation network, near the MTR Yuen Long Station and Light Rail Yuen Long terminal.

Typhoon Nuri No. 9 Signal Issued

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HONG KONG : 22 Aug., 2008 - The Increasing Gale or Storm Signal, No. 9, was issued at 1:40 pm by the Hong Kong Observatory.

This means that winds are expected to increase significantly as Nuri moves closer to Hong Kong.

At 2 p.m., Typhoon Nuri was centred about 40 kilometres east-southeast of Hong Kong Observatory (near 22.1 degrees north 114.5 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest at about 14 kilometres per hour towards Hong Kong.


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Nuri is expected to cross Hong Kong in the next few hours. Gales are affecting many parts of the territory. Winds will increase further.


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In the past hour, the maximum sustained winds recorded at Waglan Island, Tai Mei Tuk and Chek Lap Kok were 94, 78 and 76 kilometres per hour respectively.

Place : Yuen Long, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Equipment: Canon 40D, 17-40mm 4.0L

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Typhoon Nuri No. 8 Signal Issued

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HONG KONG : 22 Aug., 2008 - The No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal was issued at 7:40 a.m. This means that winds with mean speeds of 63 kilometres per hour or more are expected from the northwest quarter.

At 8 a.m., Typhoon Nuri was centred about 160 kilometres southeast of Hong Kong (near 21.4 degrees north 115.4 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest or west-northwest at about 14 kilometres per hour towards the Pearl River Estuary.

According to the present forecast track, Nuri will be rather close to Hong Kong this afternoon and tonight with a chance of direct hit. The Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will be in force for most of the day.

Place : Yuen Long, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Equipment: Canon 40D, 17-40mm 4.0L

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Typhoon Nuri Pre No. 8 Signal

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HONG KONG - 22 Aug., 2008 - The Hong Kong Observatory announces that the Tropical
Cyclone Warning Signal Number 8 is expected to be issued at or before 8:00 a.m. today. Winds locally will strengthen further.

At 7 a.m., Typhoon Nuri was estimated to be about 170 kilometres southeast of Hong Kong (near 21.4 degrees north 115.5 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest or west-northwest at about 14 kilometres per hour towards the Pearl River Estuary.

Place : Yuen Long, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Equipment: Canon 40D, 17-40mm 4.0L

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Hong Kong Magic Moment

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Sunset magic during Typhoon Nuri approaching Hong Kong.

Date : 21 Aug., 2008
Place : Yuen Long, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Equipment: Canon 40D, 17-40mm 4.0L

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Typhoon Nuri

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HONG KONG - 21 Aug., 2008 - Strong Wing Singal No. 3 was hosted at 8:40 pm by Hong Kong Observatory. Typhoon Nuri was estimated to be about 300 kilometres southeast of Hong Kong (near 20.6 degrees north 116.4 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 14 kilometres per hour in the general direction of coastal Guangdong.


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Place : Yuen Long, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Equipment: Canon 40D, 17-40mm 4.0L

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Blue Mountains

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Hong Kong - 6 Aug., 2008 : At 9 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Kammuri (強烈熱帶風暴北冕) was centred about 150 kilometres south of Hong Kong (near 21.0 degrees north 113.9 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 14 kilometres per hour, edging closer to Hong Kong.

The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal is in force.

Place : Yuen Long, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Equipment: Canon 850IS

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Rain Lashing the Window

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Hong Kong - 6 Aug., 2008 : At 9 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Kammuri (強烈熱帶風暴北冕) was centred about 150 kilometres south of Hong Kong (near 21.0 degrees north 113.9 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 14 kilometres per hour, edging closer to Hong Kong.

The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal is in force.

Place : Yuen Long, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Equipment: Canon 850IS

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Tropical Storm Kammuri

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Hong Kong - 6 Aug., 2008 : At 9 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Kammuri (強烈熱帶風暴北冕) was centred about 150 kilometres south of Hong Kong (near 21.0 degrees north 113.9 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 14 kilometres per hour, edging closer to Hong Kong.

The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal is in force.

Place : Yuen Long, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Equipment: Canon 850IS

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Tai Lam Tunnel Interchange

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Hong Kong : 17 June, 2008 - Weather Forecast Issued at 21:45 HKT

Heavy Rain

An active trough of low pressure is bringing thundery showers to the south China coastal areas. Up to 7 p.m., more than 50 millimetres of rainfall were generally recorded over the territory, whereas more than 100 millimetres of rainfall were recorded over Hong Kong Island and the eastern part of the New Territories.

Location : Tai Lam Tunnel Interchange, Yuen Long, New Territories


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Altocumulus Mackerel Sky over Hong Kong

Altocumulus Mackerel Sky over Hong Kong (魚鱗天 / 鯖魚花紋的天空)
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Date: 28 Sept., 2007 06:35:34
Equipment: Canon 850IS
Place: Yuen Long, New Territories

A mackerel sky is an indicator of moisture (the cloud) and instability (the cumulus form) at intermediate levels (2400-6100 m, 8000-20,000 ft). If the lower atmosphere is stable and no moist air moves in, the weather will most likely remain dry. However, moisture at lower levels combined with surface temperature instability can lead to rainshowers or thunderstorms should the rising moist air reach this layer

Used Tyres

Used Tyres (廢輪呔)
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Equipment: Canon 30D
Place: Yuen Long, New Territories

Double Rainbow

Double Rainbow (雙重彩虹) at Yuen Long
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Place: Yuen Long, New Territories, Kowloon
Equipment: Canon 30D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, B+W CPL

First time to see a double rainbow. Take a full view.


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A double rainbow which includes a second, fainter arc with colours in the opposite order, that is, with violet on the outside and red on the inside.

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Rainbow Over the Clouds at Yuen Long
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Date: 25 June, 2007 06:12 am HKG+8
Place: Yuen Long, New Territories, Kowloon
Equipment: Canon 30D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, B+W CPL

First time to see a rainbow over the clouds. Take a closer look.


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Moon over Yuen Long

Date: 31 May, 2007
Place: Yuen Long, New Territories
Equipment: Canon 30D, Canon EF70-200/2.8L IS USM w/ 1.4 X extender

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Yuen Long Afterglow

Date: 27 May, 2007
Place: Yuen Long, New Territories
Equipment: Canon 30D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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Lion Dancer

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Event: Kam Tin Hung Shing Festival (錦田洪聖寶誕)
Date: 4 March, 2007

The lion costume may be operated by pair of dancers. The single dancer springs about while energetically moving and shaking the head and operating the jaws and eyes.

The lion moves from place to place he looks for some green vegetables such as lettuce which are hung above the doors of houses or businesses. Hidden in the leaves is a red packet of money. The lion eats the lettuce and red packet. He then scatters lettuce leaves to symbolize a fresh start for the new year and the spreading of good luck.

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