Doc Henry Posted January 30, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) ....in Huê (Vietnam) some pictures... R8 Elmar 35-70mm Fuji film Provia 100 .."a vast citadel and royal quarters" Please notice architecture beams and tiles on the roof [ATTACH]185827[/ATTACH] "The Emperor "Long" wished to recreate, in abbreviated form, a replica of the Forbidden City in Beijing.At his command, tens of thousands of laborers were conscripted to dig a ten kilometer moat and earthen walls to form the outer perimeter of the citadel. Later, the earthen walls were replaced by two-meter-thick stone walls built in the style of the French military architect Vauban .... [ATTACH]185828[/ATTACH] Thanks for looking and comments welcome Nice colour with this Fuji film.Are you agreed ? Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 Hi Doc Henry, Take a look here The Imperial Forbidden City... . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
clinchico Posted January 30, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2010 Henry Very nice images. Some would say that Kodak handles the reds better then Fuji film. I think the reds look pretty good in your photos. I really like the second photo however I wonder if you would crop out the right up to the poles. it would make it a stronger image. Herb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted January 30, 2010 HenryVery nice images. Some would say that Kodak handles the reds better then Fuji film. I think the reds look pretty good in your photos. I really like the second photo however I wonder if you would crop out the right up to the poles. it would make it a stronger image. Herb Thank you Herbert for looking and for your nice comments You are right... Here another picture as you said... Best regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinchico Posted January 30, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 30, 2010 Henry Now that is a great photo. Thanks for changing it:D Herb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonboell Posted January 30, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 30, 2010 Nice pictures. I will be in Vietnam in late March. Hope to get some nice shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted January 31, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 31, 2010 Henry, Nice set of pictures. The first is great for composition, details, colors and sharpness. The second is also fine with the crop you made to adjust the composition that Herb suggested. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted January 31, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you Herbert, Simon and Paul for looking and comments.... Some more photos ... for lovers of true color (because it's reality)..... On this picture you will notice the three levels of building wall [ATTACH]185895[/ATTACH] This photo is for Herbert : the right side of the second picture above with the golden ceiling and doors [ATTACH]185896[/ATTACH] Thanks for looking same camera and film Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted January 31, 2010 ....and the top of the door shown above in details : I saw the workers worked in restoration ,it was an extremely meticulous and long job. Those are small fragments of faience which are glued together end to end Thanks for looking and comments welcome Henry Simon, I'm going back next april and next july take the same photos in M9 or M8 to compare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted January 31, 2010 ...and to see the difference how is the entrance before restoration, here is one picture taken in the early 90s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinchico Posted January 31, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 31, 2010 Henry Beautiful photos and wow what a restoration. I do like the last photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted January 31, 2010 HenryBeautiful photos and wow what a restoration. I do like the last photo. Thank you Herbert another famous royal quarter with great basins and bridges [ATTACH]185999[/ATTACH] and there are other places where you can find statues remarkably sculpted in a sumptuous decor, as on this photo always during this imperial period. [ATTACH]186000[/ATTACH] I recommend you to visit this great city if you go ! Regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 1, 2010 Share #12 Posted February 1, 2010 Henri - A beautiful series that does justice to this lovely, relatively little-known treasure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted February 1, 2010 Share #13 Posted February 1, 2010 Henry Now that is a great photo. Thanks for changing it:D Herb Nothing to add from my side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share #14 Posted February 1, 2010 Henri - A beautiful series that does justice to this lovely, relatively little-known treasure. Thank you Stuart for looking, comment and for this useful reminder Best regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share #15 Posted February 1, 2010 Nothing to add from my side Thank you Andreas for your comment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted February 1, 2010 Share #16 Posted February 1, 2010 Beautiful places Doc. I would love to be there for a while. Greetings! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted February 2, 2010 Dear Philippe, Glad to have your news and thank you for looking and for your comment .... another picture of a statue sculpted in the 1800s [ATTACH]186265[/ATTACH] Thanks for looking and comments I am always charmed by the quality of optics for an old "leicaiste" like me for 40 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted February 2, 2010 Share #18 Posted February 2, 2010 Doc, thanks for this enlightening series. I knew nothing of this. Much admired & enjoyed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscove Posted February 2, 2010 Share #19 Posted February 2, 2010 What a beautiful set of photos! A very informative series!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted February 2, 2010 Thank you Ben and Christopher for your nice comments Thank you , thank you for seeing that you appreciate the architecture of this wonderful city in the course of restoration. I will post even more photos if i have the time to scan You will notice that from a technical point of view ,these are photos coming from films: what keeps me still in the film, it is the faithful restitution of colours without any correction with any software photo (i have 2 M8) .... This vast city of many acres is surrounded around by water channels (inspired by western castle in Vauban style) and bridges. Certains plans are invaded by lotus which makes it even nicer decor as shown in this picture (R8 Fuji Provia 100) Thanks again for your many comments and for looking Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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