Photo of the Day: Hanoi Flower Vendors - Wanderlust and Lipstick

I’ve been seriously considering leading a tour to Vietnam and Cambodia next year. So, as I ponder this, it reminded me of the myriad photos I’ve taken throughout both of these countries. I’ve been to Vietnam 7 times (so far!) so I’ve accumulated lots of slides and digital images over the past 17 years.

The one above was taken on the streets of Hanoi, where so much of every day life takes place outdoors. These lovely women were selling flowers that were probably cut fresh that day from the nearby countryside.

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Travel Well,

Beth

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On June 25th, 2009 at 10:39 pm, Dominique said:

Love the brilliant colors of the flowers. They seen to draw your eye to the foreground of the photo, while the primarily gray clothing of the women provides a neutral background to really make the colors pop.
Nice candid shot!

On June 25th, 2009 at 11:25 pm, Gaelyn said:

This capture shows a wonderful side of life in Hanoi.

On June 26th, 2009 at 6:44 am, Jen said:

Beautiful photo! Vietnam has just recently been added to my “list” so it was a pleasant surprise to find this photo!

On June 26th, 2009 at 6:46 am, Amy @ The Q Family said:

Lovely picture! I want to visit Vietnam and plan to go to Cambodia next year.. So I’m looking forward to hearing more about your guided tour.

On June 26th, 2009 at 8:24 am, Amie from Ciao Bambino said:

I’d love to get to Vietman … great photo!

On June 26th, 2009 at 9:48 am, Sharlene said:

That picture reminds me of something I would see in National Geogrpahic. Beatuiful.

On June 26th, 2009 at 9:57 am, Victoria said:

I love Vietnamese food and was going to add Vietnam to our RTW trip for that alone! I’ll be really interested to hear how your next trip to Vietnam and Cambodia goes. Great photo!

On June 26th, 2009 at 10:25 am, marina villatoro said:

You certainly lead a fun life. 7 times to Vietnam. I’m dying to get my first in:)

I love flowers, love them. They are a big deal in Guatemala too, you can get a dozen roses for like a buck, it’s nuts.

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On June 26th, 2009 at 10:32 am, Cate said:

I like how the women just casually sit on the kerb waiting ever so patiently. Lovely picture.

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On June 26th, 2009 at 6:41 pm, Carolina said:

This picture is so peaceful and beautiful.

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On June 26th, 2009 at 9:48 pm, jackie said:

Oh, really nice shot. Vietnam is definitely on my list!

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On June 27th, 2009 at 3:19 pm, Mark H said:

Market shots come up so well and the colour of the flowers certainly adds to that feel.

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On June 29th, 2009 at 9:22 am, Lorraine said:

The description of so much daily life taking place outdoors is something I wish we had more of here in the U.S. This photo makes me want to go and sell some flowers.

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On July 1st, 2009 at 3:53 pm, Christine said:

thanks so much for posting this! i’m so excited to spend 4 months in Vietnam. if you plan on taking a tour there feel free to use me as your on-site researcher!!