Beginning his journey as a photography hobbyist At the age of 11, Hong Kong teenager Javan Lie has followed his father’s footsteps for the past three years to document the mysterious night sky and galaxy with a backpack full of heavy photographic gear.
Hong Kong, a sleepless city, shines more bright lights than the stars in the sky. To capture the night of the galaxy, one has to travel far and wide to the deserted, waiting for the night to fall.
Javan recently celebrated his 14th birthday. He has spent the past three years following his dad, Billy Lie, traveling all over Hong Kong in his spare time. He enjoys appreciating the beauty of Hong Kong from different perspectives. (Courtesy of Billy Lie)
A passionate photographer will never complain about the distance they have to go to snap the perfect moment. Although he is only 14, Javan is one of the talented youngsters who travel in the sweltering summer braving insects and mosquito bites without fuss….