Floating the Mekong, a photo from Can Tho, Mekong River Delta

Photographer's Note

I was floating in a small boat behind this woman when I took this picture while touring the Mekong delta region of southern Vietnam. It was overcast and rain would be falling soon.

People transporting all kinds of produce is a common sight on the Mekong. Another common sight in Vietnam is seeing women working very hard and doing the same jobs as men. Division of labor seems a foreign notion there.

Sharpened, levels adjusted, no saturation added.

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ngythanh (8458) 2006-07-14 6:04

Hi Douglas:
You have made a very good capture with interesting composition at this angle. However, the colors are not real, so I tried a version in sephia... to see how it looks closer to the like in Mekong Delta.
Have a good day!

TN

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douga (0) 2006-08-11 1:55

Interesting POV since you are shooting her behind but it seems to work!

eyuksel (710) 2006-08-11 3:24

hi..
you captured a strong photo with beautiful color and compo!
details and colors are amazing I think!
I didn't understand why the point isn't allowed!
it deserves much care!
anyway,TFS.
emir.

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