Drying Cloths in Ta Van, by Ryszard Wierzbicki

This picture was taken in Ta Van village in Sapa area, Vietnam in April 2014. Once there, you can experience extraordinary views as well as local activities and customs. The colorful clothing in contradiction to the breathtaking views in the background makes an unforgettable impression.

Nikon D90 | Exposure f/14 @ 1/200sec | ISO 200 | Focal Length 27mm
Drying Cloths in Ta Van, by Ryszard Wierzbicki

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | April 29
Award Score: 62 (Value 12, Clarity 11, Composition 15, Style 12, Skill 12)

Photo of the Day Award Category: Travel Photography
Photograph Location: Ta Van, Vietnam

Photographer: Ryszard Wierzbicki (Swindon, United Kingdom) Registered
Born in 1963, Ryszard Wierzbicki is a graduate of University of Gdańsk in Poland, and completed his master degree of Social Sciences in Children Care Education in 1992. He worked in an orphanage and four other companies, where he served the positions of Educator, Marketing Specialist, and Sales & Marketing Manager in various branches including child care, dentistry, orthodontics, and IT. Apart from his regular jobs he continued developing his Scuba Diving qualification resulted as an instructor level in PADI. After emigrating to UK in 2006, he began his real travel and photography experience. He loves to explore South-East Asia, where he volunteers occasionally with Stu and the Kids charity organization of Thai and Burmese Orphans (stuandthekids.org). He established two forums for active travelers and photographers named Instant Travelling (instanttravelling.ning.com) and World Around (worldaround.co.uk) in 2010. Changed to an ironed suit and laptop for cargo trousers, hoodie jacket, and knapsack, Ryszard have been managing freely the passion of photography, traveling, and scuba diving. He is now self-employed as Marketing Advisor and Tour Organizer, happily divorced, and has no kids.

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