Harvesting the rice in northern Vietnam, September 2017
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 5 October 2017
Posted as part of Cee’s B&W Challenge.
Shot on a Tim Mannakee Photography Workshop
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Harvesting the rice in northern Vietnam, September 2017
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 5 October 2017
Posted as part of Cee’s B&W Challenge.
Shot on a Tim Mannakee Photography Workshop
Travel with Intent 
Love the texture in your capture, and the positions of the women are perfect! My two cents – everyone has to find his/her own way with the water mark question. Don’t let it hold you back. How many participated in this photo workshop?
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And suggestions are always welcome, but some people find it hard to make comments in a kind way!
Glad you like it Jesh – women of all ages work so hard out in the rice paddies and I was delighted to capture it with some real character.
There were 12 of us on the workshop, plus the leader, his assistant and 2 local photographers/guides. A great bunch of people and a lovely country.
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Beautiful and timeless
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Great shots.
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Your photos are wonderful, wish I’d taken them. I can only think someone above has a touch of the green eyes!
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Thank you my dear – I was very lucky with this shot but I’m delighted that you love it
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Awesome photography, Nice post.
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Outstanding photography Debbie. WOW.
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Thanks Cee
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Wonderful photos Debbie
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Love the second shot!
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Only a tight crop, but I couldn’t resist that look
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And it’s been like that for ten or twelve thousand years…
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And no sign of rapid change
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Not so sure about that. Rural/agricultural population is dwindling all over the globe. There’s only 150-200,000 farmers left in France. 30 years ago there were 650-800,000…
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Yes, I didn’t feel signs of rapid change in Vietnam, though I know many want to move into the big cities for better health care, etc.
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The old-fashioned way of rice harvesting that is prob centuries old! Our daughter-in-law who grew up in the heartland of Arkansas rice country used to drive the big harvester combines. She knows a good rice field when she sees it. Imagine these Vietnamese harvesters do, too.
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I assume so. Still almost entirely manual in Vietnam, humans and water buffalo.
I bet your daughter would enjoy a trip here, especially at harvest time.
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I’m sorry about your critic regarding the watermark. Hope you’ll just let it go. You do beautiful work, Debbie! ❤️
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Another cracking couple of pictures Debbie; watermarks an’ all! I really love the B&W
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Thanks Simon!
(I was disappointed to find my skills and humility aren’t always admired!)
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These are really wonderful. Love the expression on that girl’s face. Inspired choice for black and white, Debs. 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Jo. I love that look too. There’s a hint of fear – I hope it wasn’t because she saw a group of camera-bearing tourists heading her way!
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Great image, Debs!
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Thanks Sue
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😊 looks like you had a great time
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Another great Tim Mannakee trip
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Just beautiful 🙂 Love it
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Thanks. I’m amazed I got this – they keep vanishing into the rice!
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I love your photos, but am annoyed by your ubiquitous copyright notices, posted like you’re some sort of Ansel Adams. Why don’t you just find a nice watermark?
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I am an Ansel Adams!
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Er, not yet. Like photography, humility is an acquired art.
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There is no such thing as a nice watermark. I find them very objectionable.
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When I started putting my photos online I was advised by a photographer to put my name on them. She had many a problem with images used without acknowledgement, sometimes for commercial gain by unscrupulous people. I try to do so without mangling the image
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I’m with you Jo. I think watermarks are showing off, I prefer to just stake my claim plainly 🙂
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Good lass xx
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