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Hong Kong through Tommy Fung‘s eyes is much more fun and exciting than to the typical observer. He masterfully plays with buildings, people, transport and nature in a surrealistic way that reimagines the Asian city as a creation of his imagination.

Upon return to his native Hong Kong, this Venezuela-raised graphic designer and photographer noticed that people seem oddly unhappy and anxious, so he decided to inject a little bit of light humor into the complex and dynamic life of Hong Kong and present it from another perspective. Fung, who goes by the nickname SurrealHK on social media, tells jokes with his whimsical images and often appears as a subject in his own work. He also uses his artwork and influence on Instagram to draw attention to environmental problems, such as marine pollution, social issues and critique local politics. But foremost, he helps the world to discover the beauty and diversity of Hong Kong while encouraging locals to reinvent things that they’ve already become desensitized to.

Once he develops an idea in his mind, he photographs and edits the bend-minding images himself. Each image is composed of two or three pieces and takes at least six hours to edit.

Scroll through his gallery to get a fresh and playful perspective on Hong Kong.

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#1

Don't You Dare Leave Without Paying

Don't You Dare Leave Without Paying

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fancykatt
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yaaaaas ya know, he was the true hero of captain marvel

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    How The Average Waiting Time For Public Housing In Hong Kong Really Looks Like

    How The Average Waiting Time For Public Housing In Hong Kong Really Looks Like

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    That Uncomfortable Moment When A Stranger Sits Next To You When There Are Plenty Seats

    That Uncomfortable Moment When A Stranger Sits Next To You When There Are Plenty Seats

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    #5

    This Year The Fire Dragon Dance Is More Intense Than Ever!

    This Year The Fire Dragon Dance Is More Intense Than Ever!

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    #6

    No Matter How Colorful They Are, After Subdivided Flats Into Rooms, They Are Just Tiny Dark Cubicles That People Call Home

    No Matter How Colorful They Are, After Subdivided Flats Into Rooms, They Are Just Tiny Dark Cubicles That People Call Home

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    #7

    What A Windy Day!

    What A Windy Day!

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    Wil Vanderheijden
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Comments get hidden when downvotes push them below the -5 mark. You get downvotes if your comment is rude or offensive to the pandas or if pandas don't agree with you.

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    Cheryl Wilcox
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    6 years ago (edited)

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    I think the photo has been altered. These are all sort of surreal. I was responding to someone who was criticizing the photo for not being realistic! Sorry I offended folks. I wasn't being sarcastic, I was trying to point out the title to another person. I think it's mean you gave me downvotes.

    Hello please don't judge
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    of course, it is altered that is the point of the post! this is the title 'Artist Reinvents Hong Kong Through His 50 Surreal Photo Manipulations'

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    安娜貝拉李
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    6 years ago

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    How are there people still living in there? I would be out and in a different city!

    Nosfentor
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are lots of people living there, idiot. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean anyone cares what you think.

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    #8

    Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree True Identity

    Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree True Identity

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    SykesDaMan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gonna say it: "Shenron and either Goku/Krilin"! :)

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    #9

    She Gets So Into In Her Painting... Literally!

    She Gets So Into In Her Painting... Literally!

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    Adria Thelen
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    whoagh! pun intended (Odd1sout fans u should understand) i didnt get it until i scrolloed all the way down. i was at halfway

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    #10

    I Said Let's Go To Eat At ICC, Not Eat ICC!

    I Said Let's Go To Eat At ICC, Not Eat ICC!

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    Daria B
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suspect there might be an actual pun in this caption. If someone here speaks one of the Chinese languages, I would appreciate your feedback.

    Dream Wolf
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know, I can't find a pun! Perhaps you'll need an even better chinese speaker to help you? Maybe cantonese since it is spoken a lot in Hong Kong. I mean in chinese it's "我說讓我們去環球貿易廣場吃飯,不吃環球貿易廣場!"

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    Vertical City

    Vertical City

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    Hello please don't judge
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    anyone imagining how fun that would be if you added water and turned it into a slide or is that just me?

    Ged Maybury
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh very clever - Look at the name on the building upper right side!

    #12

    The Best Seats To Watch The Lunar New Year Fireworks Display

    The Best Seats To Watch The Lunar New Year Fireworks Display

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    #13

    It Is Said That The Bigger The Golden Pig, The Greater The Fortune Will Bring. Who Wants It?

    It Is Said That The Bigger The Golden Pig, The Greater The Fortune Will Bring. Who Wants It?

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    Adria Thelen
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    obviously no one they are all walking away

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    #14

    Take A Closer Look Of Victoria Harbour On Hong Kong Observation Wheel

    Take A Closer Look Of Victoria Harbour On Hong Kong Observation Wheel

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    Bettina Jansen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if the cabins were made for it, that would be an awesome ride !

    #15

    That Would Be Me If I Was The Pilot

    That Would Be Me If I Was The Pilot

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    Aleksandra
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those holes are made so dragons can fly from the mountains to the ocean :)

    #16

    Christmas Is Coming For You

    Christmas Is Coming For You

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    Ged Maybury
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Enough for everyone! Start nibbling!!

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    #17

    Beware Of Who You Are Kissing This Halloween!

    Beware Of Who You Are Kissing This Halloween!

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    #18

    This New Mural Is Simply Irresistible

    This New Mural Is Simply Irresistible

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    #19

    Land Reclamation? Let's Build A Spaceship And Live In The Space Like Macross (Robotech)

    Land Reclamation? Let's Build A Spaceship And Live In The Space Like Macross (Robotech)

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    Jonathan Reiter
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks just TOTALLY AWESOME! Gotta Do It!

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    #21

    What Everyone Would Like To Do When Stuck In Traffic Jam

    What Everyone Would Like To Do When Stuck In Traffic Jam

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    Magik cofee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mom? can you pick me up im on top of the car. No im not liying

    Ged Maybury
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is an extraordinarily good bit of 'shopping. Great concept!!

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    #22

    To Be Part Of The Fire Dragon Dance, You Must Be Fireproof! 

    To Be Part Of The Fire Dragon Dance, You Must Be Fireproof! 

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    #23

    The New Triple-Decker Bus Is Now On Service! Do You Dare?

    The New Triple-Decker Bus Is Now On Service! Do You Dare?

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    Mikaela Stewart
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna be on the top xD... I'm gonna be watching the top get sliced off by bridges

    #24

    The Super Typhoon Mangkhut Is Gone, So Are 15000 Trees (At Least)

    The Super Typhoon Mangkhut Is Gone, So Are 15000 Trees (At Least)

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    Ged Maybury
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Goodbye, trees, and thanks for all the Oxygen. (Quick! plant more!!)

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    #25

    Let's Build A Bright Future Together

    Let's Build A Bright Future Together

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    Hello please don't judge
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we might have to do that soon if we continue at this rate! The governments need to start listening and looking our world is going to trash and there is no planet b ! But beautiful photo!!!

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    #26

    The Ferry Ride Has Never Been That Exciting

    The Ferry Ride Has Never Been That Exciting

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    TheKnightOwl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't remember the ferry's being this exciting! XD

    Adria Thelen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the sureal is in the background

    #27

    The Biggest Bloody Moon Ever!

    The Biggest Bloody Moon Ever!

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    #28

    This Must Be The Fastest Taxi In The Town

    This Must Be The Fastest Taxi In The Town

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    Lucinda Overhoussen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given Hong Kong's traffic... Not sure this will he'll get you there faster

    Magik cofee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how they hide their name in the photos

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    Winter Is Here!

    Winter Is Here!

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    Let's Put A Smile On That Traffic

    Let's Put A Smile On That Traffic

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    Hello please don't judge
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know I have already said it and I am sorry but alas I must. YIKES!

    #31

    Tomorrow morning I Just Want An Egg Tart For Breakfast

    Tomorrow morning I Just Want An Egg Tart For Breakfast

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    TheKnightOwl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mum ate an egg tart in HK thinking it was a lemon tart. I've never forgotten the horrified look on her face, I thought she had just been grabbed under the table or something!

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    This Is What Happen When You Want A Cute And Cool Motorcycle

    This Is What Happen When You Want A Cute And Cool Motorcycle

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    I'm Not Sure If My Heart Can Handle It

    I'm Not Sure If My Heart Can Handle It

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    Magik cofee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if there are no ups and downs in your life youre dead so GET THE FRIG ON AND STOP BEING A WUSS

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    #34

    Merry Christmas Ho Ho Hoo

    Merry Christmas Ho Ho Hoo

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    Hello please don't judge
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mine mine mine mine mine mine mine mine (insert image of Nemo's gulls but people)

    TheKnightOwl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is photoshopped...the MTR is never that empty. :P

    Magik cofee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    then their glued to the floor :( :(

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    #35

    Neon Signs Are Disappearing One By One In Hong Kong... Will We See Them In The Future?

    Neon Signs Are Disappearing One By One In Hong Kong... Will We See Them In The Future?

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    This Cargo Ship Is Not Only Delivering Containers...

    This Cargo Ship Is Not Only Delivering Containers...

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    Let's Add A Little Drama To The Ferry Ride Across Victoria Harbour!

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    The Arrival... Of Summer

    The Arrival... Of Summer

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    #39

    Is It Air Pollution Or Just Hungry Ghost Festival?

    Is It Air Pollution Or Just Hungry Ghost Festival?

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    Am I Living In A Dream? Well, There's Only One Way To Find Out

    Am I Living In A Dream? Well, There's Only One Way To Find Out

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    Even Spider-Man Is Helping Before The Imminent arrival Of The Super Typhoon

    Even Spider-Man Is Helping Before The Imminent arrival Of The Super Typhoon

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    Waiting For The Bus At Night During Hungry Ghost Festival

    Waiting For The Bus At Night During Hungry Ghost Festival

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    #43

    Incredible! What A Way To Get Stuck In Traffic!

    Incredible! What A Way To Get Stuck In Traffic!

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    #44

    What I Learned From Blade Runner Is... Don't Invest In The Tire Business

    What I Learned From Blade Runner Is... Don't Invest In The Tire Business

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    Isn't It The Cutest Tram Ever?

    Isn't It The Cutest Tram Ever?

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    #46

    The Coolest Ferry Ride Ever!

    The Coolest Ferry Ride Ever!

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    Nobody
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since when was there snow and ice in Hong Kong?

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    #47

    If Hk Has Shortage Of Land Then Why The Government Is Deliberately Underestimating The Development Potential Of Brownfield Sites?

    If Hk Has Shortage Of Land Then Why The Government Is Deliberately Underestimating The Development Potential Of Brownfield Sites?

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    #48

    Bargain At Mongkok's Ladies Market Is... Infinity War!

    Bargain At Mongkok's Ladies Market Is... Infinity War!

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    It Really Doesn't Matter If You Ride It With Empty Stomach Or Not  空唔空肚玩最後都一樣 . #rollercoaster #creativecloud_reimagine #loop

    It Really Doesn't Matter If You Ride It With Empty Stomach Or Not 
空唔空肚玩最後都一樣
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#rollercoaster #creativecloud_reimagine #loop

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually took a ride like that in Lotte World in Seoul. Not for me. And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor... Shall be lifted—nevermore!

    Emilycookie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i went on one of those once. ONCE. NEVER AGAIN. IT WAS TRAUMATIZING.

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    The New 9 Seats Taxi Is Available Now

    The New 9 Seats Taxi Is Available Now

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    Mikaela Stewart
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    isn't that basically a compact/tiny bus..?

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