Seoul Nights: Capturing the Enchanting Essence of a Snowy Evening

After a brief respite at the hotel, we ventured into the heart of Seoul as twilight descended, our mission: to discover a memorable dining experience. The city, cloaked in the serene aftermath of a recent snowfall, exuded a captivating allure. The usual hustle and bustle had subsided, replaced by a tranquil hush that blanketed the streets. Despite the late hour and the chill that permeated the air, signs of life remained: locals hurrying home after a long day, and intrepid tourists, their curiosity undeterred by the hour.

The enchanting contrast between the stillness and the lingering activity captivated me, and I instinctively reached for my trusty Sony A6700, paired with my Sigma lens. Through the lens, I framed the delicate interplay of light and shadow, the soft glow of street lamps reflecting on the snow-dusted pavement, the silhouettes of passersby against the backdrop of illuminated storefronts. Each click of the shutter froze a fleeting moment, preserving the essence of Seoul's nocturnal charm.

Gears & Settings	Figures
Camera	Sony A6700
Lens	Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN
Creative Style	IN
Date	Feb 2025
Location	Seoul, South Korea

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Night, Urban area, Lighting. #: 1 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 100 | F: 3.5 | +/-: -2.0 | FL35: 71mm

Night, Urban area, Electricity. #: 2 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 100 | F: 6.3 | +/-: -2.0 | FL35: 35mm

Alley, Lighting, Road. #: 3 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 100 | F: 3.5 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 35mm

Electronic signage, Night, Electricity. #: 4 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 52mm

Orange, Night, Advertising. #: 5 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 52mm

Orange, Advertising, Poster. #: 6 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 52mm

Ceiling, Lighting, Flooring. #: 7 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 1250 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 52mm

Orange, Lighting, Night. #: 8 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 125 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 41mm

Night, Lighting, Electricity. #: 9 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 125 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 35mm

Road surface, Urban area, Road. #: 10 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 35mm

Night, Urban area, Lighting. #: 11 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 35mm

Lighting, Brown, Iron. #: 12 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 39mm

Lighting, Font, Night. #: 13 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 39mm

Food, Ingredient, Cooking. #: 14 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 640 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 53mm

Bottle, Drinkware, Glass bottle. #: 15 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 36mm

Mode of transport, Motor vehicle, Transport. #: 16 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 36mm

Footprint, Sand, Foot. #: 17 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 52mm

Night, Electricity, Midnight. #: 18 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 500 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

Night, Electricity, Midnight. #: 19 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 1000 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 52mm

Retail, Logo, Food. #: 20 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.5 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 53mm

Pedestrian, Public space, Jeans. #: 21 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 100 | F: 3.2 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

Natural material, Finial, Collection. #: 22 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 43mm

Bottle, Fluid, Plastic bottle. #: 23 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 160 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 36mm

Urban area, Trousers, Pedestrian. #: 24 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 51mm

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Mode of transport. #: 25 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 36mm

Urban area, Road, Road surface. #: 26 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 75mm

City, Urban area, Night. #: 27 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 75mm

Metropolitan area, Electricity, Advertising. #: 28 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 500 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 52mm

Electronic signage, Advertising, Sign. #: 29 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 100 | F: 3.2 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 36mm

Dome, Night, Dome. #: 30 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 1600 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

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