Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Pillars view of Hong Kong Skyline

I took the image from Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, facing north toward the Victoria Harbour and the skyline and mountains of Hong Kong. Once you get to the park, make your way to the Sun Yat Sen Statue in the large circular area. Go past the statue until you you reach the waterfront area where you'll see the large stone columns. By MRT Island Line: - Closest Station: Sai Ying Pun (Exit A2) - Head east on Des Voeux Rd W toward Tsz Mi Alley, then take the crosswalk - Turn left onto Wilmer St - Turn left on Eastern St - Then, make a sharp left on Connaught Rd W - Once you get to the park, make your way to the Sun Yat Sen Statue in the large circular area - Go past the statue until you you reach the waterfront area where you'll see the large stone columns

You can find similar conditions any month of the year, but I recommend going from October to April since these months have the best weather.

The Hong Kong skyline is visible throughout most of the day at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park. I think that late-afternoon and sunset are the best times to go, as the sunset will be prominent from the riverside. If the weather is cloudy, use this to your advantage and incorporate the clouds, blue sky and foggy skyline in your shot. These elements alongside the Victoria Harbour will complement each other in terms of a balance between urban landscape and nature.

Try using a wide angle lens (I used a 35mm), so you can frame the height of the pillars as well as the cityscape in the background.

Position your model in the center of your image to give the photo a symmetrical feel.

The use of leading lines towards the center of the walls helps draw the eye and focuses the attention towards the center of your image, emphasizing the model.

If you're going to stay after sundown, bring a tripod. When the city lights come on you can take some beautiful long exposure shots.

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park is near the Hong Kong Ferry Terminal, where you can walk along the riverside to get a better view of the skyline across Victoria Harbour.