An outtake from last night as we ate dinner with Ray in the Baguio Market. Having lived here since he was seven, Ray has seen the city grow from the a small mountain town of 40,000, into today's bustling hive of a city with around 1.5 million people. I'll have to fact check that last part, but after spending a few days here, I get the feeling he's pretty spot on. Anyways, more to come from him (and Baguio) later on.
Ray Francisco - Baguio, Philippines - April, 2014
From yesterday's trip to Mai Mountain.
Maisan - Jeolla Province, South Korea - Feb. 2014
At breakfast, on a recent weekend excursion.
Sacha and I went out for a mini-vacation this past weekend to Byeonsan-bando National Park. This is the walk up to the Naesosa Buddhist temple at the foot of one of the mountains. With the colors at their peak and a nice mist moving in from the coast, I don't think we could have timed our trip better!
I've added some photos from a recent trip to Jeju Island on my "Recent Work" tab, and I have a few more to share here as well. Big portfolio relaunch coming soon as I prepare to approach a few Korean magazines with proposals...more to come!
Fisherman in Mokpo, South Korea
Riding the ferry to Jeju Island
Dad and daughter near Sagye Beach, Jeju Island, South Korea
Approaching Jeju Island
Offerings at Buddhist temple built into the side of Mt. Sanbang, Jeju Island
Haenyeo (해녀), which translates into "sea women", are an icon on Jeju Island. These women free-dive for sea urchins, abalone, octopi, and other seafood. They are renown for their strong wills, being able to hold their breath for up to two minutes diving to depths of 20 meters.