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Snow in Seoul (part 1)

December 6, 2012 - Chris Backe

Seoul’s first large snowfall of the year was a good enough reason to take the camera out for a walk. Hope you enjoy! Look for the complete set on my photo blog :)

Seen around my neck of the woods in Haebangcheon.

Next stop: Jogyesa temple!

The perpetually smiling Buddha welcomes all.

Now to the City Hall area:

A bit of an epic FAIL – apparently, someone didn’t factor in snow landing on an exposed set of escalator stairs when designing the exit.

A couple folks were busy with one way of dealing with snow…

While a few others teamed up to move it out to the street.

The side of an odd cylinder showing an art project close to Gwanghwamun station.

It’s at this point that I jumped back on the subway, caught up with my girlfriend, and got some dinner. On our way home:

I love the way the clouds make the snow just pop.

In the Myeongdong area, the ceiling of Christmas lights lights up the area.

Again, more on my photo blog!

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