Hoi An ancient town, Vietnam

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Hoi An is a World UNESCO Heritage Site, which has a very unique character. I've been there several time and it always makes me surprised and excited.

Some quote from Unesco site:
Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
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I will put here photos taken from several trips, first set is very fresh from Apr 2012

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1204_38_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_34_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_20_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_33_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_15_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_09_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_37_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_14_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_12_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_19_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_25_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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1204_35_BW400CN by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

Critics are very welcome. Gears I used: Leica M6 | 35/2 Pre-ASPH | BW400CN
 
Trung,

I always enjoy the depictions of your country. In spirit, I consider it my second home because of my adopted daughter.
 
Interesting series, I particularly like #10. However, your exposure seems to either be off or the scanning of the negatives is lacking. The few times I've shot BW400 I found high contrast situations (like the ones in your photographs) somewhat challenging.
 
Would have been there this week, and have visited the Mekong Delta, but I'm in bed with high fever instead :( Enjoy your trip! I'll watch your pictures now instead of real travel... :( Keep shooting!
 
philipus said:
Wow nice series. I particularly like #6 and #10.
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Bill58 said:
Great job and better in B+W!
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paulfish4570 said:
6 is killer. looking forward to more.
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shadowfox said:
Lovely place, #9 and #10 are my faves.
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HuubL said:
Been there two years ago. Lovely old city. Like your photos. Thanks!
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Rico said:
Trung,

I always enjoy the depictions of your country. In spirit, I consider it my second home because of my adopted daughter.
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Thanks all you guys for seeing and comments!

froyd said:
Interesting series, I particularly like #10. However, your exposure seems to either be off or the scanning of the negatives is lacking. The few times I've shot BW400 I found high contrast situations (like the ones in your photographs) somewhat challenging.
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I'm really understand your point, in fact I rated the film at ISO250 and quite like the results. I did adjust the level a bit to increase the contrast. BTW, I used an ORANGE filter and really like the effect.

jippiejee said:
Would have been there this week, and have visited the Mekong Delta, but I'm in bed with high fever instead :( Enjoy your trip! I'll watch your pictures now instead of real travel... :( Keep shooting!
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Oh it's a pity the you couldn't make it. I ought be there later, a must go destination in Vietnam!

George Bonanno said:
I got a bad haircut on Tran Phu before church service. I was not happy about that because I looked like a porcupine.
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I am curious how you looked like, a picture might depict it better no? (if you don't mind of course!)
 
kiemchacsu said:
I am curious how you looked like, a picture might depict it better no? (if you don't mind of course!)
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Of course not... here's a quickie scan from a cheap snapshot print.

porcupine_haircut.jpg
 
Some more color shots taken 2 years ago, Jan/2010

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08000023 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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08000022 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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08000019 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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08000018 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

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08000017 by kiemchacsu, on Flickr

Shot on Fuji cheapy Superia film with same above gears!

George Bonanno said:
Of course not... here's a quickie scan from a cheap snapshot print.
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Hey, I myself found it not bad at all, at least you had AN experience in Hoi An no? whether good or bad LOL
 
Contarama said:
Who gets to drive the cars? Are there cars? And where are all of the fat people? :)
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Cars are prohibited to enter the Protective neighborhood, and yes of course there are cars around!

I should have said that I took those pictures in early morning 5h30AM to avoid the CROWD during the whole day there. I would say that Hoi An is an very attractive destination for tourists!

About people, you are right. Local people there are slim. I don't know exactly the reasons, but we all Vietnamese are slim in general.
 
Nicely done! Thanks for posting...it is remarkable how clean the streets, etc. appear with no trash or other debris lying around. I noticed a lady sweeping in one of them. Can I presume that the city does appear to be quite tidy?
 
dave lackey said:
Nicely done! Thanks for posting...it is remarkable how clean the streets, etc. appear with no trash or other debris lying around. I noticed a lady sweeping in one of them. Can I presume that the city does appear to be quite tidy?
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Yes, among several ancient towns in Vietnam, only Hoi An is an Unesco site heritage. It's not only Hoi An is a well preserved town but also people there still keep a somehow calm and slow lifestyle.

In addition, it's fair to emphasize the roll if the government there, very well done policy to keep the balance of tourism and the character of the city.
 
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