# Time-Lapse Urban Photography Thomas Birke Hong Kong Photoshoot Captures the City's Vibrancy By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-birke-hong-kong References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/neon-hong-kong-15-photos) & [birke.net](http://www.birke.net/hongkong.html) Those who remember Thomas Birke's [Tokyo photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) will be glad to see his latest images of Hong Kong. Staying true to his style, Birke captures the livelihood of the city at night and it's truly beautiful how his pictures depict the [energy of the city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) as cars whiz by. Some of the [neon-lit images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1) even show empty streets, which is especially amazing see considering how busy Hong Kong usually is. See the gallery above for more images of the Thomas Birke Hong Kong photo set. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cityscape Photography:** Businesses in the photography industry should invest in new technologies and equipment to capture stunning images of urban landscapes. - **Nighttime Imagery:** Industries such as tourism and real estate could benefit from incorporating nighttime photography into their marketing materials to showcase cityscapes in a unique and captivating way. - **Aerial Photography:** Companies in the drone industry should focus on developing drones with high-quality cameras to capture aerial images of cities at night. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photography businesses should focus on providing services that meet the demands for cityscape photography. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry should integrate nighttime photography into marketing efforts to showcase the beauty and vibrancy of popular tourist destinations. - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies should incorporate nighttime photography to showcase the views from their high-rise properties and captivate prospective buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Harmonious Cityscape Monorails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hk-monorail-concept.md) - [Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/of-course-hong-kong.md) - [Charitable Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kongmorning.md) - [Green Tourism-Focused Video Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-tourism-board.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [City-Themed Luxury Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-city.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Airport-Based Retro Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twilight-of-the-warriors-walled-in.md)