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‘I waited half an hour for one of Hong Kong’s iconic red taxis to pass by’: William Shum’s best phone picture
The contrast between the dense, layered building and the clean lines of the cab make for a winning image
TL;DR
- Yau Ma Tei is described as an older, characterful Hong Kong district full of local life and authentic sights.
- The photograph highlights the contrast between a simple red taxi and a dense residential building with repeating windows and air-conditioning units.
- The image brings together the city's compact residential architecture and its iconic red taxis.
- William Shum won a 2025 Mobile Photography award for his Hong Kong shots.
- He waited for half an hour on the opposite side of the road, using burst mode on his iPhone 13 Pro Max, to capture the taxi in the precise central position needed for balance.