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BW Halong Bay


BW Halong Bay
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Copyright: Tan Tran Nhat (stormboy) Silver Note Writer [C: 9 W: 0 N: 78] (879)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-05
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Tamron 17-50mm F2.8, Kenko Polarizer (C-PL) 67mm
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-28 9:03
Viewed: 158
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This photo was taken in Halong Bay, from the exit of the biggest grotto named "Sung sot" or "Surprising" in English.
Halong means "descending dragons" and this name derives from local legend that long ago when the Vietnamese were fighting foreign invaders, God sent a family of dragons to help protect the land. This family of dragons began spitting out jewels and jade which in a moment turned into the islands and islets dotting the bay, linking together to form a great wall against the invaders. The people kept their land safe and formed what later became the country of Vietnam. After that, dragons were interested in peaceful sightseeing of the Earth and decided to live there then.
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Beautiful levels here Tan! Excellent long crop, beautiful scene! BW works GREAT here! I love the ripples in the water, they are super sharp! Your contrasts are spot on!
B-)
Linda

Hi Tan
nice B&W photo
nice angle of shot
well composed.
Riste

Hi Tan,

a beautiful scenery out here. good pov and sharpness as well.
Tfs,
Sanjib.

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