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Kirby Ma

Kirby Ma

FOUNTAIN PEN SURGEON

During the pandemic, a fountain pen repairman, with a surgical mask on, looked like a surgeon, still dedicatedly working at his small humble stall in an empty street. As time passes, technology has evolved. Keyboards and mice currently dominate. He could save fountain pens, but not their heritage.

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World Photo Annual

2024

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Portrait

Non Professional

Nominee

People

Non Professional

FOUNTAIN PEN SURGEON

During the pandemic, a fountain pen repairman, with a surgical mask on, looked like a surgeon, still dedicatedly working at his small humble stall in an empty street. As time passes, technology has evolved. Keyboards and mice currently dominate. He could save fountain pens, but not their heritage.

About Artist

Kirby Ma

Kirby Ma is an award-winning passionate Chinese Canadian photographer based in Hong Kong, practicing street photography, portraits, landscape, cityscape, nature, and snap. With the work nature of previous career engagements in corporate business development, he stationed and traveled to different countries, namely North Korea, Egypt, the Philippines, Brazil, the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc., he developed a deep interest in its local culture and lifestyles. From a casual photography hobbyist, he becomes a passionate photographer. His vision is to share the joy of photography, bring more happiness, and inspire people through photographs taken from a positive perspective. ~ ~ AWARDS ~ ~ Year 2024 BIFA: 2 Bronze and 9 Honorable Mentions; PX3: 1 Bronze and 11 Honorable Mentions; TIFA: 1 Bronze and 10 Honorable Mentions; reFocus Awards: 16 Nominations; IPA: 3 Honorable Mentions; MonoVision: 1 Honorable Mention. Year 2023 BIFA: 1 Bronze and 2 Honorable Mentions; PX3: 1 Honorable Mention; IPA: 1 Honorable Mention.

Kirby Ma

Photographic Areas of Focus

Architecture, Landscapes, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street, Travel

Location

Hong Kong

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