Streetfood

OPO, f2.0, 1/17, ISO 2309, JPG

Boy on a Bike

R-D1, f8.0, 1/1351, ISO 200, RAW, 42mm (Ricoh GR f2.8 28mm LTM)

Lovers at the Gate

R-D1, f2.8, 1/8, ISO 1600, RAW, 42mm (Ricoh GR f2.8 28mm LTM)

This is a situation where the Epson R-D1 is not really very usable in, the limited high ISO abilities coupled with almost no way to make sure you nailed the focus make these photos almost impossible. Still, with some pushing of the RAW files it did give me a usable photo and I actually like the colours.

Selfie While Driving

GR, f6.3, 1/320, ISO 3200, RAW

Alley

GR, f2.8, 1/125, ISO 3200, RAW

Handover

OPO, f2.0, 1/756, ISO 100, JPG

Back on my way to Hanoi for a few days. It will be nice to get a break and it's always great to be travelling.
Taking the train is one of the best ways to travel around here, by motorbike is best but also takes a bit longer.

Waiting at the Light

GR, f2.8, 1/125, ISO 25600, RAW

Yellow Vespa

GR, f2.8, 1/40, ISO 20000, RAW

Viet Nam Rail

GR, f6.3, 1/500, ISO 400, RAW

In a few days I'll be on this train on my way to Hanoi for a short trip.

Father and Son

GXR A12-M, f2.0, 1/68, ISO 200, RAW, 75mm (Jupiter-8 f2.0 50mm LTM)

Rain by the Wheelbarrow

GXR A12-M, f2.8, 1/3200, ISO 3200, RAW, 75mm (Jupiter-8 f2.0 50mm LTM)

Sunlight

GXR A12-M, f2.0, 1/60, ISO 1405, RAW, 75mm (Jupiter-8 f2.0 50mm LTM)

High Voltage Work

OPO, f2.0, 1/2100, ISO 100, JPG

Combing the Beach

GR, f6.3, 1/320, ISO 100, RAW

Woman's Work

GR, f6.3, 1/320, ISO 400, RAW

Yellow & Red Shop

GR, f2.8, 1/125, ISO 1000, RAW

Umbrellas at Night

OPO, f2.0, 1/17, ISO 5285, JPG

Happy Chat

GR, f6.3, 1/320, ISO 800, RAW

A Cold Drink in the Shade

OPO, f2.0, 1/312, ISO 100, JPG

400km to Hue

After getting up early and enjoying a local breakfast and coffee it was time to hit the road for the 400km to Hue.

I usually try to limit the daily drive in Vietnam to 100km to have time to do it comfortably and taking the scenic road. Doing 400km in one day sounded like a lot but I knew it wasn't too difficult to do with an earlier start and shorter breaks in between.

Despite having a long distance to go, I chose to go via the best route and take the Ho Chi Minh Road south. It's really the best way to travel in Vietnam.

While I didn't want to miss out on taking photos but didn't want to stop for this, I just took photos while driving.

The journey is great and very scenic but you need to watch your petrol since you can easily run very low and not have any town or petrol station around.

After a long drive, I made it back to Hue a bit earlier than even expected and without being too tired but in need of a cold beer.