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Description: A group for converging all Hanoian who has passion for photography. A collection of Hanoi's photos as well as the beauties in our life. A chance to share your amazing shots and yo meet up people having the same hobby
Hanoi Photography has no events coming up in the next month or so.
posted about 1 week ago by granteralus
I'm game. Should we post our list or keep it secret until the day of the outing?
HCM = 10,000,000,000 points.
posted about 1 week ago by loominpapa
That's a fantastic idea! In!
posted about 1 week ago by TscTempest
#2 roflmao. I like the idea, what happens then after two weeks?
posted about 1 week ago by Guffman
TREASURE HUNT Hi all, I know meeting up is a bit tricky at times, so I would be interested in knowing if there is anyone who would be up for a Photography Treasure Hunt. Basically the idea is anyone wanting to play submits a list of 5 shots everyone else has to take, plus points (I have a sample list below) Everyone has 2 weeks to accomplish as many shots as possible and the one with the most points wins. If more than 5 people want to play, we'll set a date. I look forward to hearing if anyone else wants to play... Here are some sample shots to get the creative juices flowing: 1. A coal merchant pushing his wares at sunrise - 30 points 2. Someone in uniform picking their nose - 50 points 3. Roast Dog on sale - 20 points 4. "An accident waiting to happen" - 10 points 5. Restaurant staff at work in the kitchen - 15 points
Hi folks, Sorry about the lack of event for this month so far, I've been so busy my feet have barely touched the ground. Any suggestions for venue / trip?
posted about 2 weeks ago by TscTempest
Hi folks, looks like I'll be spending the weekend processing shots and making some DIY Diffusion Screens. If you feel like dropping by, give me a buzz on 0123 8657967 to see if I'm home. Here's the result of a previous DIY activity - a Home-made (HM) Beauty Dish. It's made from a plactic basin, some party plates, a bit of wire, black spray paint and mounted to a canibalised Gel filter holder which clips onto my barndoors.
Hi folks, are we alive or dead? I know this recent rain has been a bit of a dampner especially on travel around town, but is anyone interested in doning something soon-ish? This weekend is out, too close and more rain on the way, unless you want to work in my studio? Anyone else with alternatives?
posted about 3 weeks ago by backagaintohn
Hey guys This group is working out so well It is really a good job TSC and Will! Good luck for the next events!
posted about 4 weeks ago by TscTempest
Hey vulephuong welcome. Yes, it is lovely weather for some photos. Since Will (loominpapa) is away at this time, is anyone interested in doing a studio/indoor-outdoor activity? I have a studio and terrace, nearby is West Lake and some "browning off" lotus which could be fun with a few models and reflectors. Anyone know a few people who'd like to join us and swap some modelling for pics?
posted about 4 weeks ago by vulephuong
Fine weather to take somes photos on these days in Hanoi, guys..
posted about 1 month ago by loominpapa
Cheers for the tips TSC. I'll be organising a NOVEMBER meet up at some point, but I'm off to the US for a couple of weeks tomorrow. Any suggestions for a meet up in November would be very welcome.
posted about 1 month ago by TscTempest
Wow - Aplause all round! I was talking with Will (loominpapa) about different software options for post-processing, promising to send him some links. It occured to me later that some of you may also be interested, so here are a few I've come across - Comparison of Noise Reduction Software http://www.michaelalmond.com/Articles/noise_conc.htm Workflow Management From Camera to Web - Adobe Lightroom http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/ Web Gallery Plugins for LR2 a) LRG http://www.lightroomgalleries.com/index.php b) TTG http://theturninggate.net/ Lightroom Develop Presets http://www.oreillynet.com/digitalmedia/blog/2007/04/oneclick_wow_develop_presets_f.html http://www.ononesoftware.com/downloads/ Panorama Stitching http://www.tshsoft.de/en/panoramastudio/index.html http://hugin.sourceforge.net/ HDR http://www.supportingcomputers.net/ http://www.vanilladays.com/hdr-guide/ Virtual Photographer Plugin for Photoshop http://www.optikvervelabs.com/ Super Enlargement http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=2 dSLR Fractal Sharpen Photoshop Actions http://actions.home.att.net/dSLR_Fractal_Sharpen.html Enjoy.
43 members! This is one large group! At the next monthly meet up (November) we had better see a few more people turn out - or else! Seriously though, we always have a laugh when members get together, so try and make the next one folks.
Well, it's 7:30 in the morning and raining 'cats and dogs'. I don't know if you will be there, it's a question of how 'hard core' photo-freak you believe yourself to be. I'll be there, and I'll bring some ziplock bags for thoese without rain protection for their cameras. But I guess, if you're reading this, it's probably already too late ;-)
posted about 2 months ago by loominpapa
Hi cutesnow, Welcome to the TNH photography group. We're meeting up on Sunday morning to take pictures of the Hanoi old quarter, then going for lunch together. Come and join us! Meeting at 8AM at the north end of Hoan Kiem Lake, opposite the fountain.
posted about 2 months ago by cutesnow
Hi to all! I am new and I really like taking photos. Hope to join you :)
posted about 2 months ago by hachantv
thank you TSC :). hope to see you guys this Sunday.
Indeed you're right TSC. Day is now changed to Sunday 5th October: http://newhanoian.xemzi.com /event/show/881
posted about 2 months ago by TscTempest
anyone, with any type of camera, is more than welcome. I've seen people using a variety of cameras, including: 35mm (film) slr cameras, compact digital, a Russian rangefinder (manual point and shoot) camera, twin lens reflex, and prosumer digital slr's. The whole idea, someone correct me if I'm wrong, is to meet up, enjoy each other's company, go somewhere and more or less do your own thing with whatever you've got to play with. You are cetrainly welcome here.
Hi folks, It looks like there's a few people who can't make it this Saturday (4th). Do anyone have any objections to changing the date to Sunday (5th)?
hello guys. would you please tell me if it's possible for a local one with just a old and simple digital cam (but a great love for photography :D) to join your group?? 'Cause everyone seems so professional.
Sorry guys, I can't make a firm commitment as that's the day of my son's second birthday party - I have to cook. His actual birthday is on the 2nd. If I'm there it's serendipity... Cheers one and all! :-D
**OCTOBER MEET UP** As I'm away for the middle part of October, this one's going to be very soon - Saturday 4th October. This time we'll keep it local, no travelling out to the provinces this time. Also, we'll just be meeting up for the morning and sharing our pictures and getting to know each other over lunch afterwards. The plan is to tap that rich vein of urban photographic opportunity that is Hanoi's Old Quarter. Whether you're looking for markets, crowded streets, traditional craft streets, it's all there. So come and join us at 8 AM, Saturday 4th October. We'll meet at the north end of Hoan Kiem Lake, opposite the fountain. Please confirm attendance on the event page. You can contact me on 0903 299 478 or by TNH mail.
Had a great time, thanks loominpapa for getting this rolling. Some interesting and unexpected events on thies trip made it very worthwhile and personally rewarding. Just posted a few pics here, putting the rest on Flickr. Look forward to the next meet. It'd be nice if it was kind of like a morning (1/2 day) event somewhere easy to get to, at an early hour with lots of locally interesting diversions... :-D Cheers.
OK folks, To all those coming: See you bright and early at 95 Giang Van Minh. You can get in touch with me on 0903 299 478 if you need to. To all those not coming: Hope to see you next time!
Update: Tsc +1
Attention TNH Photographers! Transport is booked and will be meeting us outside Ete, 95 Giang Van Minh, Ba Dinh District at 8AM this Saturday (20th). The transport cost is 900,000VND split between us, so depending on numbers (13/15 - some are undecided) it should be pretty reasonable. Please can you SMS or mail me (TNH mail) to confirm attendance. You can contact me on 0903 299 478.
Makor - We'll split the transport costs between those attending, but there's no other costs, except for whatever you need to spend yourself (lunch, refreshments etc).
posted about 2 months ago by Makor
Do we have to pay and how much?
***SEPTEMBER MEET*** Looks like we've got a bigger group this time - great! I think we can combine Van Phuc 'Silk Village' and Duyen Thai 'Lacquerware village' in one day, as they are both in Ha Tay Province and easily reached. The list of members for the trip is: loominpapa +1 grubby Jackfruit TSC Tempest angelonbroomstick +3 DevDuo +1 kinvanhoa Total = 12 Let me know if you are not on the list and want to come, or if you are not going to make it. I need to know by Monday please, so transport can be arranged. Looking forward to it! P.S please excuse my typos on the email...
posted about 2 months ago by angelonbroomstick
thanks this is helpful.
I bought a dry cabinet recently. It controls the humidity level inside (powered by mains electricity). The smallest one is $80 which would be big enough for a few lenses, maybe 2 camera bodies, and a few other bits and pieces. A-Dong Photo has lots of sizes. It is really important to keep you gear dry, especially lenses, and especially in the cooler weather. 6 of my lenses suffered from fungal growth during the high humidity and low temperatures of March/April this year. Failing a dry cabinet, you can seal gear in zip-lock bags with packets of silica gel.
question: what do you guys do to keep ur camera from sweating in this sauna? my sister said there is some type of box to keep the camera from humidity. I saw some and it's made from plastic so i don't know how protective it could be. Help plz?
Hey loominpapa, can you count me + 2 in for tha van for sep 20th.thanks
posted about 2 months ago by Jackfruit
I'm new here and I do love taking photos though I'm not really good at it. Hope I can join in the offline meeting on Sep 20th.Nice to see all of u.
posted about 3 months ago by TscTempest
Sounds good, hopefully I'll get there this time. :-D
posted about 3 months ago by grubby
hey, has anyone tried that place on Hang Bac that was mentioned in Ask ANH? I need to get my B&W film from last time developed.
posted about 3 months ago by angelonbroomstick
let me know if you need any help organizing transport.
I'd hop on tha bus if it's goin to either Silk Village or Laquerware. Fiesta sounds great! It'd be cool to look at the fotos fresh off the trip and share our thoughts. either or both or neither. but one is nice.
posted about 3 months ago by loominpapa
Hey folks, It's time to organise the September meet! Proposed date: Saturday, 20th September. Let's have some suggestions for a venue/trip for the day, please. PM, SMS, or post here. Suggestions for a venue so far: -Silk Village -Laquerware Village -Aircraft musuem Like last time, I will arrange four wheeled transport for those that don't drive or would like to save their backsides the pain of going by motorbike. I need to know at least three days before though, so I can get the right transport. We'd aim to meet early in the morning (0800 or so), and be back for early evening. I think it'd be cool if we could end the day with a few drinks and a meal too. Let me know if you're interested in going. I'll update the event in the calendar once details have been decided. Look forward to seeing all of you on the 20th!
nice to see more ppl joinin this group.Sep meet up will be a blast. Anyone interested in going to the silk village? it sounds neat. i haven't been there.
Hi VietSam. All are welcome, no flashy photography equipment required. There'll be one in September, just need to work out the details. Check the message board here, emails will be sent as well.
posted about 3 months ago by VietSam
I'm really interested in coming along to one of these meet ups... I have no flash photography gear, but my little digital may suffice! Please let me know when the next one is on! Cheers Sam
Thanks to all those who made it on Saturday, a good day even if it was a bit on the hot side! Suggestions welcome for Septembers meet - post them here for members to see. Don't forget to join the flickr group : http://www.flickr.com/groups/nhphotography/ and add you photos for all to see.
Hey i am new to this group. Just wondering if anyone interested in a random photoshoot next week?i have an idea but would like to go shoot with someone else as well! Also, i am working on an organic farming project with a village outside of the city and would need a volunteer photographer in the near future to take photos for promotional materials...in return you get a nice escape from a city and clusters and perhaps some delis veggies. if you are interested, plz msg me. thanks p.s OH and anyone here knows much about DSRL 40? i just got a new one and would appreciate some mentoring even i've figured quite a bit on my own as well.
OK, so the meet up is this Saturday. Members coming are (at the last count) grubby, TSC + 2, Arundati +1, Granteralus, Loominpapa. In total that's 8. Anyone else, let me know. TSC's trying to arrange a minivan, or some such transport to get us there, but I assume some of you will want to drive. Let me know if you need transport. Where would be the best place to meet? I assume somewhere fairly central, so let's say by the entrance to The Huc (Red) Bridge on Hoan Kiem lake. I think it would be worthwhile heading out as early as possible to make the most of the morning - I was thinking of 08:00. Any problems with that? PM, email or contact me on 0903 299 478
posted about 3 months ago by NickinNam
My name is Nick. Moved to Hanoi two months ago. Former USAF photographer. Feel like getting back into it abit. Recently ordered some FSU (film) cameras and glass on ebay. Might need some gadgets and do-dads. Will need to know where I can get some e-6 and possibly B&W processed with digital scanning onto a CD. Can anyone give me some reccomendations on shops where I can buy this pseudo-Leica stuff and some good "normal price" processing and scanning? Private message OK. Thanks, Nick
OK, I'll find out about transport. Anyone who wants to split a taxi / minivan let me know ASAP.
I don't have a bike either, so I'll ned transport too. :-)
OK, looks like it is Saturday then (Guffman, hopefully we can do one on a Sunday next time). Arundati I assume you'll be motorbiking then? Who else needs transport? I don't drive a bike so I'll be looking into options. Let me know ASAP.
posted about 3 months ago by arundati
Yeah, I like Vong village too, despite the fact that nearly nothing left there :( Wait to the October... If we go all the day, we'll have rather much time, enough for visiting to Dong Ho, both are famous tourist spots and near to each other. I register for me and 1 more friend. Saturday is better for me too. I prefer bikes to car because of the mobility. The scene on the way can't be ignored. But car is safer :)
Hi loominpapa, I may have some more (+3?), I'll call you when I get back. Travelling today, so you should hear from me in the next couple of days. :-D
Phu Lang sounds good to me. (I also like the idea of Vong village, but that sounds like it would be better in the early autumn). Looks like we've got 5 people, so we could hire transport to get there and back. 50km should take about 60 - 90mins to get to, I reckon. Saturday would be the best day for me, any problems with Saturday? Thoughts on transport? Let me know then I'll put it in the events calendar.
Hmmmm, I like the idea of Phu Lang. [I like "happy snapping," most of my tavel pics are nothing more than that] :-D
I recommend 2 spots : Dong Ho Painting village, and Phu Lang Earthenware village. But it's rather far from the centre of Hanoi, about 50km. So, we need enough bikes. Otherwise, Bat Trang - ceramics village is the choice, only 10km and we can go by public bus (But personnally, I think it's somehow commercialized now). PS : I'm not a professional photographer, so I don't care much about the techniques as you do...
Here's a write up on some of the craft villages: http://www.vnviews.com/vietnam-travel-misc/craft/Vietnam-The-Craft-Villages.php And here's a list on some (I think) which are probably close enough for a quik visit: Bat Trung Ceramics Village Van Phuc Silk Village Le mat Snake Vilage Doi Tam Drum-making Village Dao Phuc or Hoi Cham Tam Watter Puppet making villages Dong Ho Painting Village Dong Ki Wood Sculpture Vilage Phu Lang Earthenware Vilage Buoi Paper making Village Chuong Conical (Non) Hat Village Van nam Embroidery village De Cau or Dong Mai Bronze Casting Villages Can we clarify, just what people want to photograph? Is it something specific requiring a particular approach and/or technique and we discuss/try that out? OR Day tripping and 'happy snapping' what ever we stumble across? OR Some other purpose? What's the stimulus or motivation we're aiming for here, on this trip? Answering these questions might help to select the most suitable 'next' location. BTW, I'm keen to photograph craftspersons in the process of making something, from raw material collection through to finished product, i.e. documenting a production process. How about you?
a trip to an outlying village sounds alright. This time I'll bring me 'A' lenses.
Arundati - sound like a good idea. Any of those you would recommend?
Me : maybe. But a little confused because I find it's different between views of foreigners and locals. What's about the suburb ? a trade village like Tho Ha, Phu Lang, Bat Trang...
Suits me
How about an August meet-up? Weekend of 23rd/24th (Day to be decided). Any takers? Any suggestions for location? Let me know by Weds 14th, and I'll create an event in the calendar.
Hi folks, anything coming up later this month? I'm currently in Hmburg, Germany and woun't be back unti the 14th of August and I'm keen to go out and "paint with light" any time after that. Aslo, a quick thanks to loominpapa for organising the get together at Lenin Park, I was actually on the way there, but an unforseen issue came up at home and I had to bail. Some of the pics from the shot look really great! Especially the guy on the bench, and the tent :-D
posted about 3 months ago by Aaron
Does anyone here know if there's a place where I can rent Canon lenses by the day? I need a 24mm for a job, but don't really care to own one. Or rather don't really care to spend the money to own one. Thanks a lot.
posted about 4 months ago by anand
Being in Hanoi has been great fun, I hated to leave but sure shall come back again. I was very lucky to have met many great people, thank you loominpapa, I had a great time during the meet up at Lenin park and the dinner. Soon I shall upload some photos I had taken, please just let me first link to them: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/sets/72157606073046775/ and also one video I had taken while riding on a bike through the city: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4ISm71bUWw best greetings, anand alias kuuan alias andreas
posted about 4 months ago by loominpapa
Hi Arundati, Welcome I've always both sent the message to the group and posted it here, as well as announced on the Flickr Group I've set up to share the photos. The reason I didn't create an event this time was due to lack of response about the propsed event. A few of us eventually decided to meet up when we met in person at the New Hanoian bash the Friday before I hope we can get a few more members together for another meet up in August - suggestions welcome.
posted about 4 months ago by arundati
Hi folks, I'm newbie to photography and also this group. So sorry I missed the last meeting. Loominpapa, if you make the next meet-up someday, please "Send a msg to this group", or "Creat an event", do not "post it here". Maybe some members don't log in frequently,like me :) Hope to join you in the near future. Thanks so much.
Good to finally get a photo-taking meet-up going, that was fun! Hope you're on the mend now Marc. Hi Aaron, maybe you can make the next one - hopefully we'll get one scheduled in August. Watch this space.
posted about 4 months ago by newcham
sorry I couldn't make it Sunday guys..I had a near death experience and went to hospital..OK now..cheers..Marc
posted about 4 months ago by grubby
hello Aaron. you just missed us in Lenin Park on Sunday. Lots of gearhead fun was had, though I haven't seen any of the final results yet.
posted about 4 months ago by Aaron
I'm new here and just saying hello. Hello.
I'll be there! With my camera!
Well this idea didn't quite work out. BUT Some of us are meeting up for a little photo session on Sunday afternoon. 3pm, at the Le Duan entrance to Lenin Park (opposite Ba Mau lake). Come and join us if you can!
Ok, no other takers then. Which day would be preferred people?
Right, I've check my emails and so far we've got 4 takers for a photography day trip to somewhere near Ha Noi. The date I posted initially was wrong - it should be 19/20th July. Destination is still open for discussion. 1. loominpapa 2. AmiShah 3. TSC Tempest 4. newcham Anyone else interested? PM me or reply in the thread. http://www.flickr.com/groups/nhphotography/
posted about 4 months ago by TscTempest
Count me in.
Hi everyone, I hope to organise a meet up for the weekend of the 18th/19th July. I was thinking it would be a nice idea to get out of the city and take day trip to somewhere near Ha Noi. Was thinking of Duong Lam village or some such place. A tour could be arranged or just transport. It's be nice to get a meet up with at least half of the group - any takers?
posted about 5 months ago by TscTempest
Hello folks, well I finally got around to getting my first pics of Hanoi and Hung Yen up online. They're not great but they do represent my very first contact with Vietnam. I've looked at some of the pics here and I think they're quite cool. In the meantime, you can have a look at my first offerings at http://www.tsctempest.com/ regards, Tsc.
Hello folks, Well. It has been a long drawn out process, our getting a visa for Vietnam, but I hope we will be among you within the next couple of weeks. I'd love to hook up with some of you and go out and take some photos of some interesting places. In the mean time, just a bit of news, I was recently selected as "Artist of the Month" for http://www.creative88photo.com so why not check it out. Cheers to all, hope to meet and see you soon.
posted about 6 months ago by loominpapa
I will be out and about with my camera on Saturday 31st (this coming Saturday). Should anyone want to spend the afternoon taking pictures, I will wait at Papa Joes coffee at the top of Hoan Kiem Lake between 2 and 3pm. Come and join me and we'll go and take pictures of the old quarter and surroundings, or just come for a coffee and chat about photography! It'd be nice if we could finally get some of the group together.
Right. A meet up is required - I'll find a place and a date sometime this week/next weekend.
posted about 6 months ago by Michal
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