Just One Dollar, a photo from Hai Phong, Red River Delta

Photographer's Note

is all she is asking. The Cruise ship on Ha Long Bay docks and dozens of boats like this straggle along side selling shells, snack, just to survive. Many are children, sent out buy their parents. These local Ha Long people live in boat houses on the bay. As the boat starts to leave, well, her face says it AlL

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pnphan (3957) 2005-07-29 20:46

this is a beautiful daily life image Chuck, even known it's sad. We known it sad and yet there is so little that we can do.
thanks for sharing part of my past life with a powerful image.

ngythanh (8458) 2005-07-29 22:40

Not only a surprised PoV, I believe this is the best angle for you to capture from and transmit your statement.

I won't say a cheap bravo. I want to express my full admiration, Chuck!

Thanh

ndb1958 (9289) 2005-07-30 2:11

Hi Chuck,
beautiful daily life scene. Nice composition! And even a good note to explain her expression. Well done.
Nino

PSYOPS (0) 2005-07-30 17:16

One of your best.
One of my favorites.

You are on the right path, buddy. Way to forward!

George

annagrace (2469) 2005-07-31 14:22

Oh, very sad photo, Chuck! The poverty there must be devastating, it breaks my heart to see it. We really take everything for granted, don't we?

TFS,
Alli