Queens Road East Yellow Crosswalk

This photo of the yellow-striped crosswalk was taken from a pedestrian walkway over Queen's Rd E, which connects the Hopewell Centre to the QRE Plaza. To access the footbridge, walk up the stairs located at the southern corner of Queens Rd E and Spring Garden Lane — the walkway is directly to the right. Walk halfway across the footbridge, and look down over the west side of the railing to get this view of the crosswalk below. By the MTR: - Closest station: MTR Wan Chai Station (Island Line) - Exit the station on Johnston Rd and head west - Turn left on Spring Garden Rd - Walk past Queens Rd E and walk up the stairs to the Hopewell Centre's second level on the right

All months of the year are suitable to photograph the yellow crosswalk over Queens Road East. Look out for a day when it's sunny, which will make the yellow lines in the crosswalk pop!

For similar lighting conditions, I recommend visiting the Queens Road East crosswalk during the day. In the morning, there will likely be less crowds, as well as beautiful ambient light that will last until the late afternoon.

As this is a busy cross walk with vehicles, please be mindful of safety and always have your subject look both ways before crossing the street.

Try playing with different focal points. I used a mobile phone, but a zoom lens will give you the most flexibility when experimenting with your composition.

Be patient — you never know when a perfectly timed passersby will create a serendipitous moment. If you want to plan ahead, then make sure to bring a model wearing yellow and wait until the crosswalk is clear to have them cross into your frame.

This area is filled with amazing culinary offerings, including trendy restaurants and hipster coffee shops. For dizzying views, head on up to The Grand Buffet, the circular, rotating restaurant on the Hopewell Centre's 62nd floor. You'll be able to see an incredible vista of Hong Kong and Kowloon, day or night.