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Edas Wong is a street photographer known for capturing spontaneous and funny moments in everyday life (mostly in Hong Kong). Instead of planning his photos, he relies on his instinct and the luck of the moment.

Walking through the busy streets of Hong Kong, Wong finds surprising and captivating scenes that turn ordinary life into extraordinary art. His photos often show perfect timing and amusing coincidences. Learning from a diverse group of photographers and using his trusty Leica Q3 camera, Wong skillfully handles the challenges of photographing strangers while staying aware of the background too.

More info: Instagram | Facebook | flickr.com

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Given the chance, Bored Panda spoke to Edas. When discussing the challenges and ethics of street photography, Wong shared a memorable experience: "Sometimes bravery is needed. I remember once, after I took a photo in the subway, two guys approached me, pushed me to the wall, and asked me to delete the photo because they were in the frame. In the end, I deleted the photograph."

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    Bruce Wollen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's sitting in a yard. I can tell because it has three feet.

    Lori
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was a comment that I read, scrolled on, then it hit me. Lol. Had to come back to upvote.

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    Nina Soltwedel
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And, by golly, each foot is a foot long!

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    Explaining how he views street photography, Wong said, "I treat street photography as mindfulness. When I enter the 'concentration mode' for street photography, I am fully being 'here and now'. It makes me relaxed and happy."

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    Glitcher
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fashion shows are getting ridiculous lol

    James Mullin
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sandals do NOT go with his dress!

    Ashlie Dearest
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this some sort of new trend, I don't know about? lol

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    Sawdust
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took a while to realize this isn't a guy getting a haircut. :-)

    Nina Soltwedel
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Instructions for removing a head: #1 Firmly grasp a clump of hair. #2 Swing cleaver smartly through neck. #3 Display trophy.

    Nikki Gross
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, I'm looking at the green shirt guy and WTH is happening with his neck?

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    When it came to addressing the fear often associated with street photography, the photographer noted, "There are many types of fear in the whole creation, e.g. fear of no result, fear of repetition, fear of not-understanding. To create completely new stuff, we have to overcome all the stupid fears that we create ourselves. At the same time, I enjoy this process, i.e. fear, overcoming fear, and outcome."

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    Cynthia Seyler
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom told him not to swallow those watermelon seeds.

    Cat_Whisperer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s one heck of a bush he’s got there.

    Wong elaborated on where he finds inspiration for his work: "Inspiration does not come from thinking or drugs. It comes from concentrated observation. When the mind is empty and highly concentrated, creativity will then boom. Therefore, continuous creation is possible if the focus is on observation during photography. Every time, when a new inspiration comes up, no matter if it is a fun idea or not, I feel grateful."

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    J3S1
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not really sure what I'm looking at that is supposed to be funny. But it is a pretty picture

    Valentina
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooh, its a whitehaired person. Took a while

    Edas also shared his thoughts on the unpredictability of capturing the perfect shot: "Capturing a good street photo is very complicated. You need creative ideas and coincidental moments... The answer is that it is NOT impossible to ever happen and completely depends on luck!"

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    Ashley Elmore Drew
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the grass and tree shadow. This one is interesting.

    Rick Rose
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interestingly, the grass may grow to look like the leaves on the shadows specifically because the tree shadow is there. The shade might make it cool enough for grass to grow where it might not otherwise be. More than just coincidence.

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    Comedy Clumbers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An introvert desperately trying not to commit murder x3. Not because of morality, but because it would just make the day THAT MUCH longer.

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    Max McMahon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now would be a good time to stop reading this...

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    JM
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand this one - can another panda help me, please?

    Cynthia Seyler
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The red triangle is cleverly pointing to the red light.

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    route246
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the red triangle is a sticker on the window. it indicates that the window is breakable and can be used as an entry point for the fire brigade in the event of emergency. from the photographer’s point of view, they sort of line up and look like the triangle is pointing at the red light like a cursor.

    Glitcher
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a traffic light in front of a building, what's the illusion supposed to be?

    S
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a heartbeat monitor and or a radio with frequency and or a board of musical sound equipment .

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    Max McMahon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    STOP READING NOW! ALL THE REST ARE TERRIBLE!!! YOU'RE WELCOME

    Tani B
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I should've listened to you☹️ The rest were trash 🗑️, to say the least.

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    Valdemar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flower petal hats without the cap portion so the black hair looks like the center of the flower, this works only with black hair as the flower is a species of daisy.

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    Sammi Graham
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see a face on the wall. The wire lines it out at the angle they took this.

    Stephanie Goadsby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see the face encircled by the wire, but I guess I'm the only one who sees that it has a gun, and that there is possibly a second face in the paint. I think I may be broken.

    Jack Burton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am i blind or dumb ? Looks like a really normal picture

    Comedy Clumbers
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could absolutely be wrong, I think it's the "face" created by the cable on the far right side. As to your visual or mental capacities I'm afraid I am far under-qualified to diagnose. 🤟

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    Jill
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This building has had enough of cr@ppy lists! ;)

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    Comedy Clumbers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *looks in basket* Sorry, I don't seem to have any appropriate comments with me today.

    Ozymandias73
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard of putting one's head in their a$$, but this....this is something totally different!

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    Nikki Gross
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know the saying about "things growing legs and walking off" but I never thought I would actually see it happen.

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    Jack Burton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cool shirt but ? that's all ?

    Somebodys grandmother
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The animals without tails? The humans with???

    Stephanie Goadsby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it doesn't count if it's on purpose.

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    WJW _
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the hook to hang it on by the store is still on...?

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    Dick ****
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    entirely unworthy waste of time

    Jill
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean most of the items in this list or what's written on the hat? ;)

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    Adnew
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literal translation: west mouth west face. Not sure what it means.

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    Lin-Tes Liao (LeoLiao)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are Cantonese describe someone's attitude with zombie mouth zombie face, which means terrible.