Hong Kong | Walking on the set of Blade Runner

20/02/2011 //

Last week I was in Hong Kong on a business trip, and although most of my time was spent at airport, hotel, office and restaurants, I did manage to walk through this amazing city a few evenings with my Nikon.

I’ve been in Hong Kong a few times and I find it a stunning city. What I love most about this city is the ‘Blade Runner‘ feeling this city breathes. It is clear that Ridley Scott was inspired by Hong Kong while making his masterpiece.

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Christel says:

20/02/2011 at 12:41 pm

Wow! beautiful pictures, dude

:)

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- thomasmarzano says:
  
  20/02/2011 at 12:58 pm
  
  Thank you Christel! That city is so interesting… the camera loves HK!
  
  :)
  
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Kazue Shima says:

20/02/2011 at 1:21 pm

Nice picture!! I’ve been to Hong Kong once, about 10 years ago.
I was fascinated by this crazy city, and I’d like to visit someday..
Food, town, atmosphere…everything is lovely.
But unfortunately, I have no skill of camera….

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- thomasmarzano says:
  
  20/02/2011 at 1:29 pm
  
  Thanks for commenting Kazue!
  Yes its an unbelievable city with so many things to experience. It really have an amazing vibe and definitely too many things to photograph.
  And I am sure you would also take lovely pics of HK
  
  :)
  
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Alex Filatov says:

20/02/2011 at 2:15 pm

It’s such a bustling metropolis, reminds me of my own NYC. Fantastic night shots, well done.

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- thomasmarzano says:
  
  20/02/2011 at 2:20 pm
  
  Thanks Alex!
  Indeed it does have some parallels with NY… always a lot of energy in the City!
  Thanks for commenting.
  ciao
  Thomas
  
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ssecretgarden says:

20/02/2011 at 2:42 pm

Wow~~!! Realism, that’s still alive. That’s better. ^^

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Migue says:

20/02/2011 at 3:45 pm

Amazing photos!! congrats!!

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- thomasmarzano says:
  
  20/02/2011 at 4:05 pm
  
  Thanks so much Migue!
  
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Cheerful Madness!! says:

20/02/2011 at 4:20 pm

Fascinating and beautiful night shots.

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- thomasmarzano says:
  
  20/02/2011 at 4:23 pm
  
  Thanks you! glad you liked them
  :)
  
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Mauricio Urrea says:

22/02/2011 at 11:46 am

Cool!!
Loking forward for more.
Adieu.

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Vijay says:

27/02/2011 at 5:16 pm

Great pictures Thomas!

Blade Runner indeed…unfortunately I have never been to Hong Kong, but judging by what I have heard and looking at the pics it is a trip I need to plan soon!

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- thomasmarzano says:
  
  27/02/2011 at 6:14 pm
  
  Thanks VJ! Absolutely a place u have to visit!
  And if u do let me know, will point u towards the right places
  
  :)
  
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Mongkok is the Set of Blade Runner | The Hong Kong Travel Blog says:

16/04/2011 at 1:15 pm

[...] was reading Walking on the Set of Blade Runner and it reminded me very much of being in Hong Kong’s streets. Weaving through pedestrians on [...]

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Elaine Thatcher says:

02/05/2011 at 4:48 pm

Stunning photos. I love Hong Kong and the way that you can walk around the city and barely ever go down to street level. Very Bladerunner!

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- thomasmarzano says:
  
  03/05/2011 at 12:23 am
  
  Thanks so much for stepping by Elaine! Indeed HK is quite amazing that way… love cities that trigger yr imagination and inspire. Love your blog too btw!! will be checking it our in depth soon!
  
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Nora Boekelman says:

04/07/2011 at 11:51 am

Just looking at your shots ~ I’m homesick!!

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Jhunnelle says:

04/07/2011 at 11:53 am

great photos, I’ve been there so many times, we had our wedding there, we’re staying in mainland just two hours travel via train

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