The Hanoi Express
The Hanoi Express
2022, Hanoi, Vietnam | This photo was taken on Hanoi’s iconic “Train Street”, one of the city's more unique attractions. Despite being a relatively well-known spot, I found it to be incredibly charming and spent hours wandering up and down the tracks. The street is lined with beautiful French colonial buildings, their facades weathered by time and marked by the passage of history. The train comes twice a day, and before it arrives, the locals scramble to clear the tracks of tables, pets, and tourists, since the train passes less than three feet from the buildings—so close that you don’t even have room to reach your arms out. It’s definitely a little too close for comfort, but it makes for an exciting experience nonetheless. My goal with this photo was to capture the magic and mystery of this incredible street, with its fusion of old and new, along with the sense of adventure that comes with exploring this vibrant corner of Hanoi.
Camera Details: Canon EOS R, 48mm
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