Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

By Thi Quan   June 18, 2020 | 05:28 am PT
Lap An lagoon in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue offers a fascinating backdrop to the poetry of daily life, as reflected in a series of photos by Thanh Duy.
Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

Lap An lagoon, also known as An Cu lagoon, is an 800-hectare brackish water lagoon in Phu Loc District.

Thanh Duy said each time he returns home to Phu Loc, he stops by the lagoon with his camera. Besides, Duy also brings friends to visit the Lang Co - Lap An - Bach Ma complex.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

Nestled between Hai Van Pass and Phu Gia Pass, the lagoon is one of Thua Thien-Hue Province's most beautiful natural landscapes. On one of its banks lies the Bach Ma (white horse in Vietnamese) mountain range, while on the other rests Lang Co Bay.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

A brush of sunshine reveals the lagoon in flailing light.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

Lap An lagoon attracts many lovebirds in need of wedding albums.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

Thanh Duy, a university student in Da Nang City, said Lap An lagoon is beautiful in every season, but he loves to visit it from March to June most, when photographs would be at their best given the sunshine.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

Many photo props like this bamboo raft are available to visitors.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

Besides typical bamboo boats, locals also use basket vessels (pictured) for fishing. Oysters and sea cucumbers are specialties in this region.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

A group of youngsters pose by a tree on the lagoon.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

Dawn unveils Lap An lagoon.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

A heart-shaped bamboo raft tickles every lovebird’s fancy.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

A round bamboo raft by a withering tree reflects the lagoon’s tranquil setting.

Travel photographer trips on Lap An lagoon

A rainbow looms after the rain in Lang Co bay.

 
 
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