17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Propeller Trial Run

Making propellers for fishing boats is one of traditional jobs in areas close to the Ham Luong River in Ben Tre province, Vietnam. This photo shows a man testing a large-size propeller to see whether it operates smoothly and is balanced. This job depends heavily on manual operations, and the testing equipment can be dangerous for mechanics.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2017
Date Uploaded: 08.2019
Photo Location: Ben Tre , Vietnam
Camera: NIKON D810
Copyright: © Huynh Thanh Huy
Awards
Photo of the Day: 09.11.19
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