KenW Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Imitation, it is said, is the sincerest form of flattery. In which case Bumblebee can consider himself well and truly flattered. In blatant imitation of him I thought it might be a reasonable idea to give FMs a bit of a feel for what Saigon looks like. A few FMs have visited Vietnam, a few more possibly contemplate it. The LBs are hard to find, but when found are largely good looking, and despite some disparaging things I have said in other places, can be fun to be with. There are femboys and gayboys aplenty. Now, as will be immediately obvious, I am no photographer. My shots will never have the quality of those done by a real pro like Bumblebee. Nevertheless, I hope they are sufficient to give readers some small appreciation of this town. I will start at the centre of my mundane universe: a few views from the roof deck of my house in Saigon's southern suburbs. It is dusk, lights beginning to come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Looking south, then panning round to the north where the CBD is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 My pleasant peaceful street. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepthroat Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 looks great so far. Great idea as I'd love to know more about the lands surrounding LOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randiuno Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Great photos...and whoever originated the idea it is a great one...gives you a feel for the "lay" of the land so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williethepimp Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Thanx Ken...nice idea for a thread......ive only spent 10 days in Saigon,but i loved it....the sights I saw,the buzz about the place,the food...even the people. By the way......where have all the motorbikes gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTel Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 That's a nice looking area you Live in there young Ken, the streets are very reminiscent of a French tree lined Boulevard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strocube Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Love the pics and the reporting on Viet Nam. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Ok I am flattered lol but you did exaggerate a tap, I am but a keen amateur, far from being a pro. Nice to see some first hands shots from Saigon, a place I have yet to visit, good work Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 More quiet suburban backstreets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 The local high street, mid-afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 As you can see I am still far from mastering night shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 As you can see I am still far from mastering night shots. They are ok Ken, night photography is tricky for all of us. You need high ISO for movement, but that leads to grainy quality. For night stills, low ISO and long shutter speed(shutter open, level surface or tripod) works best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 More iffy night shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Late afternoon traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Street party; setup: Going: In full swing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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