DRIED FISH

THE SPICE MARKET,  HANOI

Image number 850

Spice sellers in a covered market in Hanoi. Chợ Cầu Gỗ (Chợ Market). Situated just north of Hoàn Kiếm Lake. There are many street markets around the city of Hanoi, some official and many more unofficial. Some of the unofficial sites are being shut down because they stray into the road and add to traffic congestion.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 2 seconds and aperture F14.  28 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

OPTOMETRIST AT REST

HANOI, VIETNAM

Image Number 848

As the oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam, Hanoi's Old Quarter has a history that spans 2,000 years and represents the eternal soul of the city.  Because inhabitants of each street came from the same village, streets developed a homogeneous look. Commoners' homes evolved out of market stalls, before streets were formed. Because storekeepers were taxed according to the width of their storefront, storage and living space moved to the rear of the buildings. Consequently, the long and narrow buildings were called "tube houses." Typical measurements for such houses are 3 meters wide by 60 meters long.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/55th of a second and aperture F5.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with a leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

FRUIT STALL

THE LONG BIEN BRIDGE, HANOI

Image Number 847

The Long Bien bridge across the Red River connects Hanoi with the main port of Haiphong. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, the bridge sustained significant damage during the Vietnam War. Only half of the bridge retains its original shape, but a rebuilding project supported by the French government is currently in progress to restore the bridge to its original appearance.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/20th of a second and aperture F11.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with a leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE LONG BIEN BRIDGE

HANOI, VIETNAM

Image Number 846

The Long Bien bridge across the Red River connects Hanoi with the main port of Haiphong. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, the bridge sustained significant damage during the Vietnam War. Only half of the bridge retains its original shape, but a rebuilding project supported by the French government is currently in progress to restore the bridge to its original appearance.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/275th of a second and aperture F3.5.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach teleohoto lens with a leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE OLD QUARTER

HANOI, VIETNAM

Image Number 845

As the oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam, Hanoi's Old Quarter has a history that spans 2,000 years and represents the eternal soul of the city.  Because inhabitants of each street came from the same village, streets developed a homogeneous look. Commoners' homes evolved out of market stalls, before streets were formed. Because storekeepers were taxed according to the width of their storefront, storage and living space moved to the rear of the buildings. Consequently, the long and narrow buildings were called "tube houses." Typical measurements for such houses are 3 meters wide by 60 meters long.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/110th of a second and aperture F3.5.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach teleohoto lens with a leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

COLONIAL GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE

HANOI, VIETNAM

Image Number 843

The Government Guesthouse in Hanoi was formerly the Residence of the French Governor of Tonkin. Tonkin is the historical name for northern Vietnam. Today it is used as the guesthouse for VIP visitors of the Vietnamese government. The Vietnamese government is in the midst of plans to convert the guesthouse into a 5-Star hotel. The ultra-luxurious hotel complex will use a three-storey ministry building as its lobby, including restaurants and meeting rooms. A five-storey 250-room wing will then be added behind the ministry building. There will be underground parking, manicured lawns and state-of-the-art video-conferencing facilities, all housed in the elegant French colonial setting.  So much for Ho Chi Minh who refused to live in the Presidential Palace,

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/10th of a second and aperture F16.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

COLONIAL GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE

HANOI, VIETNAM

Image Number 842

The Government Guesthouse in Hanoi was formerly the Residence of the French Governor of Tonkin. Tonkin is the historical name for northern Vietnam. Today it is used as the guesthouse for VIP visitors of the Vietnamese government. The Vietnamese government is in the midst of plans to convert the guesthouse into a 5-Star hotel. The ultra-luxurious hotel complex will use a three-storey ministry building as its lobby, including restaurants and meeting rooms. A five-storey 250-room wing will then be added behind the ministry building. There will be underground parking, manicured lawns and state-of-the-art video-conferencing facilities, all housed in the elegant French colonial setting.  So much for Ho Chi Minh who refused to live there.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/10th of a second and aperture F16.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

HANOI CYCLOS

HANOI, VIETNAM

Image Number 841

Hanoi still has many cyclos (often wrongly called rickshaws) and they are popular with tourists.  However they are under presssure as cars become more numerous and they appear mainly in the old city,  This group of cyclos was captured in haste outside the Metropole Hotel.  The camera was still set for 1.7 seconds for the previous shot.  The result was a time exposure of cyclos on the move.  Atticus decided to keep it because of its energy.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.7 seconds and aperture F11.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

COLONIAL ICON

THE METROPOLE HOTEL, HANOI

Image Number 840

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi boasts a rich history. Its doors first opened in 1901, when it was constructed in a French Colonial architectural style.   The hotel has seen string of eminent guests - Charlie Chaplin celebrated his honeymoon in 1936 (his suite is preserved); Graham Green wrote The Quiet American at the hotel and Somerset Maugham wrote The Gentleman in the Parlour.  The hotel boasts spectacular restaurants, some orginal rooms and corridors of museum photos.  It even has a bomb shelter where Ho Chi Minh took refuge during the American bombings.  It is by far the most expensive hotel in Hanoi, but is well worth the experience.  Atticus loved it.

These Citroen cars dating from the 1950's were not part of the original fleet.  They have been fitted with other engines and they are used to drive hotel guests.  But they add greatly to the romance.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.8 seconds and aperture F12.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

CITROENS

THE METROPOLE HOTEL, HANOI

Image Number 839

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi boasts a rich history. Its doors first opened in 1901, when it was constructed in a French Colonial architectural style.   The hotel has seen string of eminent guests - Charlie Chaplin celebrated his honeymoon in 1936 (his suite is preserved); Graham Green wrote The Quiet American at the hotel and Somerset Maugham wrote The Gentleman in the Parlour.  The hotel boasts spectacular restaurants, some orginal rooms and corridors of museum photos.  It even has a bomb shelter where Ho Chi Minh took refuge during the American bombings.  It is by far the most expensive hotel in Hanoi, but is well worth the experience.  Atticus loved it.

These Citroen cars dating from the 1950's were not part of the original fleet.  They have been fitted with other engines and they are used to drive hotel guests.  But they add greatly to the romance.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.6 seconds and aperture F22.  28mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

CITROENS

THE METROPOLE HOTEL, HANOI

Image Number 838

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi boasts a rich history. Its doors first opened in 1901, when it was constructed in a French Colonial architectural style.   The hotel has seen string of eminent guests - Charlie Chaplin celebrated his honeymoon in 1936 (his suite is preserved); Graham Green wrote The Quiet American at the hotel and Somerset Maugham wrote The Gentleman in the Parlour.  The hotel boasts spectacular restaurants, some orginal rooms and corridors of museum photos.  It even has a bomb shelter where Ho Chi Minh took refuge during the American bombings.  It is by far the most expensive hotel in Hanoi, but is well worth the experience.  Atticus loved it.

These Citroen cars dating from the 1950's were not part of the original fleet.  They have been fitted with other engines and they are used to drive hotel guests.  But they add greatly to the romance.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of .7 of a second and aperture F20.  28mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

CITROENS

THE METROPOLE HOTEL, HANOI

Image Number 837

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi boasts a rich history. Its doors first opened in 1901, when it was constructed in a French Colonial architectural style.   The hotel has seen string of eminent guests - Charlie Chaplin celebrated his honeymoon in 1936 (his suite is preserved); Graham Green wrote The Quiet American at the hotel and Somerset Maugham wrote The Gentleman in the Parlour.  The hotel boasts spectacular restaurants, some orginal rooms and corridors of museum photos.  It even has a bomb shelter where Ho Chi Minh took refuge during the American bombings.  It is by far the most expensive hotel in Hanoi, but is well worth the experience.  Atticus loved it.

These Citroen cars dating from the 1950's were not part of the original fleet.  They have been fitted with other engines and they are used to drive hotel guests.  But they add greatly to the romance.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.6 seconds and aperture F22.  28mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

OLD AND NEW

THE METROPOLE HOTEL, HANOI

Image Number 836

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi boasts a rich history. Its doors first opened in 1901, when it was constructed in a French Colonial architectural style.   The hotel has seen string of eminent guests - Charlie Chaplin celebrated his honeymoon in 1936 (his suite is preserved); Graham Green wrote The Quite American at the hotel and Somerset Maugham wrote The Gentleman in the Parlour.  The hotel boasts spectacular restaurants, some orginal rooms and corridors of museum photos.  It even has a bomb shelter where Ho Chi Minh took refuge during the American bombings.  It is by far the most expensive hotel in Hanoi, but is well worth the experience.  Atticus loved it.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/135th a second and aperture F2.8.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

NIGHT MARKET IN SAPA

SAPA, VIETNAM

Image Number 833

Located at 1500 meters (4921 feet) above sea level in Vietnam's remote northwest mountains, Sapa is famous for both its rugged scenery and its rich cultural diversity.  However, as a result of a recent surge in popularity, Sapa has rapidly become a tourist hotspot where money is the new drug of choice. The locals selling in the streets can be quite demanding. Groups of locals follow visitors around, aggressively selling handmade goods. The local government does not encourage tourists to buy from street sellers or give money to children, however it has become customary to hand out toothbrushes to the children.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of half a second and aperture F4.5.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

NIGHT MARKET IN SAPA

SAPA, VIETNAM

Image Number 832

Located at 1500 meters (4921 feet) above sea level in Vietnam's remote northwest mountains, Sapa is famous for both its rugged scenery and also its rich cultural diversity.  However, as a result of a recent surge in popularity, Sapa has rapidly become a tourist hotspot where money is the new drug of choice. The locals selling in the streets can be quite demanding. Groups of locals follow visitors around, aggressively selling handmade goods. The local government does not encourage tourists to buy from street sellers or give money to children, however it has become customary to hand out toothbrushes to the children.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of .65 of a second and aperture F4.5.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

RED DAO WOMEN

SAPA, VIETNAM

Image Number 829

In a Red Dao Village in northern Vietnam, outside Sapa near the Chinese border.  The Hmong, including the Red Dao, are among the largest ethnic groups in Vietnam (about 1 mil. people). They mainly inhabit the mountainous area in the north near the Chinese border. There are different ethnic subgroups and they can be easily identified by their clothing.  The Dao people are a large Hmong language group in northern Vietnam. They came from China between the 12th or 13th century and the early 20th century.  Women in this group are easily identifiable through a triangular red turban / scarf decorated with silver coins and red tassels.  Around Sapa Hmong people dress routinely in traditional clothing, but the tourists are beginning to overwhelm them.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/30th of a second and aperture F6.3.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

 

 

 

RED DAO STOVE

SAPA, VIETNAM

Image Number 828

Stove top in a Red Dao Village in northern Vietnam, outside Sapa near the Chinese border.  The Hmong, including the Red Dao, are among the largest ethnic groups in Vietnam (about 1 mil. people). They mainly inhabit the mountainous area in the north near the Chinese border. There are different ethnic subgroups and they can be easily identified by their clothing.  The Dao people are a large Hmong language group in northern Vietnam. They came from China between the 12th or 13th century and the early 20th century.  Women in this group are easily identifiable through a triangular red turban / scarf decorated with silver coins and red tassels.  Around Sapa Hmong people dress routinely in traditional clothing, but the tourists are beginning to overwhelm them.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1 second and aperture F7.1.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

INSIDE A RED DAO HOUSE

SAPA, VIETNAM

Image Number 826

The Hmong are among the largest ethnic groups in Vietnam (about 1 mil. people). They mainly inhabit the mountainous area in the north near the Chinese border. There are different ethnic subgroups and they can be easily identified by their clothing.  The Dao people are a large Hmong language group in northern Vietnam. They came from China between the 12th or 13th century and the early 20th century.  Women in this group are easily identifiable through a triangular red turban / scarf decorated with silver coins and red tassels.  Around Sapa Hmong people dress routinely in traditional clothing, but the tourists are beginning to overwhelm them.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1.65 seconds and aperture F4.5.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

RED DAO HOUSE

SAPA, VIETNAM

Image Number 825

The Hmong are among the largest ethnic groups in Vietnam (about 1 mil. people). They mainly inhabit the mountainous area in the north near the Chinese border. There are different ethnic subgroups and they can be easily identified by their clothing.  The Dao people are a large Hmong language group in northern Vietnam. They came from China between the 12th or 13th century and the early 20th century.  Women in this group are easily identifiable through a triangular red turban / scarf decorated with silver coins and red tassels.  Around Sapa Hmong people dress routinely in traditional clothing, but the tourists are beginning to overwhelm them.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 199. Exposure of 1.65 seconds and aperture F4.5.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

RED DAO SELLING EMBROIDERY

SAPA, VIETNAM

Image Number 824

The Hmong are among the largest ethnic groups in Vietnam (about 1 mil. people). They mainly inhabit the mountainous area in the north near the Chinese border. There are different ethnic subgroups and they can be easily identified by their clothing.  The Dao people are a large Hmong language group in northern Vietnam. They came from China between the 12th or 13th century and the early 20th century.  Women in this group are easily identifiable through a triangular red turban / scarf decorated with silver coins and red tassels.  Around Sapa Hmong people dress routinely in traditional clothing, but the tourists are beginning to overwhelm them.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/90th of second and aperture F3.5.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.