Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Man Passing Convenience Store

 

This was a throwaway photo for Instagram I made while sitting inside a convenience store one chilly morning. I usually delete Insta-Snaps from my phone after I post them, but I rather liked this one and kept it. I suppose it's the repeat of the foreground in the background, the decent composition, and the luck of having this cold-looking man pass by.

After I dumped all those photos in my previous post, I thought about quitting the blog again. I've been reading articles and watching videos about how most things on the Internet are made of throwaway information, like the pictures I post to Instagram. So I wonder if I can create something that is of use or interest to the future instead of just posting something that will get a glance and then a click-away. Something to think about.


Saturday, 14 March 2026

Bits and Bobs

 I was very lazy about editing photographs for a while and they piled up in my Imports folder. This post is the final clearing of the backlog.

An alley not far from my apartment. This photo was made on a digital camera but I wanted to see what it would look like on film so I went back again later. Alas, the scooter driver must have found a new place to park. It's okay - this picture looks fine.

An alley near the Sokcho Market

As I was making this photo, a passing woman said that I shouldn't take a picture of the shop display. "I know," I said. "That's why I have to take the picture." She laughed. It was early in the morning and the shop hadn't opened yet. So, it's okay?

A boat for fishing trips

A woman of the city

Twin utility poles by the seaside

Heavenly Crane Pavilion in the village of Gyoam

The owner of this 7-11 convenience store puts out food, water, a shelter, and boxes for the local stray cats. The cat is looking at a man who was annoying it by trying to rub it while it was eating.

Safety First

Compose and wait

Another 7-11 animal. This dog's name is Happy. I don't know if animals can be happy, but this one is certainly contented.