the grind, a photo from Can Tho, Mekong River Delta

Photographer's Note

Simple daily life scenes, such shots, not from ancient monuments or grand sights, often provide more insight and make the most lasting impression on those travellers who travel not to tick boxes but to experience life.

THIS PICTURE was shot from a car, stuck in daily traffic on one of the main roads of Can Tho. Though not a metropolis like Saigon, Can Tho, right at the heart of the Mekong Delta, has become quite a vibrant kind of place in its own right.

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mesutilgim (0) 2019-12-16 0:23

Hello Benny,
Nice daily life scene from Can Tho, captured wih perfect pov and timing.
Good pov and sharpness, nice brigth colors. Nice framed.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

pajaran (102632) 2019-12-16 0:47

Pozdrav.
Danas smo komsije sa fotografijama na TE.
Lep pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Sve je vise korisnika motocikala.
Lepo pokazanao, dobro uhvacen trenutak.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja.

Greeting.
Today we are neighbors with photos on TE.
Nice view and moment, good text ...
There are more and more motorcycle users.
Nice pointing, well captured moment.
Have a nice day, all the best in the new week that has begun.

holmertz (92852) 2019-12-16 1:54

Hello Benny,
I fully agree with the first paragraph of your note. I would much rather see a street photo like this any time than the average church or palace. The motor-bikes, helmets and signs above the shops tell me so much more about life in Vietnam.
Best regards,
Gert

jhm (203003) 2019-12-16 5:40

Dag Benny,

Echt een mooi snapschot met de scooters met helm te presenteren.
Kleuren en scherpte zijn perfect.
Heel mooi foto werk, bedankt.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John.

Sergiom (117241) 2019-12-16 6:37

Bonjour Benny,

Une belle scène de vue très animée. Ce n'est vraiment pas un endroit pour traverser . Au moins, ils ont tous des casques. Bel environnement très animé.

Amicalement

Serge

macjake (96157) 2019-12-16 7:55

Hi Benny
the title caught my attention because here in Vancouver we have a very popular hike called THE GRIND. yes, this is certainly Asia! So different from North America for sure. It would be SOOOOO strange to go outside in my local city and see everyone wearing helmets and driving scooters! hahaha...could you imagine! We get a true sense of the traffic and the culture with all the adds. cheers
Craig

abmdsudi (88561) 2019-12-16 8:34

Hi Benny
Good catch on the go and great timing for the 'being there' feel showing only fraction of the traffic madness with a constant flow of motorbikes. Colourful glimpses of everyday life in the streets, I think we need soundtrack to enjoy the feel of the hustle and bustle this image generates!! Excellent.
Best regards

GyurMaster (21349) 2019-12-16 12:02

Hello Benny,

With this picture you portrayed the quintessence of Asian traffic very well.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

Tue (82232) 2019-12-16 12:50

Hallo Benny,
Een mooi zijaanzicht van deze wachtende mannen op hun scooters. De achtergrond is interessant dankzij de vele verschillende en kleurrijke winkelborden. Het licht was ook aangenaam hier.
Lars

Gerrit (59968) 2019-12-16 16:03

Dag Benny,
helemaal eens. Hij zit lekker relaxed op zijn brommer. Geen stress.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit