My Saigon with my leica

[huyvuvn]

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000034 by Huy Vũ 1234567890, on Flickr

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000006 by Huy Vũ 1234567890, on Flickr

[agricola]

Vu
A great city, a wonderful people and terrific photographs. I was there a long time ago.

[texchappy]

Very nice work; enjoyed seeing your vision of your city. And thanks for explaining the name as I was wondering myself.

[oftheherd]

Originally Posted by huyvuvn

I'm sorry but you wrong , man. Saigon and Hochiminh City not the same. Today many brand-name have word "Saigon" , including state-owned companies. And use the name "Saigon" does not mean disrespect Uncle Ho. Uncle Ho is my hero, but I dont want to talk about politics here.

Hochiminh City is the new administrative unit including Saigon (district 1,2,3,4) + Cho Lon (district 5,6,11 aka "China town") + Gia Dinh (district Phu Nhuan, Tan Binh, Thu Duc, Nha Be, Hoc Mon)

Anyway, thanks you for like my photos

Cheersssss,

I love the photos, and enjoyed them all. I was in Vietnam a total of 4 years, with 6 months in Saigon. Stayed at a hotel at Nga Sau. I don't recall its name though. But the photos bring back pleasant memories as I got to travel some around the city as well as other areas in (then) South Vietnam. Thanks for sharing. Hope you share more.

And thanks for your explanation of the difference between Saigon and Hochiminh City. I too had thought they were one and the same.

[huyvuvn]

Originally Posted by oftheherd

I love the photos, and enjoyed them all. I was in Vietnam a total of 4 years, with 6 months in Saigon. Stayed at a hotel at Nga Sau. I don't recall its name though. But the photos bring back pleasant memories as I got to travel some around the city as well as other areas in (then) South Vietnam. Thanks for sharing. Hope you share more.

And thanks for your explanation of the difference between Saigon and Hochiminh City. I too had thought they were one and the same.

No problems, man, many Vietnamese young people confused about that , especially teenagers. The name "Saigon" nowadays also become a cultural icon, people in neighboring provinces call "Saigon" for a small part of downtown area , include Notre Dame Cathedral - Nguyen Hue -Le Loi Avenue...

Thanks for comments.

Cheersss.




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6000007 by Huy Vũ 1234567890, on Flickr

[EZfan]

Those photos remind me an old Saigon where I left in 1990! Thanks for sharing Vũ.

[daveleo]

I am enjoying your photos very much.
The cat on the roof (awning) has to be my personal favorite, as my cat Lexi is sitting right here.

Thanks for the Saigon explanation, I did not know that.

[huyvuvn]

Originally Posted by k-vang

Interesting photos about our Saigon, Vu.

Let me know if I can post some Saigon photos together with your posting here

Khiem.

thoải mái đi bác Khiêm, hãy giới thiệu vẻ đẹp tiềm ẩn của thành phố nhốn nháo lộn xộn chúng ta đang sống . ha ha.

[matt335]

Visiting Ho Chi Minh was a memorable and quite frankly a revealing time. I know some locals and they were gracious to show me around the real city. I was humbled at their openness to the war and their lovely creativity of spirit, culture, hospitality and friendship. Leaving there in a taxi I will always remember hearing a friend singing a lovely traditional song from the seat next to me.

[Mike Riches]

HI
Once again your shoots are great . So do you develope and print your own work or do you use a lab ?

[hans voralberg]

I imagine he do it himself as it it's quite difficult to find a reliable lab here in Saigon. I haven't shoot in the street here for so long. Here's one from a long time ago:


Dawn on the street by Bach Tran, on Flickr

[huyvuvn]

Originally Posted by Mike Riches

HI
Once again your shoots are great . So do you develope and print your own work or do you use a lab ?

Originally Posted by hans voralberg

I imagine he do it himself as it it's quite difficult to find a reliable lab here in Saigon. I haven't shoot in the street here for so long. Here's one from a long time ago:

Thanks, I develope the black-white film at home and bring the color film to the lab.


@hans voralberg: nice pics , and my house is in the right , out front of this viewpoint, hahah

[huyvuvn]

em xin phép nói bằng tiếng Việt do đối tượng là các bạn người Việt.

em rất hoan nghênh các bác cùng góp ảnh về Sài Gòn vào topic của em. nhưng em rất ko vui nếu như các bác khai thác những cảnh chụp người ăn xin người vô gia cư, những cảnh tang tóc khốn khổ , than thuê khóc mướn xin nước mắt khán thính giả....

[Mike Riches]

Originally Posted by huyvuvn

Thanks, I develope the black-white film at home and bring the color film to the lab.


@hans voralberg: nice pics , and my house is in the right , out front of this viewpoint, hahah

Like your shoots alot , so you have a enlarger and print at home or you scan on a computer? thanks

[maddoc]

I think your photos show very well that you truly love "your" Saigon, very well done.

[huyvuvn]

Originally Posted by Mike Riches

Like your shoots alot , so you have a enlarger and print at home or you scan on a computer? thanks

I've just only developed black&white film at home , scan at lab.

[Mike Riches]

Originally Posted by huyvuvn

I've just only developed black&white film at home , scan at lab.

You have a good eye , I hope that someday you will give printing on silver
a try . I know you would do good .

Regards

Mike Riches

Keep the shots comming.
You ever get around the Hotel Continental ,Majestic ,Caravelle,Ben Thanh
Market ?

[huyvuvn]

Originally Posted by Mike Riches

Keep the shots comming.
You ever get around the Hotel Continental ,Majestic ,Caravelle,Ben Thanh
Market ?

yes , I've been there many times but I'd like take photos from ordinary location more than the tourism location.

thanks for intersting of my photos ,




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000014 by Huy Vũ 1234567890, on Flickr

[huyvuvn]

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0094 by Huy Vũ VN, on Flickr

[Jaans]

The first 5 black and white photos are hampered by blown highlights. I think this high contrast look has become something of a cliche - especially with skin tones that lack detail.

[huyvuvn]

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00_0120 by Huy Vũ VN, on Flickr

Originally Posted by Jaans

The first 5 black and white photos are hampered by blown highlights. I think this high contrast look has become something of a cliche - especially with skin tones that lack detail.

thanks for your advice but I like the "cliche".

[huyvuvn]

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2012-10-25 14-15-12_0167 by Huy Vũ VN, on Flickr

[huyvuvn]

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2013-03-04 17-29-22_0087 by Huy Vũ VN, on Flickr

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2013-03-04 17-32-05_0121 by Huy Vũ VN, on Flickr

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mùng 4 tết by Huy Vũ VN, on Flickr

[filmfan]

I love #18 and #22. Nice work.

edit-- also #8