Peeking into the hidden life of Hanoi before the sun rises.

I started taking photos of mirrors on parked scooters and bikes to capture some slices of Hanoi at unexpected angles.

In the in-between times, the quieter hours after a meal and before the next, the chairs are left empty.

I paused dozens of times to absorb a tiny moment — passersby, street food hawkers, locals and tourists alike.