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Seognyugul caves stairway bridge

Seognyugul caves stairway bridge

The caves near Uljin are stunning with incredible stalactite and stalagmite formations.

After Dusk over Canola

After Dusk over Canola

Taken just after dusk a lengthy exposure revealed a different scene, showing the reflection of the cars lights on the petals.

Seongnyugul caves fresh water pond

Seongnyugul caves fresh water pond

There are several ponds in the cave. They were great for the shoot, as they reflected light and the cave walls.

After sunset

After sunset

Waiting patiently for the sun to set I captured this HDR image of 5 photos blended together to catch the last of the light that day.

Cherry blossoms and canolas

Cherry blossoms and canolas

Taken on the road along the canolas that day. It was such a beautiful day and the blossoms were all perfect.

Seongnygul caves large chamber

Seongnygul caves large chamber

The caves near Uljin are stunning with incredible stalactite and stalagmite formations.

Pink and yellow

Pink and yellow

This was what I assume to be a peach or plum tree blossoming, it was more pink than the cherry blossoms, the yellow offered a good contrast for the pink.

Pagoda and Canola

Pagoda and Canola

A rest stop pagoda next to the canola fields. AS you can see in the background the Canola's were really radiant.

couplelovesunset

couplelovesunset

Sophia and I love the sunset and as you can see we are again staring at the horizon. A truly beautiful day.

Cherry Blossoms, back to the future.

Cherry Blossoms, back to the future.

Taken on a rainy night the wet road helped reflect all the surrounding lights, a lengthy exposure helped capture this radiant shot.

Wet and colorful road

Wet and colorful road

The beautiful whites of cherry blossoms and lights reflecting at night.

A colorful Spring Night

A colorful Spring Night

Wet roads, cherry blossoms, some street lights and a long exposure

Seogngnygul caves

Seogngnygul caves

The caves near Uljin are stunning with incredible stalactite and stalagmite formations.

Cherry Blossom road

Cherry Blossom road

The streets in spring are adorned with Cherry blossoms.

Korean Spring

Korean Spring

For two weeks in spring the roads are converted into magical highways lined with magical trees singing its spring time.

Stretching for the river

Stretching for the river

An old Cherry Blossom tree stretches its branches towards the river instead of the road. Beyond the bridge you can see more cherry blossoms line the road.

The greener side

The greener side

The Cherry blossoms are satisfied with this side of the road. Springs colors representing in the photo.

Sunset love at Jungamtap

Sunset love at Jungamtap

Standing on the Horizon Sophia and I attempt to create a heart in the sunset.

Rice fields

Rice fields

Fully grown rice fields near the end of Summer, taken in Judeok near Chungju.

Our Apartment from the pond across the road.jpg

Our Apartment from the pond across the road.jpg

This is our old apartment in Chungju. This little pond and park was very cute and beautiful during the spring and summer.

Chungju from Geymyeongsan

Chungju from Geymyeongsan

A view down onto the small city of Chungju, a resident population of approx. 220 000 ppl. Our first home town in Korea.

Tangeumdae lanterns

Tangeumdae lanterns

Lanterns hung in preparation for Buddha's birthday.

The Woraksan View

The Woraksan View

Climbing Woraksan and nearing the top one can easily be halted by all the scenic view points there are to enjoy. The views are vast and colorful, freeing the mind and soul.

Prayer piled rocks

Prayer piled rocks

At the base of Woraksan there is a temple, here we found these rocks stacked on top of each other. Apparently they are rocks stacked by visitors and the visitor prays as they stack the rocks. This tradition is related to the Buddhist religion and can be seen along many hiking trails, around many temples and mountains in Korea.

A cliff in Fall

A cliff in Fall

The Autumn colors in Korea are splendid.

Buddha Rock

Buddha Rock

The religious rock is found along the Woraksan hiking trail. looking carefully one can see the buddha carved into the large rock.

Praying to Buddha

Praying to Buddha

Praying to Buddha, getting his good blessings. Many a hiker make their way up to this magnificent rock to practice their religion.

Fall Forrest Sunset

Fall Forrest Sunset

Catching the sun setting through the fall colored trees in Woraksan national park, South Korea.

Mountain stream

Mountain stream

A crystal clear mountain stream making its way out of the Woraksan national park towards Chungju lake.

Maple in Fall

Maple in Fall

This maple tree along the trail in Woraksan was absolutely mesmirisingy stunning.

Tall Ship

Tall Ship

A WINK tour to Dino Islands, we camped the night on the Island and the next morning I found it to be amazingly calm and peaceful around the Island. Many of our fellow crew were nursing hangovers of course.

Ulluengdo Squid

Ulluengdo Squid

Fisherman hunt the elusive squid in the seas around Ulluengdo. Hung to dry as you can see here in this picture.

Never too Old

Never too Old

At mid-day an old Korean man sits on his haunches picking weeds out of the crevices in Jeonju, South Korea.

Backpacking

Backpacking

On our way to the beach, looking for a camping spot for the weekend on an Island called Deokjeokdo.

Beach Camping

Beach Camping

Camping on Deokjeokdo Island in Korea. We spent the long weekend of Buddhas birthday here, away from the crowds.

Sandangsanseong fortress

Sandangsanseong fortress

The main entrance into the fortress wall of Sandangsangseong. I felt as if we were entering a scene from a tomb raider movie.

Tangeumdae Temple

Tangeumdae Temple

Taken in the spring, the gardens of this temple were fantastically colored.

Sandangsanseong Fortess Wall

Sandangsanseong Fortess Wall

The wall of this fortress stretches around a very small, old village. At some places measuring very high off the ground. One can hike along this wall which stretches approximately 6km, and after, visit the small village in its center to eat the best tofu Jigae ever as well as enjoy really good Makeolli.

A Korean Squirrel

A Korean Squirrel

They can be seen in many national parks and wooded areas in Korea. These squirrels are stupidly adorable.

Ulluengdo 'godZilla"

Ulluengdo 'godZilla"

While visiting Ulluengdo we came across this rock outcrop which I thought resembled the back of a dinosaur or 'godZilla' as its breaching the water.

Dokdo Rocks

Dokdo Rocks

We took a business trip to Dokdo to learn about its heritage and the issue of ownership between Japan and Korea. That aside, being able to visit the Island was a rare opportunity we were grateful for, the rocky outcrop was ruggedly beautiful.

Ulluengdo fishing boats

Ulluengdo fishing boats

The squid fishing boats parked/docked in the harbor.

Tender Korean

Tender Korean

A Korean ajoshi massages his wifes hands on the ferry heading to the main land.

Ulluengdo Ocean views

Ulluengdo Ocean views

Surrounding the beautiful Island of Ulluengdo is these well set up walking trails that allow you to enjoy the ocean views and fresh sea breeze.

Mysterious Korean

Mysterious Korean

One of the first photos I took in Korea. This photo was taken in Jeonju Village.

Dokdo Police

Dokdo Police

The police of Dokdo monitor and protect the Island from Japanese invaders. Maintaining a Korean presence on the Island in order to prevent Japan from claiming it.

Ulluengdo Sea Views

Ulluengdo Sea Views

The Views along the sea side walk of Ulluengdo were absolutely fabulous. With the volcanic rock providing a solid base for the walk way and the green vegetation overlapping towards the sea to meet the clear turquoise blue sea, you can imagine the quality of the scenery.

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