Along the Edge - Lao Cai, Vietnam B&W With both the young woman's

With both the young woman's ao dai and lotus flowers in the same scene

usually in the early morning

Both the woman's conical leaf hat (non la) and bicycle are iconic to Vietnam

as the practice is labor intensive and so many other methods exist

Along the Edge - Lao Cai, Vietnam B&W With both the young woman'sThe Story Two young women walk along rice terrace edge, the one behind carrying bundles of rice shoots to be planted in the open waters of the terrace showing their reflection. The pink and yellow attire of both ladies adds greatly to the scene, making them stand out against the forest green behind. Awards Tokyo International Photo Awards (TIFA), 2024 Bronze (People Culture) Neutral Density (ND) Awards, 2024 Honorable Mention (Editorial Series Daily