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I Moved To Seoul From The US Two Years Ago To Be An English Teacher, And Here Are Some Of The Photos I’ve Taken
I moved to Seoul from the US a couple years ago to be an English teacher. In college, I had studied photography, but I had given it up for almost four years after graduating.
While living in Korea, I got inspired and bought a cheap camera and lens and started shooting again. I was a bit rusty at first, but at the beginning of this year, I made a resolution to push myself as far as I could. I have been committed to that goal and while I still have a long ways to go, I feel proud of some of the work I have been able to achieve!
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Not Quite Infinity 6 years ago
Absolutely stunning! I lived in Osan for about two years, and I never experienced Seoul's beauty like this. I always saw the dull, grey streets of downtown Seoul. It's amazing how you managed to capture Seoul's beauty in pictures. I love how simplistic (in a good way!) these are. They truly amaze me.
Daria B 6 years ago
Hi! European living in and around Seoul since 2010 here. I really like your photos, they're different. They show the beauty of this messed up yet wonderful place, perfectly summed up as a "beautiful mess". Many of the photos you took, like the ones taken from various angles, or having a particular composition, and containing people in them, look like straight out of a comic book (those are my favourite ♥). But, seriously, all of the photos have beautiful or interesting colours and colour transitions. Good job.
Alusair Alustriel 6 years ago
Fell in love with Seoul during my time there and those show exactly why :)
Carol Emory 6 years ago
I don't know how your career as an English teacher is going, but if it ever fails..you'd be a great professional photographer!
Esmee Otter 6 years ago
These are amazing! I hope you're having the time of your life over there :D
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Daria Zotova 6 years ago
I enjoyed watching the photos, they're so unlike the place where I live! But can anyone say why are the power lines in Asia (at least in Japan and S. Korea) in such a mess? My guess is that it's because of the seismic activity that prevents them to be buried?..
Daria B 6 years ago
They are burying them in Korea, but the process takes time. When I was living near Gwangwoon-dae station (it was Seongbuk station back then), the wires were a huge mess at first, but then, after a while, they started works to bury them underground. Seoul was built pretty much in a hurry, and technological and economic prosperity came a bit quick in the second half of the past century, and as a result, there are these untidy parts of town every here and there. They have been constantly reconstructing to match the 21st century tidy look standards, but it takes time, money, and protests from people living in the sites planned for renovation.
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Tanya Kysel'ova 6 years ago
I like Seoul. It has its own soul, atmosphere, beauty, serenity, national flavor and striving to the skies with the highest buildings. Most of all I like the people, especially young - they seem to be so full of hopes, dreams, they feel comfortable in their life there
Daria B 6 years ago
As an ex-part-timer, let me tell you. What you are saying is what small hakwons want you to believe. The overall belief is that, if the teacher speaks no native language of the kids, the kids will have no choice but learn. The truth is, it doesn't work this way. But the owners believe they'll sell better with a teacher like this, so... If you're a, let's say, student with a Caucasian face, they will want you to plau their game regardless of your Korean proficiency. And the other truth also is, there are many international residents who never get fluent to the confident level indeed, but also tons of us who are eager to acquire the new language and get fluent in no time, proudly displaying our skills. Life is really much more complex (and therefore I more beautiful) than boring stereotypes have you believe.
Load More Replies... Not Quite Infinity 6 years ago
Absolutely stunning! I lived in Osan for about two years, and I never experienced Seoul's beauty like this. I always saw the dull, grey streets of downtown Seoul. It's amazing how you managed to capture Seoul's beauty in pictures. I love how simplistic (in a good way!) these are. They truly amaze me.
Daria B 6 years ago
Hi! European living in and around Seoul since 2010 here. I really like your photos, they're different. They show the beauty of this messed up yet wonderful place, perfectly summed up as a "beautiful mess". Many of the photos you took, like the ones taken from various angles, or having a particular composition, and containing people in them, look like straight out of a comic book (those are my favourite ♥). But, seriously, all of the photos have beautiful or interesting colours and colour transitions. Good job.
Alusair Alustriel 6 years ago
Fell in love with Seoul during my time there and those show exactly why :)
Carol Emory 6 years ago
I don't know how your career as an English teacher is going, but if it ever fails..you'd be a great professional photographer!
Esmee Otter 6 years ago
These are amazing! I hope you're having the time of your life over there :D
Nepal Holiday Treks And Tours 6 years ago
if you have a dream to visit Everest Base Camp the highest peak in the world. we fulfil your dream at low cost. we declared the fixed departure date for 2018. please feel free to contact us for more information about the trip. we are always happy to assistant design your holidays' package in Nepal. see more at http://www.nepalholidaytreksandtours.com
Daria Zotova 6 years ago
I enjoyed watching the photos, they're so unlike the place where I live! But can anyone say why are the power lines in Asia (at least in Japan and S. Korea) in such a mess? My guess is that it's because of the seismic activity that prevents them to be buried?..
Daria B 6 years ago
They are burying them in Korea, but the process takes time. When I was living near Gwangwoon-dae station (it was Seongbuk station back then), the wires were a huge mess at first, but then, after a while, they started works to bury them underground. Seoul was built pretty much in a hurry, and technological and economic prosperity came a bit quick in the second half of the past century, and as a result, there are these untidy parts of town every here and there. They have been constantly reconstructing to match the 21st century tidy look standards, but it takes time, money, and protests from people living in the sites planned for renovation.
Load More Replies... Tanya Kysel'ova 6 years ago
I like Seoul. It has its own soul, atmosphere, beauty, serenity, national flavor and striving to the skies with the highest buildings. Most of all I like the people, especially young - they seem to be so full of hopes, dreams, they feel comfortable in their life there
Daria B 6 years ago
As an ex-part-timer, let me tell you. What you are saying is what small hakwons want you to believe. The overall belief is that, if the teacher speaks no native language of the kids, the kids will have no choice but learn. The truth is, it doesn't work this way. But the owners believe they'll sell better with a teacher like this, so... If you're a, let's say, student with a Caucasian face, they will want you to plau their game regardless of your Korean proficiency. And the other truth also is, there are many international residents who never get fluent to the confident level indeed, but also tons of us who are eager to acquire the new language and get fluent in no time, proudly displaying our skills. Life is really much more complex (and therefore I more beautiful) than boring stereotypes have you believe.
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