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Vietnam Trip

My partner and I recently returned from trip to Vietnam. The plan was to go to:

  1. Saigon
  2. Nha Trang
  3. Hoi An
  4. Ha Long Bay
  5. Hanoi

My partner arrived there 1 week ahead of me, to catch up with her family, and then she spent another 15 days travelling with me.

Airbus A380 interior
My ride to Vietnam, the Airbus A380. It is the most comfortable, and spacious, cattle class I have flown.
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Focal Length (real): 28 mm Aperture: f/4.0
Shutter Speed: 0.013 sec (1/80) ISO: 1250
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

The bulk of the trip was a much needed holiday. My first night, and the day after, was a rapid acclimatisation period.

Saigon taxi.
Saigon at night. Everyone leans on their car/bike horns. It is used as a proximity indicator for adjacent vehicles.
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Focal Length (real): 28 mm Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 0.013 sec (1/80) ISO: 5000
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


The local market
A local street market, in Saigon. As one might expect, there is a lot of material on sale, ranging from live fish to veggies, to footwear and clothes, mobile phones, etc.
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Focal Length (real): 24 mm Aperture: f/8.0
Shutter Speed: 0.005 sec (1/200) ISO: 11400
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


Morse code - in color
There is, quite often, and abundance of colour to be found in the simplest of places. We’re still at the market.
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Focal Length (real): 29 mm Aperture: f/4.0
Shutter Speed: 0.005 sec (1/200) ISO: 2500
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


Street food.
One of many, many street food vendors. This stand was putting out some intoxicating smells. The going advice, however, is to avoid, unless your body is used to this type of food.
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Focal Length (real): 70 mm Aperture: f/4.0
Shutter Speed: 0.013 sec (1/80) ISO: 2800
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

  • This is my day
  • I am celebrating
  • Hello, gorgeous
  • Life - unclear.
  • Life - in White.
  • At the mud baths
  • Sudden rain
  • Lonely Girl
  • Temple of Literature
  • Cheeky
  • Temple of Literature
Posted in Personal Photography, Travel Photography

Wedding (Vietnam) – Hanh and Khuong

I recently had the opportunity to cover the wedding of Hanh and Khuong, in Hanh’s native Saigon, in Vietnam.

It was an interesting experience, to say the least. There were several Vietnamese traditions that had to be observed during the ceremonies, a great many expectations, and a huge culture shock.

The gorgeous bride, leaving to visit the groom’s home.
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Focal Length (real): 70 mm Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter Speed: 0.004 sec (1/250) ISO: 400
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

The first part of the event occurs at the bride’s home.

Preparations started very early.
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Focal Length (real): 70 mm Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 0.005 sec (1/200) ISO: 800
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


A cheeky intruder. This little one just loved attention.
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Focal Length (real): 70 mm Aperture: f/4.0
Shutter Speed: 0.013 sec (1/80) ISO: 320
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


Before the first part of the wedding.
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Focal Length (real): 58 mm Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 0.006 sec (1/160) ISO: 2000
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


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Focal Length (real): 70 mm Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 0.005 sec (1/200) ISO: 800
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


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Focal Length (real): 70 mm Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 0.005 sec (1/200) ISO: 2000
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II


The exchange of gifts – one of many traditions observed.
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Focal Length (real): 42 mm Aperture: f/5.0
Shutter Speed: 0.004 sec (1/250) ISO: 400
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

In the evening, we arrived at the reception center. This was a stark contrast to most things a westerner can experience in Saigon. It was very organized, and very well looked after.

A big arrival.
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Focal Length (real): 62 mm Aperture: f/4.0
Shutter Speed: 0.01 sec (1/100) ISO: 450
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


At the reception hall.
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Focal Length (real): 38 mm Aperture: f/5.0
Shutter Speed: 0.01 sec (1/100) ISO: 400
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


Some brilliant flavours to look forward to.
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Focal Length (real): 70 mm Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter Speed: 0.017 sec (1/60) ISO: 2500
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


Capture details
Focal Length (real): 70 mm Aperture: f/5.0
Shutter Speed: 0.006 sec (1/160) ISO: 1000
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


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Focal Length (real): 29 mm Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 0.013 sec (1/80) ISO: 1600
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


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Focal Length (real): 24 mm Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 0.013 sec (1/80) ISO: 1250
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


Making a big entrance
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Focal Length (real): 70 mm Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 0.013 sec (1/80) ISO: 1250
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


A very lively celebration!
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Focal Length (real): 24 mm Aperture: f/3.2
Shutter Speed: 0.02 sec (1/50) ISO: 1250
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


The father of the bride, at the end of an exhausting evening.
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Focal Length (real): 70 mm Aperture: f/4.0
Shutter Speed: 0.006 sec (1/160) ISO: 1250
Captured with a Nikon D3s and a AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Posted in Wedding Photography