30 Days of Photos from Korea: Day 1

My amazing sister-in-law, who is one of the most creative people I know, recently started a 'photo challenge' on her blog (check it out).

I have loved getting a little snapshot of her days and what's been keeping her busy recently (and the adorable pictures of Scout are just an added bonus!- I miss her).

Since it's a new month and I'm feeling very motivated on this Monday I'm going to give it a go! I'm not going to promise amazingly artsy, thought provoking, ground braking photography. But I hope this is a way that I can share a little more of my days and experiences here in Korea!

Day 1: Self Portrait 

Really, this seems like the best place to start a photo challenge in Korea! The self portrait, or selca as it's know to Koreans, has been transformed into an art form here. Children, teenagers, young adults... old adults, everyone takes pictures of themselves when they are out and about here. I've sat in coffee shops and watched couples entertain themselves for hours by taking pictures together... and I'm not exaggerating... hours!

I don't think I'm quite up to my Korean counterparts level of skill but I'm working on it.

Also, I probably should have looked for a more exciting background than my corner of the English room... but hey, this is where I hang on Monday mornings so there's some authenticity for you. ;)