年逾八旬的攝影師劉冠騰拍攝香港超過60年，繼2022年推出攝影集《老香港》後，續集也於今年初出版，並於本周末舉辦同名攝影展《老香港2》，展出近20幅人手沖曬的銀鹽相片。

鋸木工人、賣報紙的小女孩，街頭挑夫、三輪車伕、看公仔書的孩童、街頭牙醫、雨中途人、中環上班族等，劉冠騰的鏡頭記錄1960及1970年代人們簡樸的生活風貌，可見昔日港人刻苦耐勞的精神面貌，同時見證著香港過去半世紀的轉變。

從事電機行業的劉冠騰，1960年代參加工會開辦的攝影課程，自此與攝影結緣大半世紀。1970年代，他開始熱衷於參與各項比賽及活動，不僅在各種攝影比賽中屢獲殊榮，先後考獲香港攝影學會高級會士、香港中華攝影學會高級會士等名銜。即使退休後，他仍受邀參加各種攝影學會活動，以及為攝影比賽擔任評委，促進攝影界的交流及傳承。

紀實攝影的魅力

1950及1960年代的香港流行沙龍攝影，相比起湖光山色或唯美光影，劉冠騰更喜歡紀實攝影，出生於普通家庭的他，喜歡穿梭在街頭巷尾，平實地記錄當時的街頭景象，以及草根階層的民生百態。他鍾愛變化不斷的街頭，在他看來，街頭攝影的魅力在於捕捉「可一不可再的景物」，按下快門的瞬間，同時捕捉轉眼即逝的情境。

回想當年，家中的細小廚房就是他的黑房，昏暗的光線見證著一幅幅照片慢慢浮現眼前，那種滿足縈繞在他腦海，成為持續拍攝的動力。在數碼時代的當下，他仍喜歡銀鹽相片，在獨特的質感中重現當年的畫面。展覽現場除了出售劉冠騰攝影集《老香港2》，也有十多位中外攝影師的舊香港攝影集。

劉冠騰《老香港2》銀鹽相片展
日期：2025年3月1日至16日
時間：3-6pm（每天）
地址：銅鑼灣告士打道223號海聯大廈9樓A室 Eastpro Gallery

劉冠騰講座，可透過鏈結報名
3月9日3-4pm 及 3月15日3-4pm

Lau Koon-Tan  

‘Old Hong Kong – The Way We Were 2’ 

Silver Gelatin Prints Exhibition

‘I hope this exhibition will lead you to know Hong Kong’s past, walk into the world of my memories together, and feel the emotions of the past together.’ —— Lau Koon-Tan.

Following the success of his first photo book, Old Hong Kong – The Way We Were, in 2023, photographer Lau Koon-Tan recently published his sequel. It will accompany an exhibition titled Old Hong Kong – The Way We Were 2, which displays nearly 20 hand-made silver Gelatin prints.

Lau Koon-Tan has been photographed in our city for over 60 years. In the 1960s, amid economic hardship and political instability in Hong Kong, a young man emerged as a photographer dedicated to capturing the essence of his city.  

From Street dentist and tricycle driver to newspaper hawker and coolie, Lau’s photographs vividly depicted the various aspects of life, reflecting the circumstances of that era, documenting the diverse facets of society through his camera lens, and offering future generations a glimpse into the lives of those who came before them.

These pictures showcase his exceptional skills and serve as a precious testament to Hong Kong’s history. Now, in his advanced years, Lau remains actively engaged in promoting photography. He serves as a judge for competitions and offers free photography lectures and talks, encouraging more people to embrace this artistic form.

Lau Koon-Tan won numerous competitions of the Chinese Photographic Association of Hong Kong and the Photographic Society of Hong Kong in the 1960s and 1970s. He was also an honorary member and judge of many photographic societies. 

Notably, the Hong Kong Museum of History has permanently collected many of Lau’s works, acknowledging his contributions and the significance of his role in the photography community. In this small yet vibrant city, Lau’s story and artistry have undoubtedly left an everlasting mark on the history of photography.

Old Hong Kong – The Way We Were 2

Date: March 1-16, 2025

Time: 3-6pm (Daily)

Venue: EastPro Gallery, 9A, Hyde Centre, 

223 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay.

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