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Things have been rather quiet here at Sidpicky HQ. But after a mammoth month, hopefully things have settled down enough for me to start posting regularly again. Today’s picture is my second photo in the ‘Faces of Africa’ series and is titled ‘Thoughtful Intensity’. The picture of this kid in Humani, Zimbabwe proves that the eyes can speak volumes. What do you think? Leave me a comment and let us know.
Exposure: 1/250 sec at f/14 and ISO 3200. Focal length 200mm taken with the Canon550D and lens EF70-200
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Hạ Long Bay is located in northeastern Vietnam There are 4 floating fishing villages in Ha Long Bay and the only way to get to these villages is by employing the services of these boat women.
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This is what a typical Taxi Rank looks like. You can self drive or use a taxi. Pretty neat eh?
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The houses in the village are modest and they sit on a plastic foundation. Most of the people prefer to sleep outdoors on hammocks. Simple living is the key here. And its not just people who live in these houses.
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Pets, especially dogs can be found everywhere. They appear to have totally adapted to the lifestyle of living around water. So much so, that sometimes they decide to have their own chalets.
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Here’s a dog who decide to try independent living. This gives a new dimension to the term ‘Dog House’. I assume he will have to share this with disgruntled husbands who have been banished by their wives.
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Each of the villages also has a primary school where the children of the fisherman and residents go to. This also serves as a day care centre when the parents are out on trade.
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Tourism is vitally important for the survival of these floating villages and the locals absolutely love entertaining tourists. For anyone visiting Vietnam or planning to in the future, please include Halong Bay as part of your journey through that fascinating country.
What’s the Pecking Order
This picture of baby chicks feeding was taken at a ranch in Humani, Zimbabwe. The intentional blur creates a sense of confusion which was exactly the scenario when the chicks were feeding. Fun Fact: Did you know that Baby chicks can breathe before they hatch. An eggshell may seem solid, but it actually contains about 8,000 pores large enough for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Exposure: 1/1250 sec at f/5.0 and ISO100. Focal length 135mm taken with the Canon550D and EF70-200lens.