The light at Đông Ba market is only good for about forty minutes. Steam comes off the noodle pots and catches the sun coming through the roof slats.

I shot the whole steam at dawn series in one of those windows. Here are a few notes on getting close without getting in the way.

  • Arrive before the vendors do
  • Buy something first, always
  • Shoot wide, then earn the close-ups

Every frame from that morning is in my gallery, registered the same day.