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Our photographers have thrown themselves into the thick of protests, given us the bigger picture and seen the Hong Kong community come together with hope. Their photos capture excitement and action, but also stillness in this busy city.
Here are their favourite moments caught on camera.
Our finest photos: South China Morning Post photographers pick their best shots
Standard Working Hours Committee, Sheung Wan, 2016

Police clash with unionists as chaos erupts during protest over standard working hours
Anti-World Trade Organisation riot, Wan Chai, 2005

‘The Siege of Wan Chai’: How a WTO protest descended into a riot
Tiananmen Square anniversary vigil, Victoria Park, 2014

Shandong province, Zibo city pollution, 2013

Toll of cancer misery rises in Shandong’s petrochemical villages
Hung Hom building collapse, 2010

Diving into Beijing Olympic Games, 2008

Tiananmen Square pollution, 2013

Shark fin drying in Western District, 2013

Lamma ferry collision, 2012

National Day celebration ends in tragedy as 38 die in Hong Kong ferry disaster
70th anniversary of the end of the Second world war, Beijing, 2015

Awe and peace: As world witnesses massive display of military power in Beijing, Xi Jinping vows to cut 300,000 troops and peaceful intent
Occupy Central ends, Admiralty, 2014

Following Occupy Central Movement


Our finest photos, part 3: Post photographers pick their best shots

A sunset reflection from the top of ICC building makes the tallest building in Hong Kong look like a flaming matchstick, as Hong Kong’s smog and pollution clears away in the November winter period. Photo: Robert Ng

Firefighters continue the search through debris for survivor following the collapse of a six-storey Chinese tenement "tong lau" at 45 Ma Tau Wai Road in Hung Hom on Friday afternoon, January 29th, 2010. The building collapsed in Hong Kong's old district. 29JAN10

Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia of China compete in the women's synchronised 3m springboard diving final at the National Aquatics Center during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. 10Aug08

Standard Working Hours employees concern groups petition to Standard Working Hours Committee (SWHC) Chairman Dr Leong Che-hung(in the car) as his leaves. 29MAR16 SCMP/ Nora Tam

A worker drying the shark fins outside a seafood store at Western District. 04JAN13

Local police was trying to extinguish fire ignited by a protester on Lockhart Road. South Korean anti-globalization demonstrators clash with riot police during a demonstration against the sixth World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Hong Kong. 17 December 2005

Military medical soldiers are pictured at the military parade for the Commemorations of the 70th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. 03SEP15 === Photo by Simon Song ===

Yang Hongtao, 64, has lung cancer, lies in bed at home, in Jinling township, Zibo city, Shandong province, on Mar. 28, 2013. This town is heavily polluted. 28MAR13 Photo by Simon Song

Rescue operation is underway at the waters off Lamma Island after a collision accident occur on Monday night between a ferry of HK Electric, which is submerged at sea, and another one from Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry. 02OCT12

A kid joins thousands of citizens in attending the candlelight vigil commemorating the 25th anniversary of June 4th Tiananmen Crackdown at Victoria Park, Causeway Bay. 04JUN14

Police removed barricades and tore down tents at protest site in Admiralty. 11DEC14

A huge TV screen shows white cranes flying in a blue sky, at Tiananmen Square in Beijing's continuous smog day on Thursday Jan. 31, 2013. Slight snow started to fall in early afternoon and wind is expected to come tonight to blow away the pollutants. 31JAN13 == Photo by Simon Song ==

Our finest photos: South China Morning Post photographers pick their best shots

Kowloon Peak, 2014. “One of my favourite spots – Kowloon Peak. We went up there and it was looking pretty bad, everywhere was covered in cloud. Then suddenly, for about 10 seconds, the sun broke through,” said SCMP photographer Antony Dickson. Photo: Antony Dickson

Anna Lam Chui-ting writes down her blessing during Little People of Hong Kong makes '2.28 International Rare Disease Day 2015' at The university of Hong Kong. 28FEB15

Masked rioters in Mong Kok during clash over illegal food stalls during the three-day Chinese New Year holiday. 09FEB16 SCMP/ Edward Wong

***This photo titled "Private funeral" is Winner of the photographic section (News) at Hong Kong News Awards 2009*** ***This photo wins a 1st Runner-up in General News at Focus at the Frontline 2009*** Mourners at the funeral of Sun Yee On red-pole fighter Lee Tai-lung, nicknamed "Thai Lung", today, August 20th, 2009, at Universal Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom. Thai Lung, who was ambushed in a predawn attack on August 4 after parking his Mercedes-Benz at the five-star Kowloon Shangri-La hotel. 20AUG09

Wong Hung-kuen (Front), Owner of Chi Kee Wood Factory, working in his factory at Ma Tso Lung Road, Kwu Tung, Sheung Shui. 09SEP15

Cup final 2013-14 All Hong Kong Inter-School Rugby Sevens Competition: A & B grade girls' final - Chan Shu Kui Memorial School (Blue in colour) vs Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School (Yellow in Colour) . Chan Shu Kui Memorial School (Blue in colour) win the match. 24MAY14

Hundreds streamed into the PLA's Stonecutters Island base yesterday for its 23rd open day. PLA soldiers showcased its military prowess through various demonstrations and performances, with the crowd looking on eagerly. Stonecutter Island. 28APR12

Li Chun-li perform pole dancing during Hong Kong China Pole Dancing Championship 2011 at Cellar Grappa's basement in Central. 16JUN11

Tina Hua, poses for a photograph at Fringe Club in Central. 16MAR15 [2015 LEAD FEATURE 1 48HRS] SCMP / Bruce Yan

Leung Lee-cheong, licensed ivory craftsman, works at his studio, Fo Tan. 17JUL14 SCMP / Bruce Yan

Thousands of Indonesians attend an event at the Victoria Park in Causeway Bay that marked the end of Ramadan. 18JUL15

A passenger walks past a gate at Hong Kong International Airport. Edward Snowden, a former contractor for the U.S. National Security Agency, charged by the United States with espionage, was allowed to leave Hong Kong on Sunday, his final destination as yet unknown, because a U.S. request to have him arrested did not comply with the law, the Hong Kong government said. 23JUN13

Kelly Li, a violoncellist, poses for a photograph at a beach in Ma On Shan. 20SEP14 Photo by Bruce Yan

The police fire tear gas to protesters at Harcourt Road in Admiralty after "Occupy Central" was officially launched in the early morning today. 28SEP14

Image of Fabric vendor Chan Yu-tung at Yen Chow Street Hawker Bazaar in Sham Shui Po. 24NOV15 [2015 FEATURES] [08DECEMBER2015 FEATURES LIFE]

HKU Councillor Arthur Li Kwok-cheung surrounded by students. Dozens of students have stormed into the conference room, the meeting venue of the council of University of Hong Kong in Pok Fu Lam, demanding it handle the appointment of a pro-Vice-Chancellor immediately. 28JUL15

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Our finest photos, part 2: SCMP photographers pick their best shots

<p>In the second in our series of the best pictures from our archives, we bring pictures chosen by five more of our photographers</p>

Swimmers are seen at Deep Water Bay where there was reports of shark discovery. 03JUL12

A Korean protester braving the pepper spray and high-pressure water hose attack during a clash with riot police in Hung Hing Road, Wan Chai. Scores of protesters were engaged in a bitter clash with riot police in Hong Kong on Saturday as they repeatedly tried to reach a meeting of world trade ministers. Protesters stormed heavily-fortified police lines, breaking through the front ranks as riot police used pepper spray, batons and fire hoses to try to beat them back. 17 December 2005

Performers from Hong Kong Disneyland dress up as ghostly characters to highlight the "Haunted Halloween" event at the park in celebration of upcoming halloween. Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau. 14OCT08

--COVER POTENTIAL-- Portrait of Richard Leakey at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central. Richard Erskine Frere Leakey (born 19 December 1944) is a Kenyan politician, paleoanthropologist and conservationist. He is second of the three sons of the archaeologists Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey, and is the younger half-brother of Colin Leakey. 04FEB15 [01MARCH2015 FEATURE POST MAGAZINE]

Villagers Leung Kwok-wah confronts with the Police Tactical Unit at the Tai Tong Lychee Valley Company at Yuen Long on 12 Dec 95. Agriculture and Fisheries officers, some with chainsaws, arrived there at 9 am after an order requesting the trees be removed by December 8 was ignored. The department said the fruit trees encroached on seven hectares of the Tai Lam Country Park. More than 60 police were deployed, including the PTU. They supported about 100 other officers, mostly from the Agriculture and Fisheries Department.

Falun Gong followers protest outside Central Government Office.

International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon emerges from cloud after heavy rain. 03APR14

Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships 2008 at Stanley. 08 JUNE 2008

Cecil Chao Sze-tsung, chairman of developer Cheuk Nang Holdings and father of Gigi Chao, poses for a photo at his home at Pok Fu Lam. 16OCT12

China hurdler Liu Xiang competes in the Men's 110m hurdles final in Hong Kong 2009 the East Asian Game at the Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. 11DEC09

Lam Wai-kau, who's a cleaning worker, poses for photographers at his home in Ap Liu Street, Sham Shui Po. 01MAY12

Various rubbish collecting vessels in the harbour. Pictured is cleaner Fook Puk-kei. 27 May 2006

CONVICTED DRUG ADDICT TSE LUEN-LAM, SITS AT THE WINDOW OF HIS CAGE HOME IN HENNESSY ROAD, WAN CHAI BEFORE THREATENING POLICE WITH A KNIFE, AND JUMPING 10 FLOORS TO HIS DEATH. HE THREATENED TO EXPLODE THE LPG CANISTER AND KILL HIMSELF AND THREE OTHER CO-TENANTS HE HAD TAKEN HOSTAGE. 25 AUG 98

***FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY*** This picture shows an topless audience runs into field during the 2015 Rugby Sevens tournament in Hong Kong. 28MAR15

Fish await their fates at a seafood restaurant in Sai Kung as bystanders await their plates. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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SCMP presents the latest in a series, showcasing the favourites from our photographic team over the years


Our finest photos, part 3: Post photographers pick their best shots

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Anti-World Trade Organisation riot, Wan Chai, 2005

SCMP presents the latest in a series, showcasing the favourites from our photographic team over the years

Standard Working Hours Committee, Sheung Wan, 2016