SGTrekker's 6D5N Hanoi Sapa Valley Photography Tour (19th - 24th May 2011)

[SgTrekker]

Like what Lydia has described, the local hmongs were already stationed at our exit and ready to "market" their handicrafts to prospective customer.

Our Generous Asiew helping to boast the economy.

Occasionally, you will encounter some really friendly folks who will smile for your camera. How can you say no to such warm hospitality!

We continued further with our trek after the lunch, this boy on the bright red bicycle really caught my attention as he is deeply focused with his ride.

 

[SgTrekker]

The walk around the village was a short walk with stunning beautiful scenery along the way.

It was a short walk but yet full of endless photography opportunity. The first encounter with a hmong tribe people after lunch stop was this beautiful scene of her walking into the padi fields engulfed with mist.

There is a saying that you can experience all four season in Sapa and it is true. The weather quickly clears up and sun shining into the valley and open up a view that most of us never knew existed.

Throughout the trek, you will noticed that the locals disliked to be photographed in Sapa valley since all the photographs taken will only be published on the internet and not given to them. There will be exceptions ONLY IF you were to share your photos with them. This will certainly make them very happy since it is rare for them to have their own photographs.

** Reference to last year photos taken **

• Notice the instant polaroid that "Chai" was holding? that is a very good way to bridge the gap between you and the locals.
• Credits: limwhow, 2010 for the photo taken last year.
  

 

[SgTrekker]

Below are a series of backviews that i have taken on the trek, converted to black & white. I hope you like it.

Friendship

The Walk Home

Responsibility

Sapa, My home

Farmer & his loyal friends on the field

 

[SgTrekker]

While this entry mark my last entry for Day 2. I urge all my fellow team mate to post their beautiful photos taken during the trek. Mine were mostly record documentary shot of the trip.

Taking a rest for now. :angel:

* Off to Marble mountain in central vietnam! *

 

[limwhow]

... i was pretty sure that they are the same little girl. when i took this photo, i had the impression that i saw her somewhere.. so it is from you! you are the fabulous record photographer and now with your photo attached, i confirmed she is the one you photographed last year.

Haha... you guys are the best.
Our CID should employ you all... Wahahaha...

 

[Daoyin]

Below are a series of backviews that i have taken on the trek, converted to black & white. I hope you like it.


Responsibility

Melvin or Adrian (don't know who shot these), all the photos in back and white are nice. If I had to choose one, this will be it. Take another look at it again, it has depth. The picture is speaking to you.

 

[SK1968]

Melvin or Adrian (don't know who shot these), all the photos in back and white are nice. If I had to choose one, this will be it. Take another look at it again, it has depth. The picture is speaking to you.

This, I agree totally !

 

[stevepow]

Very cool photo. This is memorable for life!

Seems like the Hmongs are impervious to the rain LOL

 

[SgTrekker]

Seems like the Hmongs are impervious to the rain LOL

HI STEVE! Thanks for dropping by this thread!
yes... they are very hardy people... can walk for hours and repeat the same chant everyday.

 

[SgTrekker]

This, I agree totally !

wah SK1968,daoyin! thanks for dropping by!! Great to have you guys here.. 不好意思，我献丑了。。

 

[Daoyin]

wah sengkeong,daoyin! thanks for dropping by!! Great to have you guys here.. 不好意思，我献丑了。。

Who took this photo?

 

[lydialee]

Who took this photo?

It was Melvin who lead us and his good pictures ..

 

[Daoyin]

It was Melvin who lead us and his good pictures ..

Thanks.

 

[SgTrekker]

It was Melvin who lead us and his good pictures ..

thanks lydia.

 

[shadlightsg]

My humble contribution


Hanoi Sapa-939 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-830 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-681 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-680 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-627 by Shadlight, on Flickr

 

[shadlightsg]

Hanoi Sapa-433 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-383 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-37 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-358 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-19 by Shadlight, on Flickr

 

[shadlightsg]

Hanoi Sapa-1759 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-1630 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-1605 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-1567 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-1009 by Shadlight, on Flickr

 

[ClemC]

The Walk Home

Responsibility

Sapa, My home

Melvin - NICE, NICE, Nice ... Good Pics :thumbsup: .. The FIST TWO (I quoted).. Just GREAT.. Nice treatment by converting to B/W .... my only slight comment, wish the lady in "Sapa, My home" was facing the other direction.. BUT cant expect everything to be perfect.. Nice Nice...


p.s. Just to add ON.. maybe NEXT Year, I can go SAPA and look for Chai (to document her growth)

 

[SgTrekker]

Woah. ClemC! Great to have you on this thread! Thank you for your comments. the original photo too flat so got to convert b/w.

maybe i flipped the picture and she will look the other side (ie out of the frame also), LOL. I get what you mean. next time next time...

And sure! we will all go and look for chai and document her growth!

Melvin - NICE, NICE, Nice ... Good Pics :thumbsup: .. The FIST TWO (I quoted).. Just GREAT.. Nice treatment by converting to B/W .... my only slight comment, wish the lady in "Sapa, My home" was facing the other direction.. BUT cant expect everything to be perfect.. Nice Nice...


p.s. Just to add ON.. maybe NEXT Year, I can go SAPA and look for Chai (to document her growth)

 

[SgTrekker]

Hello shadlightsg, thank you for dropping by.

Very good capture showing the hot weather! Especially the last shot! LOL

Hanoi Sapa-1759 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-1630 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-1605 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-1567 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-1009 by Shadlight, on Flickr


Hanoi Sapa-830 by Shadlight, on Flickr