Young Hong Kong Photographer Captures Blue Tears and Wins Awards

Father and son duo become guardians for the 'Galaxy' with camera and lenses

Hongkonger Javan Lie Ching Him first became interested in photography at 11. Following his father’s footsteps, Lie, now 14, continues recording the Hong Kong night skies with his backpack full of heavy photographic equipment. Courtesy of Billy Lie

Beginning his journey as a photography hobbyist At the age of 11, Hong Kong teenager Javan Lie has followed his father’s footsteps for the past three years to document the mysterious night sky and galaxy with a backpack full of heavy photographic gear.

Hong Kong, a sleepless city, shines more bright lights than the stars in the sky. To capture the night of the galaxy, one has to travel far and wide to the deserted, waiting for the night to fall.