In the midst of glorious skies

These days, hundreds of young people in Da Nang are using the photo series "Under the Glorious Sky" by photographer Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa (Ho Chi Minh City) as their phone or computer wallpapers. The series is impressive for its tight composition, clearly depicting Su-30MK2 and Yak-130 fighter jets soaring over Ho Chi Minh City in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country.

The photo series "Under the Glorious Sky" was formatted as phone wallpapers by photographer Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa and shared completely free of charge. Photo: Provided by the photographer.

“When I first saw the photos, I was truly moved and proud,” shared Nguyen Thu Ha, a first-year student in the English Department at the University of Foreign Languages ​​(Da Nang University). The young woman said she changed her phone's wallpaper to the image of the Su-30MK2 formation flying over the 68-story Bitexco building, a new symbol of Ho Chi Minh City – a moment she considers “a symbol of the past and present blending together.”

Unable to travel to Ho Chi Minh City to watch the April 30th parade, Ha chose to follow the event on television and social media. Ha said that the photos helped her clearly feel the pride, efforts, and sacrifices of her ancestors to achieve the peace we have today. "Every time I open my phone or computer, I feel more motivated to study and live more positively," the young woman said.

Not only Ha, but many other young people also expressed their emotion after seeing the photo series "Amidst the Glorious Sky" by photographer Nguyen Khanh Vu Khoa. Choosing the photo capturing the moment two fighter jets fly against the backdrop of the red flag with a yellow star as his phone wallpaper, Tran Van Huy (21 years old, Thanh Khe district) shared: "Just one photo, but I feel like the Fatherland is soaring. Looking at it, I remember the glorious pages of history I studied, and understand more clearly the responsibility of today's young generation." As a mechanical engineering student, Huy is particularly interested in aviation technology and national defense power, and said he spent many hours learning more about the Su-30MK2, a modern, multi-role fighter jet currently used by Vietnam to protect its airspace and maritime sovereignty .

With its emotionally rich style, the photo series "Amidst Glorious Skies" transcends the value of ordinary photography and becomes an inspiring source of inspiration for young people, capturing the graceful yet powerful flight paths of the Vietnamese Air Force's fighter jets performing over Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 30th. The series comprises over 20 photos, each bearing the inscription "Amidst Glorious Skies," taken from various angles and compositions, creating striking snapshots that connect the heroic spirit of the flight formations with the dynamic modern life below.

Some photos are breathtaking due to their perfect balance, such as the image of helicopters flying in a 4-3-4 formation, carrying the hammer and sickle flag and the red flag with a yellow star fluttering in the city sky. Or the poetic moment when two fighter jets tilt through the clouds, with the red flag with a yellow star below. Some photos are adjusted to cool tones to increase the contrast between the sky and the aircraft, creating the feeling that the entire formation is "cutting through the wind," soaring with speed and power that leaves viewers in awe.

Initially, the photo series "Under the Glorious Sky" was shared by Mr. Khoa in the "Vietnam, Oh Vietnam!" group and on his personal Facebook page, attracting thousands of interactions and hundreds of messages and comments requesting the original images to use as phone and computer wallpapers. To spread these heroic moments, he decided to select 18 images of Mi-Su30 and Yak130 aircraft, convert them into phone and computer wallpapers, and share them completely free of charge. Many opinions suggest that the photo series has awakened patriotism, a sense of belonging, and an awareness of preserving sacred values ​​in the hearts of viewers.

Photographer Vu Khoa said he started taking photos out of personal passion, but it was his love for his homeland that made him persistently pursue subjects that are topical, historical, and landscape-related... "I believe that every beautiful moment, if captured at the right time and in the right way, can become a collective memory, something that, in the future, when we look back, we will remind ourselves that we once lived in a moment full of pride," he confided.

In modern life, where young people are often swept up in the flow of technology and social media trends, a photo series like "Amidst Glorious Sky" has become a spiritual anchor, reminding them of their national roots. No need for excessive appeals, because these spirited images themselves tell the story of faith, patriotism, and the aspiration to rise above adversity.

HUYNH LE

Source: https://baodanang.vn/channel/5433/202505/giua-troi-quang-vinh-4006284/