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Photo of the Week – Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Sherry — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:40:27 +0000

Floating Market in Halong Bay Vietnam

The beautiful watery world of Halong Bay Vietnam is a heavily visited tourist destination for the landscapes. However I was able to capture this economic transaction depicting the unique water culture that has developed in this area for the locals. The boat reminded me of a floating convenience store – it had everything you’d ever need and it came to you, instead of you going to it!

To see more photography from Vietnam, visit my Vietnam photo galleries

Electrical Wiring Maze – Vietnam

Sherry — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:27:37 +0000

High Wires (aka a wire nest)

Every person who comes to Vietnam is either mesmerized or scared to death. First they notice the traffic and motorbike culture; appearing as chaos. However the second thing they notice is the mangled electrical wiring above their head; which leads to the question – how do they fix a wiring problem if something goes wrong?!

The electrical poles often look like a birds nest, thrown together with no real rhyme or reason. As you stare at it you can’t help but wonder how they could ever work on this dizzying maze of wires with any success. Then again, while living in Vietnam we would have power outages about twice a week which says quite a bit about the actual infrastrucutre in Vietnam; I guess that’s why they call it a ‘developing country’.

For those of you who haven’t yet been to Vietnam (what are you waiting for?!), here are a few photos of what you can expect when you look upwards.

Motorbike Diaries – Vol. 16

Sherry — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:45:36 +0000

Start from the Beginning - Motorbike Diaries Vol. 1

You won’t believe your eyes this week! I’ve collected some of my recent motorbike photography that will amaze and baffle you. After living here for a year, I’m still absolutely dumbfounded and tickled by what I see the Vietnamese strap to their motorbikes. The motorbike culture here is the most unique in the world! If you don’t believe me – then just check out these photos!

Yup, that's a fridge strapped to his body...no special effects here!

Blankets - I have no idea how he can even turn the front wheel!

Bottled Up

A 7/11 on 2 Wheels

Line of Sight - How can this man see, let along turn?!

Tall and Flat - Let's hope they didn't have to go far as it looks rather uncomfortable!

Keyboards - You wondered where they all went...now you know...

Who's driving?

To see more Motorbike and Transportation photography from Vietnam, view my Global Photography Website!

Get your own Vietnam Motorbike License and get out on the streets!

Like what you read? Then keep reading!

Motorbike Diaries vol. 17

Photo of the Week – June 4, 2009

Sherry — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:22:46 +0000

See more crazy photos in the album!

Ok – so it’s not just one photo – it’s a collection of photos! I thought I would give you more for your time! This is a album of photos I’ve been taking over the last few months inspired by the book Bikes of Burden by Hans Kemp. A photo book about what people carry on their motorbikes in Vietnam; the motorbike culture is one of my favorite things about Vietnam, so I had to share these with you! Enjoy!

View Sherry’s Bikes of Burden Photos

Vietnam Photography

Sherry — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:25:19 +0000

Check out my Vietnam Photography at Global Photography by Sherry Ott

From the North to the South; city, village, and delta - take a look at cultural Vietnam!

Floating Seven-Eleven