As protests continue to rage and grow in Hong Kong, images of massive crowds demanding free and open elections are everywhere.
But it's easy to forget that those crowds are made up of individuals, each with their own opinions, passions, and reasons for being there.
Reuters photographer Bobby Yip decided to find more about the people who make up these gigantic demonstrations. What he found was a cross section of modern Hong Kong, individuals who are different on paper but share in common goals.
(All captions by Bobby Yip/REUTERS)
Benny Tai, 50, one of the founders of the "Occupy Central" civil disobedience movement, poses during a rally in Hong Kong September 26, 2014. Tai said, "I hope more people will join and hope it will be peaceful." China rules Hong Kong under a "one country, two systems" formula that accords the territory limited democracy.
Auyeung Tung, 36, an artist, also poses for a photograph prior to the main protests. Auyeung said, "Lives of the grassroots will be improved when there is true democracy."
Genie Mak, 19 (L), and Kitz Yu, 21, both university students, are seen here. Mak said, "If I don't come out today I may feel regret."
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