NIGHT MARKET IN SAPA
SAPA, VIETNAM
Image Number 833
Located at 1500 meters (4921 feet) above sea level in Vietnam's remote northwest mountains, Sapa is famous for both its rugged scenery and its rich cultural diversity. However, as a result of a recent surge in popularity, Sapa has rapidly become a tourist hotspot where money is the new drug of choice. The locals selling in the streets can be quite demanding. Groups of locals follow visitors around, aggressively selling handmade goods. The local government does not encourage tourists to buy from street sellers or give money to children, however it has become customary to hand out toothbrushes to the children.
TECHNICAL NOTES
The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of half a second and aperture F4.5. 45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.