Stunning aerial photos of Hong Kong taken from a drone
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"What I like most about working with drones is we can see things we normally don't have access to," photographer Andy Yeung tells CNN. Click on to see how the Hong Konger has managed to capture the familiar in an original light. Happy Valley — "What I like most about working with drones is we can see things we normally don't have access to," photographer Andy Yeung tells CNN. Click on to see how the Hong Konger has managed to capture the familiar in an original light. Andy Yeung Photography Order, chaos or both? Yeung's images explore the architectural character of Hong Kong from an aerial view. Sham Shui Po — Order, chaos or both? Yeung's images explore the architectural character of Hong Kong from an aerial view. Andy Yeung Photography "I've seen a lot of amazing fog-themed photographs taken in the daytime during the fog season," Yeung says. "I thought it would be interesting to capture Hong Kong in the thick mist at nighttime." Victoria Harbor — "I've seen a lot of amazing fog-themed photographs taken in the daytime during the fog season," Yeung says. "I thought it would be interesting to capture Hong Kong in the thick mist at nighttime." Andy Yeung Photography Hong Kong becomes a beautiful blend of the natural and artificial as the lights from coastal skyscrapers illuminate a blanket of fog. Victoria Harbor, blanketed and lit — Hong Kong becomes a beautiful blend of the natural and artificial as the lights from coastal skyscrapers illuminate a blanket of fog. Andy Yeung Photography "Even though Hong Kong is such a small place, geographically speaking, you can keep interacting with it without feeling bored," Yeung says. Sheung Wan — "Even though Hong Kong is such a small place, geographically speaking, you can keep interacting with it without feeling bored," Yeung says. Andy Yeung Photogaphy Yeung says the use of light and timing are the most important methods in photography. Urban fog — Yeung says the use of light and timing are the most important methods in photography. Andy Yeung Photography The right timing and angle can even lend magic to a building with an unimaginative name. "China Hong Kong City" — The right timing and angle can even lend magic to a building with an unimaginative name. Andy Yeung Photography "Most of my photographs of Hong Kong were captured during the blue hour, which is the period of twilight at dawn each morning and dusk each evening," says Yeung. Sheung Wan — "Most of my photographs of Hong Kong were captured during the blue hour, which is the period of twilight at dawn each morning and dusk each evening," says Yeung. Andy Yeung Photography Hong Kong as you've never seen before Prev Next Hong Kong CNN  — 

Many tourists, photographers and even residents have fallen in love with Hong Kong’s endless energy and tangle.

The stacks and layers of Lego-like buildings, which gave rise to the now-hackneyed term “residensity,” are a popular subject for Instagram pros and amateurs alike.

The problem is, it’s a challenge to come up with unique, breathtaking views of an almost over-photographed city.

Which is why we were blown away when we first laid eyes on the work of photographer Andy Yeung.

“Hong Kong is like a person who never lacks inner resources,” says the born-and-raised Hong Konger, adding that he likes to cull insights and inspiration from the familiar.

His intimacy with the city means his ideas for original shots are inexhaustible – and it comes through in his photos.

“Even though Hong Kong is such a small place, geographically speaking, you can keep interacting with it without feeling bored,” Yeung says.

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Here come the drones Yeung's personal favorite is his series called "Compact City," taken in Quarry Bay. Yeung's personal favorite is his series called "Compact City," taken in Quarry Bay. Andy Yeung Photography

Drones helped him achieve just that in his “urban jungle” series, featured in the gallery above.

Captured with a DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone, Yeung says this aerial perspective could show us something we already know about but rarely get to see.

“I usually take off on the mountain peak to avoid electromagnetic interference,” Yeung says.

His pro tips? It’s all about timing.

“Most of my photographs of Hong Kong were captured during the blue hour, which is the period of twilight at dawn each morning and dusk each evening,” Yeung tells CNN.

“That’s when the sun is at a significant distance below the horizon and the residual, indirect sunlight takes on a predominantly blue hue.

“Since that’s when lights from the buildings in Hong Kong will be turned on, it’s ideal for cityscape photography.”

Visit Andy Yeung’s website for more of his work.

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