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The Blue Moment: capturing the transition from day to night in Hong Kong's industrial heart

The juxtaposition between the industrial heart of Hong Kong, and the backdrop of the entrance to the South China Sea, makes these photographs by French artist Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze truly stunning.

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All images courtesy of Blue Lotus Gallery

All images courtesy of Blue Lotus Gallery

As part of his first solo exhibition at the Blue Lotus Gallery in Chai Wan, Jacquet-Lagrèze presents The Blue Moment. Shot on warm summer evenings, just before the day is ending, the sky remains bright but the city starts to light up ready for darkness to descend.

There's something beautiful about architectural photography, and this particular series adds extra interest in the contrast between the bustling city and the calm waters beyond.

The exhibition starts on 7 May, and will showcase 15 pieces from this series, alongside key pieces from Vertical Horizon.

"The spectacular cityscapes echo the unique character of the exhibition space itself, which has a stunning view looking out over industrial buildings dotted in front of the entrance to the South China Sea."

Since 2013, Jacquet-Lagrèze's work has been exhibited in Hong Kong, Singapore, China and the Netherlands. His photography has also been featured in publications on an international scale, with titles that include: The Guardian, National Geographic, Huffington Post, CNN, Wall Street Journal, El Pais, Le Figaro Magazine, Die Welt and Apple Daily. For more information, visit rjl-art.com.

Image credit: Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze

Tall residential tower block with illuminated windows beside dense green forest during twilight in Hong Kong
Dense green forested hillside in the foreground contrasts with densely packed high-rise buildings illuminated in golden light during Hong Kong's blue hour at dusk
Dense Hong Kong cityscape at dusk with illuminated residential and commercial buildings under a twilight blue sky
Rows of illuminated apartment buildings at dusk overlooking calm blue waters and mountains in Hong Kong's industrial harbour at the Blue Moment
Densely packed Hong Kong cityscape at dusk with illuminated high-rise buildings in shades of blue and gold transitioning to evening light
Dense Hong Kong cityscape at dusk with illuminated streets and towering buildings in shades of blue and amber during the blue hour transition from day to night
Dense cluster of illuminated buildings in Hong Kong's industrial district during blue hour, with warm and cool-toned lights reflecting off the urban landscape at dusk
Dense Hong Kong cityscape lit by golden streetlights during twilight, with Victoria Harbour and mountains visible beyond the towering skyscrapers
Densely packed residential and commercial buildings in Hong Kong's industrial district illuminated during the blue moment at dusk, with taller skyscrapers visible in the background
Densely packed high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong at dusk with illuminated windows glowing against the blue twilight sky, water visible between buildings in the distance
Tall blue-lit residential towers flanking a dense green forested valley at twilight in Hong Kong
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