Vietnam - Chinese temples in Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon)
Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon or by the abbreviation HCMC, is the largest city in Vietnam and was the capital of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). As the throbbing commercial heart of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is always in a hurry, and the heat, noise and crowds can be overwhelming. But don't give up: Ho Chi Minh City rewards patient tourists with a fascinating glimpse of Vietnam--as it was, is, and will be.
Saigon has many Buddhist temples. These aren't just tourist attractions; the locals actively worship there weekly and on holidays. Buddhist temples are remarkable for their openness; anyone can enter as long as you observe the customs, such as taking off your shoes at the door and refraining from taking flash pictures during ceremonies! There are donation boxes for the faithful, which you may or may not contribute to. Many temples are several stories high, reaching toward the heavens.
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bob:davis (41 months ago | reply)
such rich reds, excellent framing
Phish Photography (41 months ago | reply)
Great shot!
Love the red colour
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AMM-Boston (41 months ago | reply)
Very nice..
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|sumsion| (41 months ago | reply)
I love the basket to the side. Somehow that just caught my eye and made this even better.
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n0vk (41 months ago | reply)
Cool!
vedd (41 months ago | reply)
Another nice PoV Lucie! Priceless moment and a great entrance into the piece! Definitely my favourite!
[cation] (totally off...) (41 months ago | reply)
What an amazing shot !
The composition is really perfect...
Bravo :)
Richard Bolt (41 months ago | reply)
Wonderful documentary.
*trevj (eyemeetsworld.com) (41 months ago | reply)
Beautiful! Love the colors. Thank you, Lucie, for bringing the world to our front doors.
thierry.courosse (busy !!! totally !!!) (41 months ago | reply)
Wow !!! Beautiful colors and a great composition !!!
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markeloper photography (41 months ago | reply)
Very cool shot. Love the color.
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so happy having you in my contacts so i dont miss masterpieces like this one!!!
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-Faizal- (41 months ago | reply)
Wonderful warm colors - really terrific pov! The solitary figure adds so much power and meaning to the image...
Very nice!
M.alkanderi (41 months ago | reply)
great shot
harikakora (41 months ago | reply)
Perfect shot.
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Good for NG or Geo, better Animan! Wounderful composition.
billpeterson (41 months ago | reply)
Lucie, this is a WONDERFUL image! Brilliant composition.
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Chester Close (41 months ago | reply)
Thank you for letting me see the world, Places and people I probably would never encounter through your eyes
Styrmir Kári (41 months ago | reply)
Love the framing, love the colors. Nice shot!
cPutter (41 months ago | reply)
Great composition. Love the framing too.
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Yoann Rigolleau ( busy , busy ) (41 months ago | reply)
simple mais vraiment beau
weesen (41 months ago | reply)
Woah, just superb!! The circular doorway is just so intriguing!
michael-wuensche.de (41 months ago | reply)
I agree with billpeterson "this is a WONDERFUL image! Brilliant composition"
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hans solcer (41 months ago | reply)
very beautiful saturation!
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Another great capture! Congratulation!
Halli Magg (41 months ago | reply)
So beautiful
Nice work
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Great capture !
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Seen in Explore this Tuesday morning - Great Work!
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Fabien Dany (41 months ago | reply)
Beautiful frame and colors !
Thanks for sharing
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I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Paul Santos Photography (41 months ago | reply)
Just came across one of your photos and love it. Think I will have to have a bit of time out to look at the rest. Been to HCMC and loved it. You have captured some stunning images. Love this one.
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Great composition and love the deep colours!
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ganagafoto (41 months ago | reply)
bellissima!
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inanutshell (41 months ago | reply)
love the composition and the light..beautiful colors.. the person in the frame makes it!
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top..love the composition..great framing
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This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!
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This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!
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