Hanoi viewed through Leica M

[kiemchacsu]

57. This one was taken in HCM city, the economical center of Vietnam. Though, it would depict similar situations of traffic in both biggest cities in Vietnam.

Crossing the traffic light by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

 

[fireblade]

Excellent thread, beautiful images of a wonderful culture.

 

[kiemchacsu]

58. Again, another photo not taken in Hanoi

This was taken in an old apartment in Vinh, built circa 70-80 era of 20 Century.
During the Vietnam civil war, Vinh was heavily destroyed by American air-force. After 1974, the city has been rebuilt following in Soviet Union and DDR models.

Vinh, Vietnam 2014 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

Excellent thread, beautiful images of a wonderful culture.

Thanks!

 

[kiemchacsu]

59. Bitexco Financial Tower 68 Landmark, HCMC
More information here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitexco_Financial_Tower
Bitexco Financial Tower 68 Landmark by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

 

[kiemchacsu]

After school hour series

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After school hour 1 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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After school hour 2 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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After school hour 3 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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After school hour 4 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

 

[Sparrow]

... love No60

 

[kiemchacsu]

64. Another one from recent HCMC trip. In Vietnam, people still prefer traditional market than super market. Government has tried to transform traditional markets into a shopping malls and many of them are failed projects. Not to against the convenience of supermarket but I think one of the interesting things of going out to by stuffs on streets is the communications between human beings.

'1409 Fruit seller by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

... love No60

appreciated!

 

[twopointeight]

I still plan to be in Hanoi in November for 3 weeks. I'll be in touch.

 

[tuanvinh2000]

Upload some recently, taken from the spring time:

Rainy day by tuanvinh2000, on Flickr

Sidewalk tea by tuanvinh2000, on Flickr

 

[kiemchacsu]

@tuanvinh2000: keep photos coming. In the photo of old woman, I wonder if could have shifted a little bit to the right.

@folks: May I introduce another thread about Saigon, excellent photos from a young Saigonese:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122280

 

[darya151]

#58 composition, beautiful black and white! I always look forward to your posts!
Darya

 

[tuanvinh2000]

yes a few more seconds to compose better is what i should have done. will do in my next year trip back home. will try to go home more often these coming years. there is so much more sunlight in hanoi compared to uk haha looking forward to see more from you.

@tuanvinh2000: keep photos coming. In the photo of old woman, I wonder if could have shifted a little bit to the right.

 

[kiemchacsu]

Well, recently I've been busy with other things to update this thread. Anyhow, I just developed couple a rolls last night and want to share some new photos with you guys.
As you can see in below photos, Learning English has become a strong desire for young generation. Upper class people tends to send their children abroad to study and most popular destination are Singapore, Australia, England and of course US.

65.

1411 high school girls by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

66.
1411 high school girls by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

 

[kiemchacsu]

67. Pop corn seller
Pop corn seller by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

 

[sailronin]

Great series Kiem

 

[kiemchacsu]

68.
In Vietnam, it is quite a normal practice that grandparents would hep their son/daughter to look after their grandson/daughter if they can mange time. I guess there should be something totally different in the Western culture regarding this thing.

Little girl with her grandma by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

#58 composition, beautiful black and white! I always look forward to your posts!
Darya

Great series Kiem

thanks for following the series.

 

[Sam N]

Not taken with a Leica camera, but with a Leica lens (25mm DG Summilux on a G3):

 

[kiemchacsu]

A couple of photos, taken last June
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Fruit seller [2] by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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Sugar cane seller by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

Not taken with a Leica camera, but with a Leica lens (25mm DG Summilux on a G3):

Thanks for contribution, love the saturated color.

 

[kiemchacsu]

Hi RFFers,

These are photos from last rolls I took in 2014.
I hope you enjoy the thread so far.
Happy new year & Happy shooting!

Cheers,
Trung

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site clearance 1 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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site clearance 5 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr


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site clearance 7 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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site clearance 4 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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site clearance 2 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

 

[magicianhisoka]

Looking forward to my trip to hanoi now 🙂 Thanks for sharing!