Hanoi viewed through Leica M

[helen.HH]

Leica M2, Super-Angulon 21/3.4, Tri-X, D76 (1:1), 10min 20°C


Morning At A Farm by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr

Wet, wet, wet...




River Taxi by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr


Wonderful ! Love these two Vincent ...
Maybe One day You will do a small photo book on Vietnam
Some if your best travel work !

 

[kiemchacsu]

Well, back to B/W films
Recently, I had a chance to try -new for me- developer AGFA G74C
The first try was quite good, but there's still chance for improvement

1707_K100_03 by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[Ko.Fe.]

I should check this thread every time something new is posted. High quality pictures by all means.

Chai sounds like chai (tea).
Leica Blog recently posted one UK based photographer trip to the "Noth Pole" of Vietnam.
But photos here are more impressive, IMO.

 

[oftheherd]

Thank you Erik!

Vincent, the series of rain is just in time.
We are experiencing rainy time for the last 1 week.
Another photo about life along the railway

Doing exercise along the railway by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

Ah yes. Rainy season in Vietnam; The Rain in Spain falls mainly in the plains of Quang Tri. Two weeks of over 20 inches a day. Three of those days were over 28 inches. I can so sympathize with the victims of Harvey and Irma. You can't describe things like that, you just have to experience them.

 

[kiemchacsu]

Thanks for kind words,

About "Mu Cang Chai" name, it was written following the pronunciation of local ethnic people there.
The meanings of each words are (from local language, not Vietnamese language)
- Mu: forest
- Cang: dry
- Chai: land area

So, literately, "Mu Cang Chai" means "The land of dry wood"

I should check this thread every time something new is posted. High quality pictures by all means.

Chai sounds like chai (tea).
Leica Blog recently posted one UK based photographer trip to the "Noth Pole" of Vietnam.
But photos here are more impressive, IMO.

 

[kiemchacsu]

YEs, the rainy season in Quang Tri (in particular) and Central Region (in general) is quite a memorable experience. I spent my childhood in Hue city there before moving to the North, so I know how it is.

Ah yes. Rainy season in Vietnam; The Rain in Spain falls mainly in the plains of Quang Tri. Two weeks of over 20 inches a day. Three of those days were over 28 inches. I can so sympathize with the victims of Harvey and Irma. You can't describe things like that, you just have to experience them.

 

[kiemchacsu]

Next with photos,
Those breakfast stalls nearby schools are quite popular.
They are convenient for parents without enough time to prepare breakfast for their children at home.

Breakfast stalls by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[kiemchacsu]

Breakfast stall - Sticky rice seller
For US$ 50 cent and you got a decent breakfast.
Breakfast stall - Sticky rice seller by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

Girl having breakfast before going to school by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[Vincent.G]

Leica M2, Leitz Super Angulon 21/3.4, Tri-X, HC-110 (1:30)


Hanoi, Vietnam by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr


hustle and bustle by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr

 

[Vincent.G]

Thanks Helen, I hope I have the time to do a photobook just for fun!

Wet, wet, wet...




River Taxi by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr


Wonderful ! Love these two Vincent ...
Maybe One day You will do a small photo book on Vietnam
Some if your best travel work !

 

[oftheherd]

Next with photos,
Those breakfast stalls nearby schools are quite popular.
They are convenient for parents without enough time to prepare breakfast for their children at home.

Breakfast stalls by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

Ah, the parents had to hurry to set up the stalls by the schools, yes? 😀

Actually, I think I have mentioned while in Quang Tri, going out many mornings to get Pho from a Vietnamese woman who sold it outside our front gate. Brought it on a bamboo carrying pole, soup on one side, a few bowls, chop sticks, and hot water on the other. When all the dishes were in use, you just had to wait. Then she would take the first used bowl and dump any leftovers on the ground, dip it in the hot water which got more and more greasy, and wipe it with a rag that got greasier every time.

Actually it wasn't as bag as it sounds, although it took me 3 or 4 mornings to really get comfortable with it. After that I never have it a second thought. And boy, was that woman a good cook of Pho. Nothing like what we get here in the States. Looking back I think she used bone soup too, again, not like in the States where you can flip a dime into the soup and tell if it came up heads or tails. 😛 And she definitely used a thicker noodle. Makes me hungry to think about it.

 

[kiemchacsu]

Ah, the parents had to hurry to set up the stalls by the schools, yes? 😀

Actually, I think I have mentioned while in Quang Tri, going out many mornings to get Pho from a Vietnamese woman who sold it outside our front gate. Brought it on a bamboo carrying pole, soup on one side, a few bowls, chop sticks, and hot water on the other. When all the dishes were in use, you just had to wait. Then she would take the first used bowl and dump any leftovers on the ground, dip it in the hot water which got more and more greasy, and wipe it with a rag that got greasier every time.

Actually it wasn't as bag as it sounds, although it took me 3 or 4 mornings to really get comfortable with it. After that I never have it a second thought. And boy, was that woman a good cook of Pho. Nothing like what we get here in the States. Looking back I think she used bone soup too, again, not like in the States where you can flip a dime into the soup and tell if it came up heads or tails. 😛 And she definitely used a thicker noodle. Makes me hungry to think about it.

Ok, off-topic a bit,

SInce you mentioned about "Pho", it's funny that the best Pho I've ever eaten was in Paris, in district 13 where many Vietnamese and Chinese live there. NOw in Hanoi, while there are plenty good restaurants serving Pho, I still missed the taste of that bow of Pho I had in district 13.

I've never been in US but I have some friends there, particularly in San Jose, California. I believe that you can have good Pho there since it's where the largest Vietnamese community in US located. You can google "Pho Cali" for an example.

 

[Vincent.G]

Leica M7, 35mm Summicron Asph, Tri-X

The rain forced the street vendors to seek shelter. The fragrance of the BBQ meat was mouth-watering.


Wet, wet, wet by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr

 

[Vincent.G]

Leica M7, 35mm Summicron Asph, Tri-X

Another rainy day shot...


Wet, wet, wet by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr

 

[Vincent.G]

Leica M7, Leica Summicron 35mm F/2.0 ASPH, Kodak Tri-X / HC-110 (1:30)


Wet, wet, wet by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr

 

[Vincent.G]

Leica M7, Leica Summicron 35mm F/2.0 ASPH, Kodak Tri-X / HC-110 (1:30)


Wet, wet, wet by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr

 

[kiemchacsu]

Vincent,

I guess that those above photos were taken in Hoi An, right?
In last July, I also visited Hoi An for 2 days, not enough time to walk around but only few shots along the beach.

Leica M4, 35/2.8 Summaron, developed in Agfa G74C developer.

Hoi An beach by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[Vincent.G]

Vincent,

I guess that those above photos were taken in Hoi An, right?
In last July, I also visited Hoi An for 2 days, not enough time to walk around but only few shots along the beach.

Leica M4, 35/2.8 Summaron, developed in Agfa G74C developer.
Hoi An beach by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

Hi Trung

Yes, Hoi An. Beautiful city with old charm. It kept raining when I was there!

 

[kiemchacsu]

Indochina complex,
One of many new commercial/ office/ apartment buildings in Hanoi.
Leica M4, 35/2.8 Summaron, developed in Agfa G74C developer.

1707_K400_140 by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[kiemchacsu]

Stopping at the traffic light,
Leica M4, 35/2.8 Summaron, Kentmere 400 developed in Agfa G74C developer.

1707_K400_23 by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr