a glimpse of VIETNAM Photo Gallery by Manuel Libres Librodo Jr. at pbase.com

a glimpse of VIETNAM

This trip allowed me to sample North and South Vietnam.
A quick taste... a memorable glimpse of this charming country.
Please take a look at THIS PROMISING gallery of a promising photographer.
Pong was with us during that 7 day trip across Vietnam.

This gallery is dedicated to a friend, MY LINH VU.
Without her, this trip wouldn't have been possible.
Thanks a lot!

New pictures will be added. Please come back for more.:)

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.
Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines
Currently based in Bangkok, Thailand

toothless smile	veiled smile	charming smile
mist 1	mist 2	mist 3
faceless 1	faceless 2	faceless 3
tay ninh 1	tay ninh 2	tay ninh 3
hairstyle	headband	veil
hide	pose	sell
worshippers 1	worshippers 2	worshippers 3
child 1	child 2	child 3
don't shoot	by the wall	by the window
in motion 1	in motion 2	in motion 3
expression 1	expression 2	expression 3
siesta 1	siesta 2	siesta 3
portrait 1	portrait 2	portrait 3
mother and child	the little girl and the pigs	by the mountain top
tay ninh 4	tay ninh 5	tay ninh 6
ao dai 1	ao dai 2	ao dai 3
sapa portrait 1	sapa portrait 2	sapa portrait 3
morning rain 1	morning rain 2	morning rain 3
village 1	village 2	village 3
musician 1	musician 2	musician 3

GeneWard		01-May-2016 20:28
the quality of your work leaps off of the screen. I can never get enough of it. VVV

Ashley Hockenberry		05-Jan-2014 19:24
Superb !

peter58		10-Dec-2013 14:33
Wonderful gallery! Love colours Best regards from Spain http://www.photoshop-designs.com/

Guest		06-Oct-2012 15:54
Fantastic gallery. And above all, I love your portraits. Superb. -V-

Ashley Hockenberry		26-Jan-2012 20:16
Excellent !

Guest		07-Jan-2012 11:30
fantastically aw inspiring

Graham Warrellow		23-Jul-2011 14:16
Another superb gallery - thanks for sharing!

Musrara		13-Feb-2011 13:56
Your pictures captivate the eyes, very powerful and deep.

Guest		15-Jun-2009 21:48
Awesome! I enjoyed watching each and every picture.

dineman		09-May-2009 10:09
Marvelous gallery thanks you Big Vote !!

Zolt�n Balogh		11-Mar-2009 17:53
What a superb gallery Manuel, I enjoyed browsing the images here very much! Thanks for sharing, big vote!

Ute Weyer ARPS		28-Jan-2009 08:47
Oustanding work!!

Click Hamilton		12-Dec-2008 03:32
I like the way you do your sets of three. It's nice to see how you continue to grow rapidly as a photographer. Your skill sets continue to expand nicely :-)

Jon		05-Dec-2008 18:07
Awesome! hope to visit vietnam and catch the nice light and shadows. go pinoy!

Guest		03-Dec-2008 11:04
Very interesting and beautyful gallery ! -V-

Guest		01-Dec-2008 12:59
Stunning collection - I love the way you shot and composed - beautiful color - no word can describe this - Thank you for sharing - BV

Guest		18-Nov-2008 17:42
W O N D E R F U L without words!!! excellent!!!

Guest		14-Nov-2008 06:04
U are sebastian salgado in color. BIG VOTE

Chuck Kuhn		03-Nov-2008 03:48
Stunning series, having been here twice in the last 3 yrs. Your PS and editing is excellent. Just enough color to enhance and blk n wht is fantastic. Check out my Asia Far east section on here..Tks

photobuff		29-Sep-2008 01:02
Outstanding gallery. Vote.

Jean-Luc Rollier		05-Sep-2008 11:06
Superb! Great shots and presentation. JL Voted http://www.pbase.com/rollier/vietnam

eric st martin		04-Sep-2008 06:41
wonderful work big v

Guest		01-Sep-2008 19:44
Simply unforgettable,...

Zolt�n Balogh		31-Aug-2008 18:52
Fantastic and really professional photos again, Manuel. Congratulations! Big vote, of course!:)

Thomas		31-Aug-2008 10:38
another fantastic gallery! your street portraits are outstanding!

mart senior		01-Jul-2008 22:19
fantastic....vvvvv

Guest		21-Jun-2008 05:07
so amazing pictures

Michal Giedrojc		19-Jun-2008 11:33
very good gallery! my vote!

Long Bach Nguyen		18-Jun-2008 07:01
Very impressive images of Vietnam

Guest		16-Jun-2008 10:32
Wonderful gallery. V.

Lucas Busquier		14-Jun-2008 06:48
I LOVE THIS GALLERY. THE BEST

Dave Berry		13-Jun-2008 05:13
Wow!! Stunning gallery. It's Vietnam as I wish I had seen it. Thank you for this beautiful gallery. Voted.

Julie Bird		10-Jun-2008 07:12
Manuel, this gallery is exquisite. V. Julie

Dave		05-Jun-2008 22:20
Fantastic Gallery. I voted.

Pedro Lib�rio		03-Jun-2008 13:52
amaizing!!! my vote.

Guest		03-Jun-2008 08:41
I do like this Gallery Manuel some great shot in this one congrat Simon

Richard Chu		02-Jun-2008 21:50
Brilliantly captured! V

Guest		02-Jun-2008 04:58
Hi Manuel, I've been observing your work for a long time. Do you use speedlights or other auxiliary flashes? If not, do you use reflectors? Lorenzo

Sandrine Fresneau d'Aboville		01-Jun-2008 06:19
A lot of sensibility in your galery. I love your work, as always. V

pingupingu		30-May-2008 21:42
all compliments were already done vote

Aloha Diao Lavina		30-May-2008 03:03
I miss shooting with you! I felt like I was on a different trip in Vietnam with you, even though it was the same itinerary, the same train, the same bus. However, now that I think of it, it gives me two ways to experience the whole thing again, through your images as well as mine, and that is a good thing. PLEASE POST MORE, you have so many more amazing shots!

Guest		29-May-2008 10:18
Excellent series. Well-balanced with just the right mix of portraits and street. V!

Guest		28-May-2008 09:28
Love the stunning shots you took as well as the composition, the color and the angles. Wonderful photos. Thanks a lot for sharing yours with us. Vote from me.

Guest		27-May-2008 16:05
exllent colour

Guest		26-May-2008 23:27
wow, amazing pictures!!!

banlieues		26-May-2008 06:43
As usual your pictures bring me directly down there, behind your eyes! I would like to go in Vietnam, I hope as soon as possible. You made an exellent work, great sensibility to take portraits and spirit of the people. V

golfpic		26-May-2008 03:07
Very nice gallery.

Guest		25-May-2008 10:25
Thanks again for the inspiration.

lorand		25-May-2008 08:46
Manuel,another superb gallery! BIG VOTE

Dudy Tuchfeld		24-May-2008 21:37
A superb gallery! V

Hans		24-May-2008 06:09
You are undoubtedly one of the greatest photo-artists in the world, Manny. Your Vietnam gallery is just stunning. Waiting for more updates!

Petros Labrakos		24-May-2008 04:33
real special! (V)

Meggi Raeder		24-May-2008 00:42
Absolutely beautiful gallery with stunning images. ~V~ Meggi

Guest		23-May-2008 03:08
Stunning gallery, Manny! Outstanding work as always... vtd

Guest		22-May-2008 20:53
Thanks for sharing these beautiful images of Vietnam, exceptional work and compositions! V

Guest		22-May-2008 20:52
Thanks for sharing these beautiful images of Vietnam, exceptional work and compositions! V

Bidyottam		22-May-2008 19:35
excellent gallery. beautiful color, wonderful smiles. You have captured the soul of your subjects. ~V!

anuschka		22-May-2008 15:05
Thanks for these exeptional images from the land that I love. V.

Reyno		21-May-2008 22:38
Exceptional documentary .... GREAT work Manny !!!

Bob Reynolds		21-May-2008 19:57
A wonderful and expressive gallery. You have some very fine images here

Guest		21-May-2008 18:37
Stunning

Bobby Wong Jr.		21-May-2008 15:09
Bravo. Bravo. Another incredible gallery.

Guest		21-May-2008 13:24
Another inspiring gallery for everyone....many thanks manny. Walang kupas!

Sam_C		21-May-2008 01:40
Stunning gallery, one of your very best. Wonderful tribute to the people, and magic of Vietnam, Big Vote!!!

Jeff Real		20-May-2008 22:49
Viewing these wonderful images is a magical journey indeed. ~V~

Guest		20-May-2008 21:27
Manuel. Another elegant gallery. Thank you. V.

patou		20-May-2008 21:01
Une serie tres reussie de tres belles couleurs , beaucoup de varietée , c est tres impressionnant ,encore , superbe ( v )

uuuu		20-May-2008 19:44
splendid gallery, V.

Guest		20-May-2008 19:23
one of the most beautiful galleries never sights on pbase... a great vote... compliments..

Algis Kemezys		20-May-2008 18:02
You have a magical eye and a nice genuine feeling. See my http://www.pbase.com/alkeme/my_natural_stone_sculture_on_crete_2007

Guest		20-May-2008 17:32
Truly amazing! Excellent work! BV

Guest		20-May-2008 13:49
Absolutely stunning! One of the best travel galleries, with amazing compositions, great light, and a powerful imagination in setting up the shots. Superb!

Guest		20-May-2008 10:28
Congratulations Manny! this is an outstanding Vietnam gallery. Well documented and inspiring collection. VOTED.

Rob Oele		20-May-2008 10:03
Pure magic Manuel, V Regards, Rob

Guest		19-May-2008 22:06
Your photography constantly amazes me. This gallery is brilliant. V

Guest		19-May-2008 21:52
Excellent work. You have a great eye, wish I had your PP skills too!

Patty Roth		19-May-2008 19:06
Oh my goodness! Your photos are exceptional--such beautiful renderings of humanity.

Guest		19-May-2008 17:27
Great gallery. Congratulations!!!

Guest		19-May-2008 16:10
I think Vietnam tourism wants to Buy your Gallery, Manny.....Wow....Great Work.....My Favorite is "hide".... ~V~

Lise Trempe		19-May-2008 13:05
Great gallery with many beautiful portraits. A different and intersting way to present Vietnam.

Guest		19-May-2008 07:31
Really love the way u capture Viet Nam . Stunning documentary works. v

Guest		18-May-2008 22:29
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF THE MASTER...V.

Jim's Atavistic Visions		18-May-2008 20:19
Another superb gallery! VVV!... from Josefina

Denis Vincelette		18-May-2008 19:07
Another wonderful gallery .. Great that you spend your time ( and photos) on people instead of landscapes ... Very High quality of photography again. Congratulations !

Didier Vanderperre		18-May-2008 17:56
I have been regularly looking and enjoying your work, this gallery is really excellent.

Guest		18-May-2008 15:35
Another winner, Manny, V!

monil		18-May-2008 15:25
Excellent gallery with a various subjects and well documentary. The pictures are well composed and love the colors. v

Raul Banias		18-May-2008 13:52
Great pictures Manny. Voted.

Guest		18-May-2008 13:44
Too beautiful, another classic!

Dan Chusid		18-May-2008 06:55
Beautiful gallery all-around!

Guest		18-May-2008 01:36
Capturing nice moments and peoples

witze		18-May-2008 00:09
i love pictures from asia!

Kiriakos Korakis		17-May-2008 22:28
an Amazing gallery ! Very well done Manuel ! ! V !

endre novak		17-May-2008 21:02
outstanding collection.

Marc de Wit		17-May-2008 18:44
so full of live , very beautiful

Steve Morris		17-May-2008 14:09
Another inspirational gallery Manny - it's got talent written all over it!!! Massive vote!

Guest		17-May-2008 12:27
Manny - You never cease to amaze me. Can't pick a favorite from the many wonderful images, I do especially like faceless 3, mist 1, child 3 and expression 2.

Bruna K.		17-May-2008 12:25
You are truly one of the best artist-photographers of Pbase.BRAVO !! Brunak

Guest		17-May-2008 06:47
Another amazing gallery - good to see your work again! V

ltolksdorf		17-May-2008 06:31
Outstanding street photography. V

Ricardo L.		17-May-2008 04:15
A beautiful gallery, a beautiful people, a "promising photographer." / Una hermosa galería, de un hermoso pueblo, del "prometedor fotógrafo".

Giancarlo Guzzardi		17-May-2008 03:32
it's a very splendid gallery, well done presented

Guest		16-May-2008 21:53
Wonderful capture of the peopel of Vietnem. I especially like the pictures of the children. V.

Zane Paxton		16-May-2008 20:37
Masterful images Manny; well seen and executed. All of them are compelling and inspiring images.

Milos Markovic		16-May-2008 17:31
Beautiful scenes from Vietnam. Another marvelous series, Manny.

The Suburban Hippie		16-May-2008 16:47
Excellent! Voted!

Naret Visesvongsa		16-May-2008 14:42
Manny, Your own style create the different POV for Vietnam. Vote.

Guest		16-May-2008 10:21
Hello. My name is Ukrit Oonhateparuk. I'm very impressive of your job and want to take some course with you. I'm living in Bangkok and I'm a Pbase supporter also. It's possible to have some course with you in BKK . I'm still waiting for your reply. regard Ukrit Oonhateparuk (Tangoo)

Guest		16-May-2008 09:54
Exceptional gallery. Your photos always move me.

Guest		16-May-2008 09:43
fantastic work

shatterbug		16-May-2008 07:24
Another trip I gratefully take through your images...this is another superb gallery!

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		16-May-2008 06:10
Remarkable collection of well crafted images. Nice work!!! Voted

Guest		16-May-2008 06:01
You did it again, Manny! Outstanding shots! Voted.

Sylvie C		16-May-2008 02:29
So magical! Now I have to go to Vietnam!

John Florning		15-May-2008 20:29
Excellent gallery as usual Manny. You really know how to play with the light. I never get tired looking at your images. V.

Marc Demoulin		15-May-2008 20:18
Really impressive as always! V. Marc

Guest		15-May-2008 20:06
Manny, Manny, Manny...you've done it again! Big Vote!

Alain Boussac		15-May-2008 19:27
Marvelous pictures from a country that I know well. A lot of inspiration, of sensitivity, and of mastery of the composition, for a new gallery of a high photographic level. Bravo Manny and Big Vote !

xnir		15-May-2008 18:44
Great work!!! V

Aloha Diao Lavina		15-May-2008 15:01
Well done Manny! No one has seen Vietnam as you have...except maybe closely, your prodigy Pong! Well done both. I wish I was on this trip with you....looking forward to experiencing it through your amazing work. As usual, you take my breath away. Bravo. Voted of course!

an nguyen		15-May-2008 11:23
The most stylish presentation of Vietnam so far I've seen. Splendid shots of people and scenery. V

Guest		15-May-2008 11:17
Yet another masterpiece! Vote.

Guest		15-May-2008 11:08
What a fabulous gallery !!!! Big vote ...VVV...

alfredo camba jr.		15-May-2008 11:02
Another winner Manny!! Very beautiful gallery of interesting images! Vote!!!

Guest		15-May-2008 08:11
Fantastic collection, excellent. GMV

Michal Leszczynski		15-May-2008 07:50
Amazing gallery, wonderful photos, excellent collection. V.

Jojie Alcantara		15-May-2008 01:54
Fantastique

Guest		14-May-2008 20:44
Outstanding work Manuel! My big vote.

Guest		14-May-2008 17:07
i really love your travel shots...the colours you capture are amazing!

Steve Viscot		14-May-2008 15:48
another brilliant gallery in the making -v

flowsnow		14-May-2008 12:55
As usual Manny, your pictures are so vibrant. Go man....Go...go....take care! Thumbs up

James Clarke		14-May-2008 05:04
Excellent new gallery Manny, I'm looking forward to see more of this. Big Vote

Guest		13-May-2008 18:08
Finally see your work from the trip! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be in this trip. It was a leap of my learning experience in photography. Thank you so much also for recommending and linking my gallery. It's great to see how creative you have portrayed the elements, which I have witnessed, in your own perspective. Even you just started posting, this gallery is full of stunning shots already. I'm sure there will be a lot more inspiring shots to come... as usual :) VOTED!!!

Paco L�pez		13-May-2008 16:51
Spectacular!!!!!!!!!!! Colourful and marvelous gallery!!! Thanks for share it!!!!!!!! Big vote!!

ltanh		13-May-2008 16:12
Nice pics about Vietnam! TFS

Guest		13-May-2008 14:12
Looks like another masterful gallery.......V

chyeheng		13-May-2008 13:21
Another signature work from u!

Guest		13-May-2008 12:56
wonderful travel gallery! keep them coming! V

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