Unripe rice fields with two colors, green and yellow, are causing a sensation in Ho Chi Minh City.

After being informed by an acquaintance that the rice fields in An Nhứt were partially ripe, Mr. Tran Phuong (currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City) decided not to miss this moment.

Besides his office job, photography is his passion, so Mr. Phuong drove from 4 am on March 22nd to be at the field in time for sunrise.

Located about 30km from Vung Tau city, the An Nhut rice field has long been known to many tourists as an ideal check-in spot for those seeking peaceful countryside moments. At the time of Mr. Phuong's visit, the field displayed contrasting yellow and green colors, divided into two distinct sections, creating a unique and striking landscape.

Speaking to a reporter from Dan Tri newspaper, Mr. Phuong said this wasn't the first time he had taken photos in this area. Two years ago, he had visited, but at that time the rice hadn't ripened evenly, and there was no harvesting activity, so he couldn't capture the desired moment.

“This year I proactively asked acquaintances near the area to time my visit carefully. Luckily, on the day I arrived, the farmer had just started harvesting, and I was able to photograph the entire process from harvesting and gathering straw to transporting the rice to the purchasing point,” he said.

Using an aerial drone, one can easily see the stark contrast between the rice paddies that have ripened to a golden yellow and the other side, which still retains the vibrant green of young rice plants.

According to our research, the reason the rice field has two distinct colors is because the farmers planted the rice at different times. When it's harvest season, one rice field has ripened rice with a vibrant yellow color, while the adjacent rice plants are still in their green stage.

Sunrise and sunset are the moments when photographers can capture the most pristine beauty of the rice fields. The rice plants still have a little dew on them, bathed in golden sunlight.

As dusk falls, the sky turns a vibrant red, and the rice fields display their own unique beauty.

"The interplay between green and yellow is not only visually beautiful, but also evokes a very clear rhythm of nature and time. The rice paddies are separated by small paths, ditches, or focal points like solitary trees in the middle of the field. In the distance are mountain ranges, creating an overall poetic and charming rural landscape," the photographer said.

The filming process went quite smoothly because there were many cafes nearby. He and his friends could rest, then fly the drone high up to film. Before taking pictures, he also asked permission from the owner of the rice field and received their consent.

The photoshoot was completed in a single day. He started shooting early in the morning while the dew was still clinging to the rice plants. Then, he continued shooting until noon and stayed longer to capture the sunset with the red sun at the edge of the field.

However, the moment of the two-colored rice fields was short-lived. Just as Mr. Phuong arrived to take the photos, the farmers began harvesting the ripe rice. About 70%-80% of the fields had been harvested. Currently, this scene is almost gone.

"I think I was lucky to capture the most beautiful moment," he said happily.

The distant mountains made the scenery even more picturesque and charming.

The photo shows people busily gathering rice to transport to the storage facility.

It is known that the An Nhứt rice fields have three harvest seasons each year. The period from the end of March to mid-April is considered the most beautiful season when the rice ripens to a golden color and the weather is dry, making it convenient for tourists to come and take photos.

The beauty of labor during a bountiful harvest season. If departing from Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can reach this destination by car via the expressway in about 1.5 hours. It's also a popular check-in spot for many families, especially on weekends.

Photo: Tran Phuong