La Vache! Neon Cow Sign

The featured image was captured in front of La Vache! restaurant on Peel Street in Central. By MTR: - Close MTR station: Sheung Wan (Island Line) - Take exit "A2" - Head north on Hiller Street - Turn left at Bonham Strand until you reach the Wellington building, go past the road in front of the building to Aberdeen Road - Turn left to Hollywood Road - Turn right to Peel Street Address: La Vache, 48 Peel St, Central, Hong Kong

All months of the year are suitable to photograph the illuminated cow.

Visit after dinner hours (9-10pm) when the neon cow sign is illuminated but with less people walking about.

If you’re photographing a model at night consider having them wear bright colors.

By using a wide-angle lens (19mm) you’ll be able to frame the neon cow and a fair amount of Peel Street. That said, you can take a perfectly great shot with a less wide of a lens (24mm).

Take multiple photos as you determine the optimal settings that create the desired contrasts between the red illumination from the neon sign and blueish hues coming from the street lights.

Enjoy dinner at La Vache or 65 Peel bar-restaurant for some great microbrews.