location-photo
camera
len
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/400 sec
Aperture
f/2.5
Focal Length
50mm
ISO
400

Former Legislative Council Building Façade

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@irwinsychan
Allow your creative juices to flow along this preserved Victorian Colonial style building with beautiful columns and arches. Grab a friend and strike a pose!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Normal lens (50mm)
  • Model
  • Bright colored attire

How to get there

N22° 16' 51.5676"E114° 09' 36.5868"
The featured image was taken on the west side of the Former Legislative Council Building. You can find its beautiful arches all along the building’s perimeter. By MTR: - Closest MTR Station: Central (Island Line & Tsuen Wan Line) - Take Exit “H” - Head East on Charter Rd Address: Former Legislative Council Building, 8 Jackson Rd, Central, Hong Kong

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Mid-day, Late afternoon
All months of the year are suitable to photograph along the Former Legislative Council Building.
By visiting in the morning you’ll be able to enjoy the soft light hitting the west side of the building. It’s also likely to be less crowded at that time.

Field tips

I was able to frame the column and arches with my 50mm portrait lens — a wide-angle isn’t necessary.
If you’re photographing a model it’s best if they wear a bright color that contrasts with the grey walls.
Have fun with your model! If you’re capturing them in motion it’s best to take continuous shots and select your favorite later.
There are several perspectives to shoot the walkway arches. Experiment and find your optimal view!

Current weather

Central
Rain, Partially cloudy
60o
F
Thu
65o
61o
Fri
68o
64o
Sat
66o
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Sun
64o
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Mon
60o
54o

Blue Hour

22:40
60o
Rain, Partially cloudy

Sunrise

23:03
60o
Rain, Partially cloudy

Golden Hour

09:40
60o
Rain, Partially cloudy

Sunset

10:12
60o
Rain, Partially cloudy

Do nearby

Enjoy Central — Hong Kong’s business district that will dwarf you with its skyscrapers. There are also several restaurants and great shops in the area.

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