2 posts tagged “photography”
There is a time between the end of fall and the first snow when everything is brown. I like going walking or hiking around this time because it feels like a hunt for treasure. I love to look around and notice the things that stand out against the dull brown colour of everything else. Since my part of Korea has an extended version of this season I decided to go hiking today and take some pictures. The mountain behind my apartment is a nice little hike, and aside from being quite concerned that I might fall down the precarious path, I really enjoyed being out hiking by myself.
You'll notice I took full advantage of the self-timer on my camera. Check out the results.
It figures that the moment I no longer have access to ovens and thrift stores is the moment I begin to intensely crave baking and shopping. I go through phases. For two months I won't be able to get enough apples, grilled cheese and scarves. Then, all of a sudden I'm crazy about cats, heels and orange juice. The problem with my phases is that my physical location does not always allow me to indulge. A large part of living abroad is learning to live without the things you are used to. Which is just one reason why I love the internet. I'm currently going through a phase of style addiction. What I mean is that I get excited about experimenting with clothes, accessories and whatnot. I know that is terribly girly and vain, but I find it just as interesting as any photograph or century old oil painting. I can't do a lot of shopping here because of sizing and the lack of thrift stores, but I do have the internet! I've found several sites that document personal style through ordinary people on the street. My favorite one is called "Hel Looks" and is completely comprised of people the author found in Helsinki. Sites like this one allow me to indulge and be inspired. Even if I can't shop, I can be creative and work with what I've got. Below are my favorite pictures found on the site: www.hel-looks.com
