The first stop on my Shocking Asia trip was the city of Ha Noi and its Old Quarter district. The oldest area of Vietnam, Hanoi’s Old Quarter has a history of 2,000 years and is the Soul of the city. The area is often called the “36 Old Streets”. The legend tells that many years ago there might have been 36 guild locations and workshops in the area. And when the streets between workshops were developed, the guild names were appropriately applied to the street names. A majority of the street names start with the word “hang”, Hang Bac, for example. “Hang” means merchandise or shop, “Bac” means silver. So, one can guess that Hang Bac street started at a silver factory.
Today, mini markets, shops, hotels and restaurants are lined up on 36 Old Streets making Hanoi’s Old Quarter a noisy- chaotic- hectic city district where street photography is real fun.
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Absolutely stunning photos, thank you for sharing your wonderful work of art!
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Beguiling Black and Whites Memo. Bravo!
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All wonderful photos! I think my fave is the one taken looking down. :)
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Thanks, Colleen! I was hunting for that shot for about an hour :) I was hoping to capture someone wearing a Coolie Hat. Unfortunately, nobody passed by :(
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These images are beautiful and while they certainly give us the opportunity to explore Vietnam through your lens, they are also uncommonly artful, inspired and touched with a hint of magic!
Thank you for your kind comment, Mary!
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Excellent photos, love B & W, thanks for sharing!
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Gorgeous photos! I really enjoyed Hanoi when I was there a few years ago, but I’d love to go back and see more. This is just encouraging me!
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Thank you, Ali! I would return to Hanoi without thinking. So much to see and photograph :)
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WoW I love these black and white pictures, indeed a great piece of art.
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There’s a real flavour of the streets in this series, Alex. A bit risqué that one of the scooter and the dress!
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Thanks, Andrew! Yes, street photography can be risqué sometimes :) Here is a color version:
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