Excellent. I spent about a month in Ta Van and SaPa last year. I wish the tourist visa had lasted longer. Was an absolute joy to zip through the valley and up the mountainsides everyday, taking pictures of some of the most beautiful vistas you'll ever see.
Hey, sadly the last Vietnam vlog. Always interesting to see the new perspective to the familiar stomping grounds. I love how all of your shots remind me of all the shots I snapped on my first trip there too. Definitely a lot more local experiences to discover still, so please let me know if you ever return again, and I'll help you organise some more unique activities 😊 It's harder in the north, as many of the locals don't speak Vietnamese as well as English, so having a local guide can be the only way to experience some parts of the area and culture fully. Keen for the next travel vid. I always feel energised by watching them, and a lot of nostalgia as I don't get to do it as often these days too.
This is by far one of the best videos I have seen of late. It made a refreshing change from the general hustle bustle city videos. Fantastic images and narrative. Many thanks for sharing this amazing content.
Loved the travel video blogg format with the images coming and going too. looked like such freedom riding the bike theer Hashem in that beautiful setting. Could really see myself enjoying that :) Always considered going there as i love traveling in Asia and the scenery. never been there though so a great recommendation :) I know its much more touristy than in past, but still looks to be in better "shape" than Thailand for example.Also it looks as if the people still dont really care about being photographed either which of course is a big bonus! Cheers! /Martin.
The Kentmere and XZ-1 shots are heavenly! Love this video so much, Hashem! This along with your Bangladesh vlog are my favorites. Looking forward to your next Bangladesh video!
Great video Hashem! Makes me want to go back to Vietnam so bad. And also makes me want to pick up an Olympus xz-1! The photos look great from that little thing.
Great shots! I like the one of the lady with a bundle of sticks over her shoulder. Love the Vision 2 250D. In my opinion it's even nicer than Vision 3. Not just saying that because I sell it lol. But seriously, the colours are more true to life whereas I sometimes find Vision 3 250D a bit warm. Great video. I thought the choice of music was really fitting also.
@@pushingfilm already started haha some great packages out there and the prices look decent. I’m off back to England in sept with stops overs in Singapore and HK so this year is out but next year Vietnam is on the cards cheers
this just shows how much you can handle an M. on a constantly vibrating moped/bike still gets you great images. don't baby your tool, but still take good care of it!
Wonderful video, Hashem! Love the portions on your bike, riding on those breathtaking narrow mountainside roads! You and Sarah are very brave adventurers! The Kentmere 100 shots look great! Nice job with that film. Also nice job with the motion picture film! How was it communicating with the people there on your various stops? Do they speak English? Was curious about that. Look forward to the next video. Thanks for creating this travelogue! 👍🏻👍🏻
How did you manage riding in what I'm assuming are at least some bumpy roads with a rangefinder without knocking it out of alignment? Im bicying the camino Portugueses in September and sections of it will be cobblestones and i was hoping to bring my moskva 4 which is a 6x9 folding rangefinder ( copy of a zeiss super ikonta) but I'm worried about ruining it
I've never worried much about that... and am under the impression that it takes a really hard knock (like a drop) to cause it. But, I guess it's always a possibility.
@@pushingfilm interesting video BTW! 10 rolls, say 360 compared to 3600 if you were shooting digital!! I’m getting back into film with my Leica M-A and it is so nice that it slows you down and really think about the image lighting and composition, installed if all the options in the menus of modern cameras. It is a very rewarding experience, and I’m thinking of getting the M11-D for a similar reason.
A very interesting video. Thank you. Of all the countries in the world, Vietnam is the one that just isn't suited to B&W film. Your video makes that very clear.
Absolutely gorgeous vid. Thanks a million for the work. Really enjoyed this one.
Glad to hear that!
I really dig how you showed your images, like they are framed. Never have seen it presented like this! Really enjoyed this one 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely photos! Your trek through Vietnam has been a great series. The long uploads are always fun to watch!
Thanks very much!
Lovely viewing, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Glad u came to Viet Nam!! Love your film photography as always
Thanks! 😃
For me, this was one of the most enjoyable videos you have done....good narration, great videos and photos. That looks like one fun loop to play on!!!
Thanks mate! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it
The ha giang loop! Takes me back to 2016! Awesome experience!
I like the fact that you include some missed shots/ones you're not as happy with in the video! Shows the process quite nicely!
Glad you thought so!
I always look forward to your uploads, love the content!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
This is a fantastic video, one of the best i've seen in a while, thank you for posting your experience, greetings from Whangarei NZ.
Thank you very much!
I really enjoyed this one. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent. I spent about a month in Ta Van and SaPa last year. I wish the tourist visa had lasted longer. Was an absolute joy to zip through the valley and up the mountainsides everyday, taking pictures of some of the most beautiful vistas you'll ever see.
Totally agree!
Hey, sadly the last Vietnam vlog. Always interesting to see the new perspective to the familiar stomping grounds. I love how all of your shots remind me of all the shots I snapped on my first trip there too. Definitely a lot more local experiences to discover still, so please let me know if you ever return again, and I'll help you organise some more unique activities 😊 It's harder in the north, as many of the locals don't speak Vietnamese as well as English, so having a local guide can be the only way to experience some parts of the area and culture fully. Keen for the next travel vid. I always feel energised by watching them, and a lot of nostalgia as I don't get to do it as often these days too.
I'll definitely let you know if I'm gonna be there again!
Really enjoyed the video, great work!
Much appreciated!
Nice! I enjoyed the longer format video. Vietnam looks very interesting to explore, and the bike loop looked really cool, beautiful scenery.
Very cool video, Hashem!! Vietnam looks amazing!! Both breathtaking scenery AND amazing street photography opportunities! So good!!
Thanks man! Appreciate your support :-)
Your pictures and your videos in general are something else here on TH-cam. The picture at 7:37 is outstanding for me.
Thanks so much!
This is by far one of the best videos I have seen of late. It made a refreshing change from the general hustle bustle city videos. Fantastic images and narrative. Many thanks for sharing this amazing content.
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching 🙂
Loved the travel video blogg format with the images coming and going too. looked like such freedom riding the bike theer Hashem in that beautiful setting. Could really see myself enjoying that :)
Always considered going there as i love traveling in Asia and the scenery. never been there though so a great recommendation :) I know its much more touristy than in past, but still looks to be in better "shape" than Thailand for example.Also it looks as if the people still dont really care about being photographed either which of course is a big bonus!
Cheers!
/Martin.
Thanks Martin! Yeah it's definitely a great place to visit.
wow this is really nice, many good photos, that Olympus camera is a little gem
For sure! Thank you
Lovedddd watching this and reliving our adventures! Also really loved the little map animation - so cool. Great video and STUNNING shots as always ♥️
The Kentmere and XZ-1 shots are heavenly! Love this video so much, Hashem! This along with your Bangladesh vlog are my favorites. Looking forward to your next Bangladesh video!
Happy to hear that!
love the pov street with the M-A
Great video Hashem! Makes me want to go back to Vietnam so bad. And also makes me want to pick up an Olympus xz-1! The photos look great from that little thing.
Thanks! Yeah it's surprisingly capable
Absolutely love this tour!
Good stuff. Brings back so many memories from Vietnam. Enjoying your videos.
Glad to hear it!
Thoroughly enjoyed that, what a fabulous trip!! Great images!
Many thanks!
Great shots! I like the one of the lady with a bundle of sticks over her shoulder. Love the Vision 2 250D. In my opinion it's even nicer than Vision 3. Not just saying that because I sell it lol. But seriously, the colours are more true to life whereas I sometimes find Vision 3 250D a bit warm. Great video. I thought the choice of music was really fitting also.
Wonderful video. Really enjoyed the scenes from the motorbike. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it
Bellissime foto e bellissimi colori 💪
Amazing journey photos and work man🤩
Thanks Naj 😁
Awesome video and stills throughout Vietnam is a place I'd love to visit that look road looks sketchy but fun. Time to do some research cheers
Thanks! yeah there's an abundance of resources online now to research a trip like this :-)
@@pushingfilm already started haha some great packages out there and the prices look decent. I’m off back to England in sept with stops overs in Singapore and HK so this year is out but next year Vietnam is on the cards cheers
this just shows how much you can handle an M. on a constantly vibrating moped/bike still gets you great images. don't baby your tool, but still take good care of it!
For sure!
Great video and shots!
Thanks a lot!
Great work mate! Lovely images and good to see your experiences.
Thanks a lot!
happy to see foreigners not only visiting Vietnam, but also one of the harshest place in our country.
hope you have a nice trip in VN!
I did! Thank you 🙂
Another banger, crushed it, looks so nice 💪
Thanks brother!
Wonderful video, Hashem! Love the portions on your bike, riding on those breathtaking narrow mountainside roads! You and Sarah are very brave adventurers! The Kentmere 100 shots look great! Nice job with that film. Also nice job with the motion picture film! How was it communicating with the people there on your various stops? Do they speak English? Was curious about that. Look forward to the next video. Thanks for creating this travelogue! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Anthony! In the tourist-driven areas or businesses they do tend to speak English, otherwise not so much.
Nice work! I'm based in Saigon so if you come back I can show you some good spots
Thanks mate!
Nice video!!!
Thank you!
brother; next time you go, I would love to tag along!
How did you manage riding in what I'm assuming are at least some bumpy roads with a rangefinder without knocking it out of alignment? Im bicying the camino Portugueses in September and sections of it will be cobblestones and i was hoping to bring my moskva 4 which is a 6x9 folding rangefinder ( copy of a zeiss super ikonta) but I'm worried about ruining it
I've never worried much about that... and am under the impression that it takes a really hard knock (like a drop) to cause it. But, I guess it's always a possibility.
Did you shoot the kentmere @ box speed or pushed? I can never get that kind of contrast at box speed
Box speed. I find that self developing and digitising with NLP gives me a lot more control over contrast than lab scans.
how do you manage film and airport scanners?
I tried for hand checks wherever they would accept (in total my film got X-rayed once in Saigon)
How many rolls of film did you shot on this trip?
About 10 from memory (in the Vietnam portion)
@@pushingfilm interesting video BTW! 10 rolls, say 360 compared to 3600 if you were shooting digital!! I’m getting back into film with my Leica M-A and it is so nice that it slows you down and really think about the image lighting and composition, installed if all the options in the menus of modern cameras. It is a very rewarding experience, and I’m thinking of getting the M11-D for a similar reason.
A very interesting video. Thank you. Of all the countries in the world, Vietnam is the one that just isn't suited to B&W film. Your video makes that very clear.