Lanterns
In the quiet of the night on the Nhu Y River in Hue two young women in traditional Vietnamese conical hats and dresses place candles in the water to offer prayers for health and good fortune
Awards
World Photo Annual
2025Nominee
People
Non Professional
Lanterns
In the quiet of the night on the Nhu Y River in Hue two young women in traditional Vietnamese conical hats and dresses place candles in the water to offer prayers for health and good fortune
About Artist
David Swainson
David was born in New Zealand and moved to the US in 1980 where he developed an interest in photography. He is mainly a self-taught landscape photographer. Growing up in New Zealand, David was surrounded by the beauty and power of nature and discovered the peacefulness of solitude. With his photography he takes inspiration from what nature offers. He has been discovering and expanding his vision to the manmade beauty of the urban landscape
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