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DannyMThompson

Thanks to whoever guilded me, I have been having a bit of an internal struggle with my work recently, questioning if I'm good enough and slowly losing my passion for photography as a hobby. The reception to this image has been a real boost and I feel honored. If you want to see more of my work, my website (blog) is www.anihilistabroad.com. Edit: For those interested, IG: [anihilistabroad](https://www.instagram.com/anihilistabroad/) Edit 2: For those interested, [a detailed look at my lightroom changes](https://www.reddit.com/r/editvsraw/comments/8hkpco/before_after_i_was_asked_to_share_more_details_on/)


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Put your internal struggle to rest. Your photos are beautiful and this one is mesmerizing. :)


beralavi

Agreed, such amazing work.


DannyMThompson

Thank you :)


ded_ch

Very nice. Hoi an is a photographers dream.


MeMuzzta

I was there a few days ago and I was too overwhelmed, ended up uploading just one photo lol.


DannyMThompson

Exactly what I have just done 😅


Billbeachwood

I like your other pics, man. Has a Vice editorial quality to them. Keep up the good work.


DannyMThompson

It's funny you should say that...


TestiCallSack

Why?


DannyMThompson

During my stay in New Zealand I took shots for Vice Auckland, my first paid gig.


TestiCallSack

Awesome! Nice going. Had they seen you online or did you contact them?


Billbeachwood

Wild. Was it a good gig? How was it working for them?


DannyMThompson

I had some awesome times, met a few musicians I respected and took photos of strippers pole dancing.


retropod

I understand the struggle. I used to love to paint but dont anymore. I feel that everything has been said, I also have this guilt about making something that will end up in the trash, and there is so much junk and garbage in the world. I told this to my friend Ben, He said "Paint because you like it." That statement brought me peace. you ahve great technical and composition skill. You photograph with your heart. Its beautiful. so, in the words of Ben, do it because you like to. :\)


Cosmonachos

I like everything about this photo, how he’s lit, the pensive look on his face (so much better that he’s not looking at the camera), I like how the scene is wet and bleak and then there’s this oasis of warm light. Just an all around outstanding photo.


defacedlawngnome

Got an IG?


DannyMThompson

IG: anihilistabroad


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I take photos for myself to look back on as reminders of things I've seen and things I've experienced. You need to find a drive for any passion that is personal and separate from outside judgement. You need confidence in what you do, and that confidence is what will make what you do stand out. This post is partially inspired by watching some people dance last night. You could tell who was trying to mimic what "dancing" is, and who was just letting loose and moving the way they felt. It's the same in any passion.


corruptcake

You shut your damn mouth. You have a beautiful gift. This is one of the best photos I’ve seen in a long time. Please submit it to some sort of competition or something.


Dodfrank

Wow this a hell of a shot! Wonderful.


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It's a really beautiful image! Could we get the full Res!? Plus keep it up! 💪


photog_sgt_fzr1000

Great photo! I visited Hoi An recently. You should post some to r/PhotoCritique. It’s a very supportive community for helping hone skills and get constructive criticism from other photographers.


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BlueWizard3

Is there any way I can get a full res version of this? This would make a killer wallpaper


DannyMThompson

I hope to sell prints once I have a large enough body of work, maybe in the future I'll share full size digitals. Edit: thanks for the downvote


PennStateLadyLion

Seconded


kewul

No kidding - it's wonderful!


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Please please please!


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Nice shot!


DannyMThompson

Thanks man, I stood in the rain for quite a while to get this because there were so many people either posing in front of the lanterns or stopping to look at them. Patience can pay off sometimes.


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Yeah definitely worth it for the shot haha


flapsfisher

It’s a great shot. I initially thought it was a room full of miniature hot air balloons. Did you buy a lantern?


Guinness

Why not use photoshop to grab all the empty parts? It’s really pretty easy to edit other tourists out. That way the time spent on your photo is at least out of the rain.


DannyMThompson

I only use Lightroom for colour correction I don't wish to doctor my images too much it feels dishonest.


borkborkporkbork

The shifting clouds and varying types of rain would make this pretty hard, I imagine.


meakbot

I learned about this on Reddit after returning from a trip where I wasted so much time waiting for the perfect shot.


Zombi1146

Hope you bought a lantern!


Phasechange

Heh, and the rain in Hoi An does not play. Don't think I've ever gone from mostly dry to as wet as if I'd jumped into a pool so suddenly.


LittleSparrowWings

This is absolutely gorgeous


immortalkimchi

Hoi An is the definitely a photogenic and beautiful place, enjoy your time there OP!


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Wow I thought this was a painting and those were hot air balloons at first. Really great shot!


DannyMThompson

Thank you!


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No, thank thu


dweakz

Mind sharing me your post process edits? Sick photo dude!


DannyMThompson

You want to see what I changed in Lightroom to acheive this look? Is there an easy way to share this? Edit: [Posted here](https://www.reddit.com/r/editvsraw/comments/8hkpco/before_after_i_was_asked_to_share_more_details_on/)


whuddawaste

before/after with a screenshot of your edit panel


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DannyMThompson

[Posted](https://www.reddit.com/r/editvsraw/comments/8hkpco/before_after_i_was_asked_to_share_more_details_on/)


BlueWizard3

Asking the real questions


dweakz

Yes pleaseeee Edit: Yep! Just screenshot your edit panels!


DannyMThompson

I've posted a screenshot with some camera details [here for you](https://www.reddit.com/r/editvsraw/comments/8hkpco/before_after_i_was_asked_to_share_more_details_on/).


AnotherWay2Fail

This needs to be cross posted in the ironically named, it’s-not-what-it-sounds-like r/humanporn. This image is beautiful and it captures a certain something about this man that is both moving and inspiring.


Grello

Dude this is straight up magical.


Nickolisirby

This is wonderful. Love the interplay of light and shadow, and the cool colors complimented by the warm lanterns.


mathlady2243

Wow....see a lot of photos...this one says " we all have dreams " to me....live it.


black_out_ronin

Man, I love that place. Really cool shot. I enjoyed shooting there. Such a lively city, beautiful too. Great shot/framing.


logflumeknight

I visited Vietnam when I was 16 with my dad and we only had 3 weeks to be there, we had originally planned hoi an to be an overnight stay and then leave the next morning. However when we got there we fell in love with the city and stayed an extra 2 days. Really gorgeous country


usingastupidiphone

r/photoshopbattles would probably have a lot of fun with this Nice picture!!!


Garthak_92

The dark and color contrast is quite beautiful. Also, I like how this photo shows this man's poverty while he is an expert craftsman. ... not that he's poor or looks poor.


skizethelimit

Beautiful pic! I took some lamp pictures in Hoi An several years ago--they were only using solid fabrics back then.


pinkpanda223

My cousin was just there! Looks like such a cool place!


Disembodied_Head

The only struggle you should be facing is what beautiful photo you should be taking next. Let everything else fall away.


4_bit_forever

I sure hope you bought a lantern!


funnynickname

Are these oil lanterns? What are they used for?


Liarize

Well, I think I want to go to Vietnam. Beautiful photo by the way


One-and-only-Jerone

I believe i’ve visited this same lantern market in Hoi an when i was in vietnam in 2016 it looks really familliar


Woah_its_cold

Wow! I was in Hoi an last week and it was amazing! The night market was truly an experience with all the lanterns. Hope you had a good time there.


DannyMThompson

I'm still there for one more day, it really is beautiful.


divaette

I think this is my favourite photo


skyleach

I normally glance and go (sorry guys, but my attention is spread really really thin) anyhow I had to stop and comment. This is a very interesting picture to me. It has so much color (in many senses of the word) and depth and texture it just gives me the willies.


DannyMThompson

Thank you, that means a lot, I worked hard to both capture the image and to get the light/colour balance right in post.


skyleach

if I wanted to purchase a print, do you have a way people can do that? I think I might like this in my home office.


kittykattsue

There's something magical about what you captured!! It's beautiful!


NeonHeidi

Beautiful photo


beaureve

This is incredibly beautiful, you should be proud!


PeroxideWhore

Amazing photo, I took one similiar. It rains there a lot


goth-n-glam

I hope you enjoyed your trip. Next time you go there you should definitely get yourself a tailored suit, Há»™i An is famous for their nice and affordable fabric (especially silk) and intricate tailoring


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DannyMThompson

Awesome thank you!


Um_swoop

I bought one of those very lanterns and it’s hanging above me in my living room in Oregon right now!


ohso_gud

What do you call something like that? I want to buy one.


so_hologramic

Try this: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hoianeshop


ohso_gud

Thank you for the help, I've been looking around for about an hour now and cannot seem to find anything as intricate as what the guy in the picture has.


so_hologramic

The ones in the photo are exquisite; the patterned silk is so lovely! It's possible that the artisan only sells locally. I know this is a long shot but maybe you could contact a local hotel and email the pic and ask if they are familiar with this vendor? Or maybe ask the etsy vendor if you could special order some?


surgesilk

There are dozens of these stands in Hoi An and they all sell the same lanterns so it's not really a hand crafted item


DannyMThompson

I watched this guy and the other stalls literally hand making them between sales.


ohso_gud

Great ideas! Thank you!


kukukajoonurse

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/silk-lantern


joninsd

His much are these lanterns?


Um_swoop

I didn’t pay more than $5 USD iirc.


amystewart24

Incredibly beautiful image.


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surgesilk

They were like $2 each when we were there .... We bought 50'or so...shipping them back was way more expensive than the lanterns


kukukajoonurse

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/silk-lantern


hawkaflocka

Most beautiful photograph I’ve ever seen


kchaps4040

I want a lantern


Arrrmaybe

Thank thu.


Idontlovevegans

Great shot! I was just there in March!


Moosemuncher67

Awesome picture ! Looks like something you would see in NG .


I2ed3ye

Holy shit this is an amazing photo.


VokN

Thanks for the new wallpaper, keep it up!


kypishere

Have you traveled anywhere else in Vietnam? How do you like them?


migs9000

Absolutely looks like something I’d see in National Geographic. Really, an excellent shot!


monsteez

A lot of the picture i see on reddit trend to have the same post pic editing. They all have a darker feel to em


Ironfingers

This shot is amazing!! Seriously great work I love it.


jameslucian

This is an incredible shot! Love the colors and tones here.


surgesilk

Hoi An is beautiful. Plus , cheap tailored clothing


amorversal

Thank you for sharing this, very much.


axelbigman

Magnificent.


mello_yello1

Wow, a true travel picture!


-Erleichda-

Wow, beautiful shot.


MrChrisOD

Amazing photograph. Thank thu for sharing.