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Writer, photographer, designer, author of Exploring Hong Kong's New Territories. https://hongkongpics.com/exploring-hong-kongs-new-territories https://themangoroad.com/

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One of the more bizarre sculptures I’ve ever encountered is a 2.5 metre statue of an oyster that stands proudly on the waterfront at Lau Fau Shan.
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#travel #hongkong #travelphotography

03.03.2026 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Gunung Sindoro, Central Java, Indonesia

Gunung Sindoro, Central Java, Indonesia

So I set off up the slopes of Gunung Sindoro before first light, wondering if I could get to the top before the clouds rolled in.
#travel #travelphotography #indonesia
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19.02.2026 07:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
On the Waterfront - The Mango Road On the Waterfront. A walk on Hong Kong’s newly completed 13 kilometre promenade along the its north Shore from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan

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#travel #hongkong

21.01.2026 05:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Most often called the Ruin of St Paul's, it is actually called Mater Dei. St Paul's was the name of the college of which it was a part. It was built between 1602 and 1640, and destroyed by fire in 1835.
#travel #travelphotography #macau

04.01.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cotai photo essay: a guide for a fun afternoon with a camera A quick Cotai guide through photos with tips for exposure and set-up by David Sutton, and more from Smart Travel Asia.

Some images of mine have just been published on Smart Travel Asia
www.smarttravelasia.com/Special/Cota...

#travel #photography #travelphotography

25.07.2025 06:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hiking glaciers alone is not something sensible people should do. Ah, but I was young and foolish then. This is SnΓ¦fellsjokul in Iceland circa 1985. At the time I thought this was the top. Google has since persuaded me that it wasn’t.

Hiking glaciers alone is not something sensible people should do. Ah, but I was young and foolish then. This is SnΓ¦fellsjokul in Iceland circa 1985. At the time I thought this was the top. Google has since persuaded me that it wasn’t.

Hiking glaciers alone is not something sensible people should do. Ah, but I was young and foolish then. This is SnΓ¦fellsjokul in Iceland circa 1985. At the time I thought this was the top. Google has since persuaded me that it wasn’t.
#iceland #travel #photography #travelphotography

12.05.2025 05:21 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Great Egret with lunch, South Lantau, Hong Kong

Great Egret with lunch, South Lantau, Hong Kong

Great Egret with lunch, South Lantau, Hong Kong

#birds #wildlife #photography #hongkong

10.05.2025 04:25 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is the complete destination 🀣

09.05.2025 05:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I camped all over Iceland for a month back in my youth. Not sure how my old bones would react to that nowadays but I'd give it a couple of nights, for sure

08.05.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Macau also has 400 years of Portuguese colonial history and great food. It's a fascinating place and just a 30-40 minutes by bus to Hong Kong.

08.05.2025 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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08.05.2025 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely, Venice too. That's just across the road from London and concealed by Paris. Hollywood is right behind me 🀣🀣. An interesting side note is that gambling revenues in Macau are now almost double those in Las Vegas.

08.05.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks GabrieleπŸ™

07.05.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cotai strip, Macau

Cotai strip, Macau

Cotai strip, Macau
#travel #photography #travelphotography #macau

07.05.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
The Tan Tan, or Big Buddha, at the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, Hong Kong

The Tan Tan, or Big Buddha, at the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, Hong Kong

The Tan Tan, or Big Buddha, at the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, Hong Kong
#travel #photography #travelphotography #hongkong

07.05.2025 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ™thanks, Lester

05.05.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't know what Teleguard messenger is. I'm on Instagram @davidsutton_sparkoflight and themangoroad.com but that looks better on your computer than it does on your phone. I also have Facebook but my social media activity is sporadic.

04.05.2025 06:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can see the same things in Macau without getting shot. It also has 400 years of history and Portuguese egg tarts, which Vegas doesn't have.

04.05.2025 05:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, it is owned by Stanley Ho's Sociedade de Turismo e DiversΓ΅es de Macau, who also own 18 other casinos in Macau. For years Ho had a monopoly on gaming in Macau but when his license expired in 2001 the government invited other operators. Revenues in Macau are now almost double that of Las Vegas

04.05.2025 05:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Grand Lisboa, hotel and casino, Macau

Grand Lisboa, hotel and casino, Macau

Grand Lisboa, hotel and casino, Macau
#travel #photography #travelphotography #macau

04.05.2025 05:17 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
The lobby of The Parisian, a hotel and casino in Macau

The lobby of The Parisian, a hotel and casino in Macau

The lobby of The Parisian, a hotel and casino in Macau
#travel #photography #travelphototography #macau

01.05.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A chedi at Wat Ka Nun sits on a limestone cliff as evening falls over the little town of Thong Pa Pum, Thailand.

A chedi at Wat Ka Nun sits on a limestone cliff as evening falls over the little town of Thong Pa Pum, Thailand.

A chedi at Wat Ka Nun sits on a limestone cliff as evening falls over the little town of Thong Pa Pum, Thailand.
#travel #photography #travelphotography #thailand #temple #nightphoto #night

25.04.2025 02:35 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
St Anthony's Church, Macau. The first church on this site was built in 1560 marking the site where the Jesuits established their HQ. The present structure dates only as far back as 1930.

St Anthony's Church, Macau. The first church on this site was built in 1560 marking the site where the Jesuits established their HQ. The present structure dates only as far back as 1930.

St Anthony's Church, Macau. The first church on this site was built in 1560 marking the site where the Jesuits established their HQ. The present structure dates only as far back as 1930.
#travel #photography #travelphotography #macau #church #interior

23.04.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't know I've never been there.

19.04.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lobby of The Venetian, a casino and hotel in Macau

Lobby of The Venetian, a casino and hotel in Macau

Lobby of The Venetian, a casino and hotel in #Macau.
#travel #photography #travelphotography

19.04.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The church built in 1622 by the crew of the Portuguese ship SΓ£o Bartholomeu who, after escaping from Dutch pursuers, vowed to build a #church to commemorate the Virgin Mary if they made it back to #Macau

The church built in 1622 by the crew of the Portuguese ship SΓ£o Bartholomeu who, after escaping from Dutch pursuers, vowed to build a #church to commemorate the Virgin Mary if they made it back to #Macau

Chapel of Our Lady of Penha.
The church built in 1622 by the crew of the Portuguese ship SΓ£o Bartholomeu who, after escaping from Dutch pursuers, vowed to build a #church to commemorate the Virgin Mary if they made it back to #Macau
#travel #photography #travelphotography

16.04.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
I met up with ace photo-journalist and old friend Chris Stowers for coffee a few days ago. He was in Hong Kong to promote the second volume of his memoirs, Shoot, Ask ... and Run.

Needless to say, I made sure he left with a copy of my book.

I met up with ace photo-journalist and old friend Chris Stowers for coffee a few days ago. He was in Hong Kong to promote the second volume of his memoirs, Shoot, Ask ... and Run. Needless to say, I made sure he left with a copy of my book.

I met up with ace photo-journalist and old friend Chris Stowers for coffee a few days ago. He was in Hong Kong to promote the second volume of his memoirs, Shoot, Ask ... and Run.

Needless to say, I made sure he left with a copy of my book.
#travel #photography #travelphotography #books βœˆοΈπŸ—ΊοΈ

11.04.2025 05:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dawn at Borobudur in Central Java, Indonesia. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world.  The ever grumpy volcano, Gunung Merapi, rumbles in the distance.

Dawn at Borobudur in Central Java, Indonesia. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. The ever grumpy volcano, Gunung Merapi, rumbles in the distance.

#Dawn at Borobudur in Central Java, Indonesia. #Borobudur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. The ever grumpy volcano, Gunung Merapi, rumbles in the distance.
#travel, #photography #travelphotography #indonesia βœˆοΈπŸ—ΊοΈ

11.04.2025 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The front door of a beautifully restored Peranakan style house in George Town, Penang.

The front door of a beautifully restored Peranakan style house in George Town, Penang.

The front door of a beautifully restored Peranakan style house in George Town, Penang.
#travel, #photography #travelphotography #malaysia βœˆοΈπŸ—ΊοΈ

08.04.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On the Trail of Two Monasteries On the Trail of Two Monasteries. Cheung Shan Monastery and Wan Chuen Sin Koon, both in a remote part of Hong Kong's northern New Territories

The ancient and the modern - Cheung Shan Monastery and Wan Chuen Sin Koon #travel #photography #travelphotography #hongkong βœˆοΈπŸ—ΊοΈ
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07.04.2025 02:41 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0