Northwestern people and land in the eyes of French photographer

05:04, 30/04/2014

Alone on his motorcycle, Rehahn traveled more than 2,000 km in 15 days around the Northwestern region to capture the beautiful moments of nature and people here.

Alone on his motorcycle, Rehahn traveled more than 2,000 km in 15 days around the Northwestern region to capture the beautiful moments of nature and people here.

Rehahn is a French photographer, who is living in Hoi An twon, Quang Nam province. Having been to many countries around the world, Rehahn especially loves Vietnam.

"I love old people and children more, especially when they smile. I spent a lot of time to communicate with them. Elders invited me to eat sometimes. I shot a lot of photos of during these occasions. I also made them laugh when I spoke in Vietnamese with them: 'no teeth'."

Here are some pictures taken by Rehahn during his two weeks in the Northwestern region:

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

Between Meo Vac and Bao Lac.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

Bac Son Valley.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

Ma Pi Leng.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

Witty smile.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

A minute of relax in Bao Lac.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

Harvest season in Mu Cang Chai.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

A Hmong child in Mu Cang Chai.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

A child in Meo Vac.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

Friendships of the elderly.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

Return from the field.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

The 83-year-old woman in Bac Son was glad to tell about her first love with a French soldier who died in Vietnam.

Rehahn, northwestern region, people, land, ma pi leng, photo exhibition

Rehahn with mountain kids. Rehahn is preparing to publish a photo book about Vietnam with 100 best photos. He is studying Vietnamese and learning about Vietnamese culture through his personal websites.

 

(Source: VNE)