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Banh Mi


Banh Mi
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Copyright: Brian Graney (BrianGraney) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 274 W: 31 N: 256] (1734)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-08
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, 18-55 Canon EFS
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/50 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-09 9:44
Viewed: 476
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I was last in Saigon back in February, but the tourist area of De Tham has evolved: there is a kebab shop and two more 24 hour mini-markets on Bui Vien St, and a new guesthouse has opened next door to my usual place: but walk through the narrow alleyways and Vietnamese life goes on.
This Banh Mi stall is typical - a mobile cart with everything the owner needs to make the most delicious baguettes.

"The ingredients in a Vietnamese sandwich vary most notably in their meat selections. The most common varieties are bánh mì gà made with chicken, banh mi trung with scrambled egg, bánh mì bì made with shredded pork skin and roasted rice powder, bánh mì thịt nướng made with grilled pork, bánh mì xíu mại made with juicy crushed pork meatballs, with the most popular bánh mì dāc bịêt or the special combo which comprises all the ingredients. Also occasionally available is bánh mì chay, a vegetarian option, usually made with tofu or textured vegetable protein...... Although, the most common is made with various Vietnamese cold cuts made of pork, and pickled vegetables consisting of carrot and radish. Also added are chili peppers and pate. ... " (Wikipedia)
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Brian, interesting perspective to show the food stand, It allows the viewer to appreciate the environment in which the food is offered to its consumers. The light management is very good, and the grainy feel added by the high ISO adds to the composition itself. Good job,
Cheers,
Enrique

I like this a good deal, Brian - I KNEW it was Saigon... the colors and the feel. Good sharp focus on the sandwich stand, the rest goes where it goes... Man, you're bringing it all back in spades! Thanks for that. Nice work,
Francis

This is a fresh and really original picture, Brian.great use of DoF and the objects in the cabinet seem to typify backstreet South East Asian life. regards kevin

hello BRIAN.
exellent composition the photo!
fantastic VIETNAM!!
amitiés....aldo

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