SOUTH KOREA
GYEONGJU
경주
THE WOLJI
POND
This pond was part of Donggung Palace during the Silla Dynasty (57 BC – 935 CE).
“I wanted to give the picture an old film-looking style by using a tree which creates a torn effect…”
THE ROOF
This picture shows the incredible and ancient architecture of the pavillion´s roof.
“The amount of detail of this roof is stunning. I love how the colors reappear in the sky…”
THE WOLJEONG
BRIDGE
It was built during the Unified Silla period (AD 676-935), but was burnt down during the Joseon dynasty. Through historical research, the bridge was rebuilt in April 2018 to become the largest wooden bridge in Korea!
“Warriors have crossed this bridge for sure…”
THE TOMBS
These hills are actually tombs from the old Silla Dynasty.
"This looks like a lunar landscape…"
THE
OBSERVATORY
Cheomseongdae is the oldest astronomical Observatory in Asia and it´s appearance has been unchanged for over 1300 years!
“Stone bricks with all their marks and remnants from an ancient time…"
HAHOE FOLK VILLAGE
안동하회마을
THE VILLAGE
This is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty (14th – 15th century)
“I really felt like I was back in the old days…”
HAHOETAL
하회탈
THE ANCIENT
an old and ancient mask from a long time ago
“This mask somehow has a calming aura”
THE ARISTOCRAT AND
THE BUTCHER
Traditional Korean masks stored in a museum in Hahoetal
“These masks were used for dating ceremonies”.
ANDONG
안동
THE FLOATING BRIDGE
This Bridge is literally floating. The higher the water, the higher the bridge and vice versa.
“What an atmosphere…!”
THE PIANO
There was a yellow piano standing on that very bridge.
“Imagine someone sitting there and playing a song of faith and hope…"
THE CROSS
Just mystical…
"Is there something down there…?"
BUSAN
부산
THE SKYSCRAPERS
Modern architecture adorns the beach of Busan
“The cable car is worth a ride…!”
THE LEAVES
This photo was by accident. I just wanted to put the camera away but pressed the shutter.
“A shot can be out of focus…!"
GAMCHEON CULTURE VILLAGE
감천문화마을
THE
HOUSES
The area is known for its layered streets, twisted labyrinth-like alleys and brightly painted houses.
"It’s also called Korea's Santorini…"
HAEDONG YONGGUNG TEMPLE
해동 용궁사
THE PATH
A narrow walk towards the Temple.
"This was actually quite steep…"
THE TEMPLE
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376.
"I took this shot through a tiny window of leaves…"
THE FISHERMAN
Fishing requires a lot of patience… just like photography!
"It took a lot to climb these rocks…"
JEONJU
전주
THE GARDEN
What a peaceful place to be at!
"I want this when I’m old…"
THE DOG
What a beautiful stroll during a snowy day…
“Are you taking a picture of me…?”
SEOUL
서울
THE WALL
Seoul’s City Wall was built to protect the City against invaders.
“There was a lot of micro dust during that day…!”
THE PALACE
Gyeongbokgung, built in 1395 was the main royal palace during the Joseon dynasty.
"A lot of famous movies were filmed here…"
THE MARKET
Gwangjang Market is one of the oldest and largest traditional markets.
“It was packed here but the food was incredible…!”
THE SIGN
Who would've thought of such a historical entrance to a bar.
"This was the last kingdom and therefore the last chapter…!"