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Fanxipan Express Photographs by Ian Atkinson
Fanxipan Express ian isaphoto co uk www isaphoto co uk Photographs by Ian Atkinson tel 447971821107 2
Fanxipan Express Train travel is fascinating Perhaps not your daily trudge across the city or the commute in from the suburbs but the hours upon hours spent staring out of a window when travelling from one major city to another can be intoxicating exploring undiscovered landscapes new countries and vibrant cultures all play their part in tantalizing and invigorating our senses Shot during July 2013 Fanxipan Express is a project that captures these ideas to give the viewer the sense of being a part of this journey to understand all of the idiosyncrasies of Vietnam s single line railway system and to give an insight into the culture personality and social interaction of the Vietnamese people and their country When I travel on a train and see wonderful scenery flying by I always feel an urge to get off and explore sample the local food and chat with the locals Unfortunately we are generally on our way somewhere and the opportunity seldom allows us the freedom to just get off where we want The aim of Fanxipan Express was to enable the viewer to have the opportunity to explore the landscape whilst experiencing what might be seen through the eyes of the passengers through a series of images that explore the very essence of the Vietnamese people their country and traditions The portraits and landscapes are punctuated with the sometimes less than amiable amenities but these images build and develop the narrative and help the viewer to immerse him or herself in the journey discovering the warmth of a wonderful people and a truly beautiful country Ian Atkinson 2013 3
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