stranger of the world: 2008

Friday, August 22, 2008

Boat people in Ha Long Bay

Boat people comes along from the side of the boat, trying to sell fruits.
They even have bananas.

I come, I see, I sell...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/10, 1/200 sec.

I got 3 person on boat.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/8, 1/125 sec.

Four! I am hiding here!
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/8, 1/250 sec.

Friends in Vietnam

- TＹ -
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 800, f/4.5, 1/6 sec.

- CL -
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 800, f/5, 1/5 sec.

- CK -
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/4.5, 1/800 sec.

Boatman - Mr. Cool

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/9, 1/125 sec.

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the gulf of Tonkin, feature about 1,600 island and limestone.

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/13, 1/320 sec.

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/11, 1/320 sec.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Vietnam

Vietnam, what do you know? They are the 13th most populated country, in the world.

Been there, done that!

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/11, 1/320 sec.

One Pillar Pagoda

One pillar pagoda, a historical buddhist temple in Hanoi.
The pagoda was built by Emperor Ly Thai Tong.
During the Ly Dynasty era, the temple was the site of an annual royal ceremony on the occasion of Wesak, the birthday of Gautama Buddha.

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/8, 1/125 sec.

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/100 sec.

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/8, 1/125 sec.

Monday, August 04, 2008

Vietnam @ Hanoi

Found a giant Gothic church - Saint Joseph Cathedral.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/160 sec.

Virgin Mary killing a horny beast.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/100 sec.

Vietnam - Day 1

Day 1 - 2nd July 2008

We arrived at Noi Bai airport, Hanoi. Too excited, no photos were taken.
Then we headed directly to Hanoi city, which took us approx. 1 hour.

In the middle of the city, Hanoi.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/125 sec

Busy streets.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/10, 1/160 sec.

Walking through the busy streets are the most amazing experience.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/8, 1/200 sec.

There are people busy selling by the streets...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5, 1/60 sec.

There are people who stop to buy something...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/160sec.

And there are people who just standing, smiling...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/100 sec.

Some people rushing for time...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/3.5, 1/25 sec.

And some just love to do the JessVick pose.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 400, f/3.5, 1/8 sec.

So, this is Hanoi. Capital of the North Vietnam.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISo 100, f/5.6, 1/8 sec.

Hanoi, a place with old buildings...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5, 1/30 sec.

A place with monuments...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/10, 1/160 sec.

A place with contemporary art...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/10, 1/200 sec.

A place with landscape...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/9, 1/250 sec.

A place with faith...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/160 sec.

and religious.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/8, 1/160 sec.

So, don't get lost.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/60 sec.

You are in Vietnam!
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/80 sec.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Bukit Tinggi

16 March 2008...

Yes, it took me too long time to post this. No time, no time!
I was quite busy since then, traveling, work, traveling, work, and more work...

So here is the Bukit Tinggi post.

The entrance to the French-themed cottage, namely Colmar Tropicale.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/20, 1.3sec

Here you will have jess.vick and the stranger.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/25 sec.

The entrance via a wooden bridge.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/10, 1/125 sec.

The French-themed building, and to the end is the square where people dance and have fun.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/10, 1/160 sec.

The wind is strong up on the look-out tower. The weather on that day were tricky, suddenly bright, suddenly dim.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/18, 1/15 sec.

Jess got herself a windmill, never is she so happy with wheels, eh?
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/4.5, 1/40 sec.

Then we went to the Japanese Garden.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 400, f/5, 1/50 sec.

To see the water dripping of the bamboo stick. The Japanese called them "Harmony"
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/50 sec.

Waterfall, a little hand-shaky there.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/22, 1.3 sec.

I manage to get the fishes to swim around the rock. Also available in Sepia.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/32, 1.3 sec.

In the evening, we visit Ms. White the swan back at the Colmar Tropicale.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/5, 1/250 sec.