Halong Bay In Fog
by Rob Hemphill
Title
Halong Bay In Fog
Artist
Rob Hemphill
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A cruising ship in Halong Bay, North Vietnam proceeds in the fog with feint views of the limestone karsts in the background.
Situated off the coast of North Vietnam, east of the country's capital Hanoi, is the famed Hạ Long Bay. This area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination.
The region is often covered in a thick smog which comes from the many inefficient factories up and down the coast.
The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon". The bay consists of a dense cluster of some 1,600 limestone monolithic islands each topped with thick jungle vegetation, rising spectacularly from the ocean. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves. Hang Dau Go (Wooden Stakes cave) is the largest grotto in the Ha Long area. French tourists visited in the late 19th century, and named the cave Grotte des Merveilles. Its three large chambers contain large numerous stalactites and stalagmites (as well as 19th-century French graffiti). There are two bigger islands, Tuần Châu and Cát Bà, that have permanent inhabitants, as well as tourist facilities including hotels and beaches. There are a number of beautiful beaches on the smaller islands. (from Wikipedia)
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"Awesome Asia" 04/10/2020
"International Images" 04/08/2020
"Black And White Photography" 04/07/2020
"Your Story of Art" 04/06/2020
"The Grayscale Outdoors" 04/06/2020
"Images That Excite You!" 04/06/2020
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April 6th, 2020
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