right after the rains have stopped, the grey skies start to brighten up along halong bay. while the skies aren't the greatest, the somber but brightening mood brings cheers to everyone aboard the junks littering the bay.
the squall makes the parade of junk boats along halong bay a ghostly scene as the boats emerge one by one from the mists.
the h'mongs roam the roads and streets of sapa valley dressed in colorful garbs like these, selling equally colorful wares like brightly-colored cloth, intricately-woven baskets and the likes.
the red of the bridge contrasts greatly with the green waters of hoan kiem lake at the heart of hanoi, the lake serving as a mirror with its stillness
the aging but beautifully-detailed doors of the old quarters temple in hanoi are beautiful to behold and even more beautiful to capture.
the rice terraces of sapa valley form a beautiful foreground to the dramatic mountain and sky backdrop that lies beyond
the beautiful layers of karsts along halong bay become a canvas of amazing hues of blues as the junks make a run for halong port. the harsh sunlight make the capture seem more like a painting than a picture.
in lieu of a glorious sunset that never came, our afternoon at halong bay became a time to witness the wondrous sight of karsts silhouettes against the fading light.
Rogelio Ramos has been a member since 20 July 2008 and goes by oggieramos.
Currently in philippines.
I am an advertising and events conceptualist with itchy feet and a head full of wanderlust. a travel photographer based in the philippines.
You can also find Rogelio at www.oggieblog.blogspot.com.