Hermit Hideaways

Coming up April 10 is Seoul’s International Photo & Industry Imaging Show. I was there last year and it’s a pretty cool venue. It’s a great way to network and maybe score some solid leads with publications. I met a handful of local magazine editors who were on the look out for contributors. Be prepared to battle the crowds though - the digital photography community is growing exponentially and these events are huge magnets, particularly in a city with 12 million people.

I posted a pic the other day from a journey up to a shamanistic temple nestled at the base of Inwangsan Mountain. This sparked an interest to post another and continue doing so as there are so many gracing both temple walls and doorways.

Despite the rain and bleached skies yesterday, I strolled through Seoul with a co-worker and managed to get a few snaps in. Highlights were Gilsangsa Temple and Seoul Fortress Wall.

Shim Hyun-Chul has another great set of pics taken from a trip to Yeongam, South Jeolla Province. I believe he was using a Nikon D3 here.

Sheltered at the base of Namsan Mountain are the picturesque grounds of Namsangol Hanok Village. Consisting of a beautiful garden and a seemingly endless series of traditional Korean houses called hanok, the village is a welcoming, and incredibly well-preserved reatreat just minutes away from the hectic pursuits of city life nearby. Of particular interest is the solemn, sturdy architectural design of the hanok housing. Built during the Joseon Dynasty, the houses were moved from their original locations throughout Seoul and completely restored before taking residence at Namsangol.