Tag Archives: Vietnam

Black and White Sunday: Religious Buildings

Known as the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica this cathedral was planned and built between 1863 – 1880 when Vietnam was a French Colony. Its official name is Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. All of the building materials were … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Blurs from Vietnam

Some of these blurs are accidental, some are naturally caused a result of the elements through which they were shot. None, were wanted although the first one, should I ever write a story about a manic alien animal, could be used … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh Food in three countries

(11 photos) I took this photo last weekend at our local Farmers market in Noosa Australia. It is a hive of activity and community. People buy their organically grown meat, fish and veggies whilst others meet for some of the wonderfully … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Symmetry

(9 photographs) I have found that in Asia there is much symmetry. Roofs are a good example. These were found in the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh Cambodia Gates also show a symmetry As do columns in the ruins of … Continue reading

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Thursday’s Special: Travelling Reds

Travelling one always sees the unexpected such as this red bridge in Hanoi. Sometimes you travel by car. I was so proud of that red car – my first new car – I couldn’t stop driving and went everywhere. This … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Twinkle

(5 photos) Last night as we whiled away a few hours enjoying some scrumptious food and wine, good company, some excellent jazz and a mediocre sunset the lights twinkled both on and off the boat as we slowly travelled the … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Humanity

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Humans are the same the world over. We all have our hopes and dreams, our joy and despair. Sadly many people just see the differences. The only difference I see is in the poverty and wealth, the possibilities. Lets embrace … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fray in Vietnam

Life is tough on the Mekong and in Halong Bay for those who live there. Not only are clothes frayed but also the houses. The woven walls fraying, the window coverings fraying and the house itself sinking. At least those … Continue reading

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Harvest (in Vietnam)

As a crop rice has always been important in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh’s first promise after declaring independence from France was to fix the rice crisis. The people at this time did not have enough to eat as a result … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Containers

In France containers for food and items with which one cooks are more than attractively contained. The markets have the food presented in beautiful woven baskets and these oils and vinegars are artistic enough to want to display them to … Continue reading

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