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.
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.
the rice terraces of sapa valley form a beautiful foreground to the dramatic mountain and sky backdrop that lies beyond
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.
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.