World of color - Ocean Park, Hong Kong

During my taking the photos in the aquariums, I noticed a no. of people carrying some very expensive DSLR cameras such as Canon 5D, 1D or Nikon D300 or D3...etc. with a very refined lens. The most interesting part is that they use the built-in flash to take objects behind the glass. Even at the Panda house, they still did so, disregarding the entrance rules that flashes would scare our most precious animals. In situation like that, suggest to use a higher ISO (especially those professional DSLRs have very good ISO control to 1,600 with very minimal noise) to 800 to 1,600 and a larger aperture over F.2, or ISO400 for some prosumers cameras.

These last 2 photos show the Ocean Train connecting the main entrance area and the hillside attractions in just 1 minute ride instead of the 10 minute cable car ride. Good for those who have high altitude phobia.

Rotating view to the south HK

You will see some construction sites which are the future hotels of Ocean Park. A very perceptive planning.

Fish, Fish, Fish - Ocean Park Hong Kong

My LA friend told me Ocean Park Hong Kong is now ranked as no. 2 on the rarity of various animals and I was told it's now within the top 5 around the World in general. My overall impression of Ocean Park. They have a very good management. The staff are very polite and smart too. They charge HK$250 with a cash $50 as a total rebate - no need to spend $100 and get $10 back. Just use the $50 as a cash for shopping and eating inside the Park. That means it's $200 net. This is a very good marketing strategy as you would feel comfortable to spend more money. Then they earn back more thant the $50 rebate. The other theme park in HK really look into it rather than just increasing their entrance fee, now close to HK$500.

Panda, Ocean Park, Hong Kong

1/2. Big ballon at the Entrance of Ocean Park.

3. Took an angle for this panda like it's playing the big ballon. 4. another shot to capture panda with the cable car behind.

5. want a hug? 6. The Si Chuan 8 degree quake did make our cute panda so frightened.

7. As you can see, they grabbed so tight during the quake. Note the trees almost shaken down. 8. See how scared of Mr. Panda.

9/10/11. Enjoying the lunch.

Roller Coaster, Ocean Park

When I was in my 20's, I wanted to try this roller coaster. However, don't know why I haven't been able to fulfill my want. Now I don't have the feeling for it. So grab the chance of when you think you are able to do something. Anyway, I tried the Six Flag Magic Mountain in California in 1994 to make that up then.

Ocean Park, Hong Kong

If there is no competition, there won't be a self-improvement. Because of Disneyland HK, Ocean Park has then strengthened itself and with the recent years of improvement, it has become one of the top 10 theme park in the World. So we can always tell from history, too much ego will definitely mean the beginning of failure.