Most of these images were captured on the countless walks I did in coastal areas of south-eastern South Korea, particularly around Busan & South Gyeongsang Province, where I lived. I’ve always enjoyed seascape photography & walking in quiet areas of beach, cliff, fishing village & coastal road.

Dawn Sun Worshippers, Sokcho, South Korea

On a beach on South Korea's north-eastern coast, spectators gather for a brilliant sunrise.

Jagalchi Fishmongers, Busan

A pair of stallholders glares at passersby amid their wares at the crowded waterside markets.

Boy & Crab, Yeongdo, Busan

A boy on the docks of Yeongdo, Busan, poses with a freshly caught crab.

Making the Beach a Little Less Sandy, Haeundae

A boy on the water's edge at famous Haeundae Beach, Busan, not long before dark.

Strolling Through the Fish Markets, Jagalchi

The serious business of inspecting the quality of the fresh seafood at the markets in Jagalchi, Busan.

Rowboats & Gwangan Bridge, Gwangalli, Busan

A row of numbered rental boats moored at Gwangalli Beach, Busan, with the Gwangan Bridge in the distance.

Songjeong Fisherman, Sunset

A lone fisherman enjoys the solitude & calm atop a massive boulder at Songjeong Beach, north of Busan.

Puffballs on the Beach, Haeundae

Tourists pose for a picture in the background while a man & his two dogs compete for most ridiculous outfit to wear on a beach.

Fish Hooks on the Jagalchi Waterfront, Busan

A fishing vessel moored at Jagalchi, Busan, with fishing lines & carefully prepared hooks in the foreground.

Beached & Bleached on the Tetrapod Coast, Busan

A dead starfish on a concrete tetrapod - used for beach stabilisation - on the coast of Korea's second city at dusk.

Six at the Water's Edge, Haeundae

A row of children stands at dusk at the ocean's edge, Haeundae Beach, Busan.

A Tough Crowd on the Jagalchi Wharves, Busan

Fisherman glare at a presentation by a roadside salesman on the grungy & frankly malodorous docks of Jagalchi, Busan.

Faces of the Doomed, Jagalchi

Customers choosing live seafood on the street in Jagalchi, Busan, with crabs in a tank facing an unpleasant end.

A Hot Day at Crowded Gwangalli Beach, Busan

Perhaps Korea's 2nd-favourite beach, Gwangalli is jammed with fun-lovers on a hot summer day.

Buddha's Birthday Lanterns, Haedong Yonggung Temple, 2012

A throng of visitors, one capturing the scene with an iPad, descending temple steps at this seaside temple on the Buddha's Birthday celebration, Haedong Yonggung Temple, Busan.

Squillions of Squid, Jagalchi Fish Markets, Busan

A pair of dock workers sorts a huge catch of squid on the docks at Jagalchi, Busan.

Doraemon at the Seaside, Haeundae, Sunset

A woman texts at the water's edge at Haeundae Beach, Busan, while Doraemon (a popular children's cartoon character) bobs cheerfully at her side.

Moonrise & a Sneaky Feline, Sokcho, 2012

A stray cat sneaks closer to locals fishing on the docks at Sokcho as the moon rises over a placid ocean.

Feeding Frenzy, Haeundae

Beachgoers throwing snacks to a flock of seagulls on Haeundae Beach, Busan.

Pebbles & Parasol, Gyeoje Island

On a baking-hot early-autumn day in 2013, a woman makes her own shade on Gyeoje Island on the southern coast of Korea.

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~KOREA: COASTAL~