"Learning is a long-term investment which increases production
Leaning is not restrictive, you can acquire knowledge whenever and wherever you want in solitude
With my hope that all people on earth can become lovers of books and scholars
With my wishes and encouragement for Form 7 graduates
Mr. Leung Ching"
It's an English translation of what Mr. Leung wrote to us in 2003 for the graduation booklet. I've dug it out from my files of papers that I have kept for so many years since I've left SSGC. Sometimes, I do think about the wonderful times in high school ... the teachers who really care about students, their humourous moments, the chats with classmates. It is youth that is most beautiful and innocent!
I am actually very disappointed by the way that learning is conducted in Hong Kong from kindergarten right to university. Perhaps, we should learn how Finland succeeded in teaching their youngsters (there's a recent book on its education system written in Chinese on how students' abilities are discovered and empowered). The Government lacks the conviction to transform the roots of the education system, I simply do not understand how it can enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness in its full potential if it is still reluctant to change. No one is bold enough to walk an extra mile. The Government just ensures themselves from being scolded.
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Quoting from Cartier-Bresson:
'For me the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity, the master of the instant which, in visual terms, questions and decides simultaneously. In order to "give a meaning" to the world, one has to feel involved in what one frames through the viewfinder. This attitude requires concentration, discipline of mind, sensitivity, and a sense of geometry. It is by economy of means that one arrives at simplicity of expression. To take a photograph is to hold one's breath when all faculties converge in a face of fleeing reality. It is at that moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.'
'For me the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity, the master of the instant which, in visual terms, questions and decides simultaneously. In order to "give a meaning" to the world, one has to feel involved in what one frames through the viewfinder. This attitude requires concentration, discipline of mind, sensitivity, and a sense of geometry. It is by economy of means that one arrives at simplicity of expression. To take a photograph is to hold one's breath when all faculties converge in a face of fleeing reality. It is at that moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.'
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What is 'Natalie in June'?
'Natalie in June' is a site dedicated as my photo journal, putting together selections of images. My interest in capturing images began in high school when I did video recording and until I bought my first Canon A70 when I entered university, I made use of my father's Nikon film camera at times. I am now using Canon 350D to capture my images. The subject matters span through the artificial cityscape and the natural landscape. I also enjoy documenting how city changes or impacts lives.
Why did I name it 'June'? My birthday is in June and it is always significant. It also reminds me how time passes by and that I have grown to understand, observe and experience things around me. As my photos narrates what I perceive, 'June' will mean giving life to thoughts.
Why did I name it 'June'? My birthday is in June and it is always significant. It also reminds me how time passes by and that I have grown to understand, observe and experience things around me. As my photos narrates what I perceive, 'June' will mean giving life to thoughts.
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