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In April 2019, the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association, in collaboration with Phuong Nam Spring Calendar Company, officially launched the second "Vietnam Seen from Above" art photography contest. The contest created a new platform for photography enthusiasts, especially those who take photos using drones.
The photograph "Ban Gioc Waterfall" by author Nguyen Tan Tuan (Ho Chi Minh City) won first prize in the "Vietnam Seen from Above 2019: Proud of the Borderlands" photo contest. This photo contest aimed to reflect the beauty of landscapes across Vietnam from an aerial perspective, and encouraged photographs capturing border landmarks. According to Anh Tuan, the first-prize winner, the photo was taken on December 1, 2018, when he and his colleagues were on a journey of over 2,000 km from Ho Chi Minh City to Cao Bang: "It was lightly raining along the way, but when the group arrived at the waterfall, the rain gradually stopped, and then the sun shone beautifully. We were overwhelmed when we saw Ban Gioc waterfall during the rainy season, as beautiful as a painting, standing out amidst the vast, deep green forest. Looking from above, the cascading water echoed throughout the mountains and forests, creating a magnificent and spectacular sight with its white foam. Ban Gioc truly deserves to be called the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam."
The second-prize winning photo, titled "City Sunrise," was taken by Giang Son Dong (Ho Chi Minh City). "Since Ho Chi Minh City got the Landmark 81 skyscraper, standing at 461.3 meters tall, it has become a source of inspiration for photographers passionate about landscape photography, especially from high-angle shots. I'm no exception. After work, I often spend early mornings and evenings in this area to take photos. I usually photograph downtown Saigon, and most often with Landmark 81, so I know all the angles around the building, whether at sunrise, sunset, or in the misty night. The winning photo was taken on the morning of June 19, 2019, a beautiful day," the author shared.
The photograph "Dreamy Mist" by Tran Quang Anh (Lam Dong) won third prize. The author recounted that in April-June, the time between 4 and 6 am is ideal for capturing photos of Da Lat's misty season. "One of the places I often photograph is the Da Lat College of Education, shrouded in mist like a fairytale scene. Standing on the 4th floor of the school's tower, you can admire the tranquil Xuan Huong Lake, the panoramic view of the city center with buildings hidden in the mist, and enjoy the endless green of Cu Hill and the pine hills swaying in the wind," Quang Anh said.
Sharing third prize was the photograph "Mystical Fansipan" by Tran Bao Hoa (Binh Dinh). "I arrived in the mountainous region of Sa Pa, Lao Cai in early January 2019 amidst biting cold and dense fog obscuring the paths. The spiritual and cultural complex, with the mystical Kim Son Bao Thang pagoda bathed in the late afternoon sun, along with the fluffy clouds, made me feel as if I were touching the realm of Buddha. At that moment, I was engrossed in taking photos in the freezing cold of around -2 degrees Celsius for an hour. The winning photograph was also my last shot here, before my hands went numb from the cold on the 'roof of Indochina'," Hoa shared.
Another work that won third prize, titled "The Awakening of the Midlands," by author Nguyen Thi Hai Yen (Phu Tho), was photographed at Long Coc tea hill. The tea hills in Tan Son district, Phu Tho province, are also known as the "Ha Long Bay of the Midlands," with their gently undulating terrain across a vast space. Long Coc is also considered one of the most beautiful tea hills in Vietnam.
The artwork "Harvesting Sedge" by author Nguyen Sanh Quoc Huy (Da Nang).
In addition to the first prize, author Nguyen Tan Tuan also won a consolation prize with his work "Following the Flock," photographed in Tay Ninh.
The photograph of the Mekong Delta during the flood season, taken by Mai Thành Chương (Quang Nam) in Dong Thap, received an honorable mention.
The photograph that received an honorable mention, by author Tran Bao Hoa, is titled "Colors of Ta Pa," and was taken in Tri Ton district, An Giang province.
The photograph "Traffic Flow" by Ha Thanh Nga (Hanoi), taken at the DK1-14 offshore platform, received an honorable mention. The competition was jointly organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association (HOPA) and Phuong Nam Spring Calendar Company. The competition attracted nearly 4,000 entries from 261 professional and amateur photographers from 53 provinces and cities nationwide. Photographer Hoang Thach Van, Permanent Vice President of HOPA and head of the organizing committee, stated: "The competition opens a new playground for this genre of photography. The beauty of the country, especially the beauty of the border regions, is captured and created in a more powerful and creative way."
Huynh Phuong
- Source: VnExpress
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