Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.

Date | 1960s |
people | Dou Kuan |
others | Unconscious expression |
Poem | 深宵驚魘恐遭殃 悚懼惶惶兆不祥 正氣凜然邪遠逝 消除惡夢現朝陽 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Poem | 深宵驚魘恐遭殃 悚懼惶惶兆不祥 正氣凜然邪遠逝 消除惡夢現朝陽 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Poem | 深宵驚魘恐遭殃 悚懼惶惶兆不祥 正氣凜然邪遠逝 消除惡夢現朝陽 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Poem | 深宵驚魘恐遭殃 悚懼惶惶兆不祥 正氣凜然邪遠逝 消除惡夢現朝陽 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
Sponsors | Unconscious expression |
People | Dou Kuan |
Poem | 深宵驚魘恐遭殃 悚懼惶惶兆不祥 正氣凜然邪遠逝 消除惡夢現朝陽 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Poem | 深宵驚魘恐遭殃 悚懼惶惶兆不祥 正氣凜然邪遠逝 消除惡夢現朝陽 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Poem | 深宵驚魘恐遭殃 悚懼惶惶兆不祥 正氣凜然邪遠逝 消除惡夢現朝陽 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date of Death | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Poem | 深宵驚魘恐遭殃 悚懼惶惶兆不祥 正氣凜然邪遠逝 消除惡夢現朝陽 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
Material Type | Image |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Poem | 深宵驚魘恐遭殃 悚懼惶惶兆不祥 正氣凜然邪遠逝 消除惡夢現朝陽 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
Woken up by a nightmare
Portraiture of Dou Kuan, a former movie star. Ho Sau had little interest in portraiture. He once joined his friends' photo shooting activity but did not intend to take photos. However, he was able to capture the model’s natural expression by chance when she was resting. In the photo Dou Kuan's hair was ruflled by the electric fan; Ho Sau was inspired and used a smaller aperture to create better sharpness and cropped the picture upon enlargement. The low-key background created a sense of mystery and sadness; Ho Sau related it to a young girl awaking from nightmare, her terror showing from her eyes, hair and sweat. The photo was awarded the 5-star gold award by an US photo magazine and the British Ilford International Salon Award.
Date | 1960s |
People | Dou Kuan |
Others | Unconscious expression |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life |
Source | Courtesy of Ho Sau; Also published in 何綬著:《何綬詩情影集》香港:攝影畫報有限公司,1995年,頁110。 |
Repository | Ho Sau |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Ho Sau |
Accession No. | ho0_013 |
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