Hanoi Bearer by Ryszard Wierzbicki

To find in Hanoi a peaceful and calm place is not very easy. However, a profound photographer could find situations, which are a compromise in between rush and tranquility. The one presented on this photo is such an example.The characteristic conical leaf hat are seen everywhere in Vietnam. A Bearer is a very common profession there.

Nikon D5000 | Exposure f/5.6 @ 1/125sec | ISO 800 | Focal Length 78 mm
Hanoi Bearer by Ryszard Wierzbicki

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 19
Award Score: 63 (Value 11, Clarity 11, Composition 18, Style 12, Skill 11)
Photo of the Day Award Category: Travel Photography
Photograph Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Photographer: Ryszard Wierzbicki (Swindon, United Kingdom) Registered
Ryszard Wierzbicki was born in 1963. Graduated with a Master degree of Social Sciences in Children Care Education from University of Gdańsk in 1992 in Poland. He worked in an orphanage and four other companies, going through positions of Educator, Marketing Specialist and Sales & Marketing Manager in various branches (child care, dentistry, orthodontics and IT). Apart of his regular jobs he continued developing his Scuba Diving qualification resulted of an instructor level in PADI. Emigrated to UK in 2006, from where he started his real traveling & photography experience and exploration of South-East Asia. Volunteering occasionally with Stu and the Kids charity organization of Thai and Burmese Orphans (stuandthekids.org). Established 2 forums for active travelers and photographers named Instant Travelling (instanttravelling.ning.com) and World Around (worldaround.pl) in 2010. Changed an ironed suit and laptop for cargo trousers, hoodie jacket, knapsack and started to manage freely the passion of photography, traveling and scuba diving.

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