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Nha Trang Monk by Thomas Jeppesen
Captured within the serene yet complex environment of a Nha Trang pagoda, this portrait highlights an elderly woman who stands apart from the surrounding clamor. While others sought financial gain from visitors, she remained in quiet, dignified contemplation. The photographer utilized a 110mm focal length to isolate her from the busy background, creating an intimate study of character and resilience. The image is award-worthy for its poignant contrast between the commercialized atmosphere of the site and the subject’s profound stillness, offering a respectful, timeless glimpse into a life marked by endurance and grace.
Canon 5D MkII with 70-200mm 2.8L IS | Exposure 1/125sec @ f/4.5 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 110mm
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Originally from Denmark, Thomas Jeppesen has resided in Vietnam for over six years, balancing his professional career in marketing with a deep passion for photography. An architect by training, he frequently travels the Vietnamese countryside by motorcycle to document the lives of rural farmers through a minimalist, black-and-white lens. His work is defined by a commitment to simplicity, aiming to capture the authentic essence of his subjects one face at a time, reflecting his personal philosophy of stripping away the unnecessary to reveal the truth.
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Please don’t judgment them. Because they’re very poor, hard under community party’s control. Communist party destroying moral, culture. .. but I don’t think all bad behavior. If more concern you will see many nice people, good people in there.
THx a lot for this article