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Ngar Shun Victor Wong hong kong
Photo © Ngar Shun Victor Wong
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Wong-Victor-Post Eruption Era
Life was miserable, supplies were transported from time to time by motorbikes. No matter how difficult the conditions here, the resilient villagers remain attached to this land they call home, determined to rebuild the infrastructure they once knew.
Driven by a desire to tell compelling narratives through visuals, I am expanding into project oriented photography, exploring themes that resonate on both personal and universal levels.
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entry description
The eruption of Mount Semeru in East Java began on December 4, 2021, damaging at least 5000 homes. The villages of the Malang District were destroyed by hot ash and lava. People who survived the tragedy tried to rebuild their home within the shattered bricks.Life was miserable, supplies were transported from time to time by motorbikes. No matter how difficult the conditions here, the resilient villagers remain attached to this land they call home, determined to rebuild the infrastructure they once knew.
about the photographer
I am a practising ENT surgeon in Hong Kong. Since 2017, I have embraced photography as a creative outlet, capturing the intriguing beauty of nature and the rich tapestry of human stories.Driven by a desire to tell compelling narratives through visuals, I am expanding into project oriented photography, exploring themes that resonate on both personal and universal levels.
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