He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far
author:The Secrets of Photography
"Long Time No See" 1963 He Fan
This ancient photograph, which appears in an exhibition at Sotheby's, captures a time of great economic and social change in Hong Kong.
"On the Stage of Life" 1954 He Fan
At the Hong Kong exhibition, a new book about Ho Fan's work and life was also exhibited, entitled "Ho Fan: Portrait of Hong Kong"
Approaching Light and Shadow, 1954, He Fan
Despite the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, many of Ho Fan's photographs reflect images of tranquility and peace. I particularly like this photo and have used it to make avatars before.
Night in Aberdeen, 1958 Ho Fan
Afternoon Chat, 1959, He Fan
Lines and Forms, 1959 He Fan
Ho is known for his innovative use of light, shadow and geometry.
"The Night Rushes By" 1955 He Fan
In Hong Kong's Western District, workers push tricycles home.
"Send Tofu" 1961 He Fan
A young man carrying a plate of tofu walks through the streets of Hong Kong.
Pattern, 1956, He Fan
Ho Fan's use of composition and styling has completely changed the style of street photography.
Dawn of Causeway Bay, 1948 Ho Fan
Ho Fan captures the dawn in Causeway Bay, in the south of Hong Kong Island.
Midnight in Hong Kong, 1958, Ho Fan
The new retrospective features more than 30 photographs, most of which were taken by the photographer in his 20s.
In Daddy's Arms, 1966 He Fan
Photographer He Fan captured the photos, so that some people called him "the Henry Cartier-Bresson of the East".