HANOI STREET PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT
A t least a few times a year, I plan a dedicated Street photography trip to one of the top Street Photography places in the world. Last year I spend 5 days in Tokyo, Japan (Black and white here , Colour lives here ), as well as a dedicated trip to Istanbul . Earlier this month, I embarked on a 5-day solo Street Photography adventure to Hanoi, Vietnam’s bustling capital. Although I had visited Hanoi in 2022, I felt I hadn’t fully explored its potential. Initially, I planned to capture all my shots in color, but I soon realized that black and white would be more suitable, especially considering the grey skies during my visit. SCOOTER CITY One of Hanoi’s most striking statistics is the sheer number of scooters and motorbikes. With a population of approximately 8 million, the city boasts over 6.5 million scooters. As almost all of them run on 2-stroke petrol, Hanoi’s air quality is often poor with many people wearing face masks, which can pose challenges for pho...
