Susan from The Well-seasoned cook has started a new photography event which I think is a brilliant idea! – Black and White Wednesday, which focuses on black and white culinary photos.
Now, this is fun and challenging.
During the past few days, I finally had the chance to go through some of my photos in the archive. Two of my favourite shots in Hanoi are here for your viewing pleasure. I edited the tone in the early photography style, since I remember seeing a lot of old photos from Hanoi back in that era.
Pic #1 – Luong Van Can Street. Food Stalls selling fresh wonton wrappers, pastry
Pic #2 – The old gate. I was wandering with Mr. B to find a famous cafe which turned out to be closed during the holiday period. (Never mind, I got this instead!)
(Okay, a bit of emotional message here. But you know this is the old Hanoi that I miss. I love the city to pieces, so much that Hanoi becomes a character for my wedding album. But I feel disconnected with its newer, more modern side. There is a selfish side of me which wants to hold on these memories of “my Hanoi” forever. Ahh. The sentiment)
Great clicks! I thought that they were beginning of the last century pictures… ;-P
beautiful pictures
They are wonderful!
if it wasn't for the plastic chair in the first photo, you could imagine this to be a genuine old photo. It gives such a good atmosphere.
LOVE both the shots, specially the 2nd one.
Love this idea, Anh! Stunning photography!
gorgeous.
Love black and white photography because of the moods it creates. I know I feel the same way (unfair perhaps) when I see things changing around me too.
Beautiful photography Anh… I love the old gate picture… it's one of pictures you can decorate at home! Very nice!
Beautiful pictures Anh! Love the black and white Wednesday idea too!
Lovely pictures Anh..I saw the contest on Susan's page & was wondering how food will look in B&W..but your interpretation is both offbeat and gorgeous..I love the mood B&W creates!
I'm blown away by these two photographs Ahn.
hi anh, i think you have chosen 2 great photos here for the black and white theme. They are sentimental and they bring value to modern art pieces.
There is nothing wrong with being sentimental. You're human. You're an artist. I love these pics! xo
Great capture! Love the doors, too.
beautiful! I can't wait to try B/W with some of my travel photos.
Absolutely stunning. Great pics Anh…love the post processing!
beautiful pics – I would have believed you if you told me they were 100 years old