Thursday, May 14, 2009

In the Park


In the Park
Originally uploaded by karmking1111.
Spring in Korea.

The Aliens that Live Among Us

The thing I like about this warm weather is I get to take all my icky bug pictures again. In this manner I think I'm still a little boy. Instead of capturing bugs and sealing them in food jars (where they always met a slow lingering death, the lone stick I placed in their enclosure not enough to sustain them), I now capture insects with my super macro filter--a close-up lens for you who aren't photo savvy.

I didn't really think that this bug photo fetish of mine was a particularly male thing, until I was showing some of my prized photos to the Korean teachers awhile back (namely the mosquito photos if anyone remembers those). I was super proud and excited to display what I arrogantly called 'my work' when one of the teachers said "Eww, those are guy photos." She didn't say eww in a good way and I was crushed. I mean c'mon, surely bugs cross the gender barrier. Girls like swarms of things right? Oh well, I guess I'll be a boy, still capturing bugs until the day I die.

Caterpillar Attack


Caterpillar Attack
Originally uploaded by karmking1111.
He's not really being vicious. That's just the way he moves.

I Recommend the Pizza!


I Recommend the Pizza!
Originally uploaded by karmking1111.
Inadvertent pizza advertisement.

Peacock from Hell


Peacock from Hell
Originally uploaded by karmking1111.
The thing looks a little terrified and surprised at it's ability to burp fire.

Chew Lightining and Spit Fire

Open flame and fire need to be incorporated into more parade floats.

Cower Before me Puny Mortals


Cower Before me Puny Mortals
Originally uploaded by karmking1111.
Once again, the parade dragons. This was my third time seeing the Lotus Lantern Festival parade and these guys are still the hit of the show. I just know though, that given repeated use, one of the things will blow up one day.

The Rally


The Rally
Originally uploaded by karmking1111
It is amazing the way some Koreans attack the art of conversation. This announcer is a prime example. This small video was shot at a Buddhist University in honor of Buddha's birthday. Ironic that Buddhist monks often take a vow of silence.