South Korea // Part I
March 2, 2010A couple months ago, I had the opportunity to go spend a week in South Korea. It was a wonderful spontaneous decision that happened within the span of a couple hours. We found an insanely great promo deal with Singapore airlines that was expiring THAT DAY, and the same day I got the call from my bestest Cousin Grace that she would be in Korea at the same time which sealed the deal. So we jumped at the chance and booked the tickets that afternoon.
Turns out, we couldn’t have picked a better time to visit. The colors! Reds and golds and greens. I was blown away by how beautiful the natural surroundings of Korea were, and I was like a kid in a candy shop oohing and ahhing and snapping photos left and right.
Yes, a mosquito stung me in the eye, yes we caught the swine flu, and yes my cousin forced me to eat raw crab meat, but my overwhelming memories of this trip remain firmly rooted in the intense beauty of this country. This is only my 2nd time visiting and it definitely won’t be my last.
Enjoy!
More photos to come!
Jessica posted the following on March 3, 2010 at 7:32 AM.
Those are gorgeous. I had no idea the architecture in Korea was so incredible, I want to visit now!
Guy Collier posted the following on March 3, 2010 at 12:07 PM.
Wow – those colours are fantastic. What a great time to visit.
Michael posted the following on March 3, 2010 at 8:13 PM.
Gorgeous images, Hannah. I concentrate on weddings and portraits so much these days, I’ve forgotten how much fun it is to shoot other stuff.
Paul Mozell posted the following on March 5, 2010 at 10:36 PM.
Looks like we New Englanders have some competition i the fall color category. Nice work!
Bob D posted the following on March 6, 2010 at 1:01 PM.
Wow Keith! These are gorgeous. There is a Buddhist monastary a couple hours south of my home, near Boliva, NC. The architecture there is similar. Visiting it is like being on the other side of the world. But certainly not as cool as actually visiting Asia.
Carrie McCluskey posted the following on March 6, 2010 at 3:48 PM.
Beautiful work Hannah!
Willa posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 2:39 AM.
I just came across your site and absolutely LOVE your images! These photos above are so gorgeous and I’m feeling inspired and drawn into your magical imagery!
Harry Who posted the following on March 10, 2010 at 2:02 PM.
What a beautiful collage of colours. Makes me happy.
Renee posted the following on March 16, 2010 at 8:49 AM.
Wow! It’s the first time I’ve seen such gorgeous scenic photographs of S. Korea. It does make me want to visit.
Kim Cavanagh posted the following on March 17, 2010 at 4:12 AM.
What a stunning place, such beautiful colours.
Brandon posted the following on March 17, 2010 at 6:33 PM.
VERY nice colors. My roommate in college was from SKorea so I’ve always wanted to visit. Great work documenting your trip.
Dorothy Snyder posted the following on March 20, 2010 at 1:58 AM.
Oh my. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such photos of Korea before – what a beautiful country! I can’t pick a favorite, I love them all. What an awesome trip!
Audra Colpitts posted the following on March 20, 2010 at 10:42 PM.
Beautiful colours, Hannah. The image of the boat out in the water is probably my fave. Along with the rest of them.
Mark posted the following on March 21, 2010 at 4:29 PM.
Beautiful photographs. I had no idea that Korea had that type of foliage change.
Kim Noel posted the following on March 22, 2010 at 2:39 PM.
Beautiful images. I love the detail. Great job on capturing the intensity of the colors.
Amy posted the following on March 24, 2010 at 6:00 AM.
The colors are amazing, what a beautiful place to shoot.
Ian posted the following on March 25, 2010 at 2:32 PM.
wow! Gorgeous photography. Korea definitely looks like a wonderful place to visit. I look forward to seeing more work.
Carl Simpson - Denver posted the following on March 27, 2010 at 1:24 AM.
These images are beautiful. I would love to to that part of the world and spend a few months. I hope someday I can.
Mindy posted the following on April 2, 2010 at 12:56 AM.
Your photos are gorgeous!
Melwin Silva posted the following on April 2, 2010 at 2:50 PM.
Excellent shots Hannah, great work as usual
Ebphoto posted the following on April 5, 2010 at 11:50 AM.
Beautiful colors!! I have never been to Korea, but now I want to!! You have captured lovely details, and I love the sun haze in the trees…