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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.

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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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    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. :-)

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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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    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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    Mimi La Souris
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i don't know why but i found this one really peacefull

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    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.

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

    My Star Wars nerd a$$ thought it's the Rebel Alliance symbol at first

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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    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.

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