I had the fortune of spending some time in the small the city of Yadang in Paju (just north of Seoul). I was there for a wedding, but I was able to get out for a few hours to capture some images I'd been looking forward to since being invited to the location.
I've now been to Korea 4 times, but I'd never been as excited to explore an area with my camera as I was in Paju. The apartment buildings are built in such close proximity and in such vast numbers that they provide endless abstract opportunities, from the right angle. I'd never seen anything like this location before, and it has quickly made its way to the top of my return list.
I don't think I can thank my friend enough for inviting me to his wedding, as it gave me the opportunity to not only catch up with an old friend I hadn't seen in 6 years, but to capture a high number of images I'm super pleased with in just one day. After visiting this area, I'm now interested in exploring Korea in more detail.I think Paju has proven that even unknown non-touristy areas can provide just as many amazing opportunities as epic locations.
Is there a lesser known area you've had the chance to capture?
Stunning, if not a little scarily organised. Who knows where it will all go if we keep procreating, a mass of blocks?
dude i love these shots of yours i hope you get them into book form at some point
I hope I can go back sometime soon, it was an absolute paradise, so long as you don't mind people staring at you, haha.
I really want to get these printed, but the cost for the panos would be so ridiculously pricey that they'd never sell, haha. I am planning on turning the second on into a print, though.
I do like the idea of a book. I've actually got a few book ideas rattling around my head, so if I can go back to Paju a few more times, it might be enough to make a book of its own.
Great images as usual from you, Jordan! Andreas Gursky, eat your heart out.
I'd be printing a 5' long pano of no. 3 on 17" roll paper. Hung at head height you could walk through the cityscape. It'd be quite immersive.