By Rori-TAI Williams
Originally the site of fishing villages, Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong, located at the mouth of the Pearl River. Administratively, most of Lantau Island is part of the Islands District of Hong Kong. A small northeastern portion of the island is located in the Tsuen Wan District. This district is just a few miles from the Tuen Mun District, cite of the Gold Cost Residencies and home away from home for many SCAD Hong Kong exchange students.
Lantau Island Collection: Dolphin Boat
(L) European tourists hold the line as they rush to enter the boat first and create memories. (R) A photographer’s nostalgic moment.
Location: Dolphin Ferry Boat Dock on the west side of Tai O fishing village
Occasion: 20-minute session of Photographing dolphins
Price: $20HK = $2.56USD
Lantau Island Collection: Pipe Man
This pipe craftsman and vendor gestured wildly, demanding to have his picture taken while stuffing tobacco into the end of his pipe.
Lantau Island Collection: Recycling
Even in the most modest environments this concept is naturally adapted. Conservation is high and waste is minimal.
Lantau Island Collection: Yawning Child in Mother’s Lap
This image was taken while sitting on the second to last row of a bus destined for Tai O fishing village. Initially this little boy was sitting very still with his eyes closed as if he were sleep. Then suddenly his body jerked and he accidentally punched his mom in the face while stretching in this exaggerated yawn.
Location: Outside of the Lantau Island MTR station next to the bus terminal
Occasion: Ride on bus 11 to Tai O fishing village
Price: $8HK = $1.02USD
