Mipo Beach Sunset: Busan's Golden Hour

March 28, 2025

Mipo Beach Sunset: Busan's Golden Hour

After a swift and scenic 30-minute journey on the capsule train, we found ourselves stepping onto the sandy expanse of Mipo Beach in Busan. The timing of our arrival couldn't have been more perfect; the sun was beginning its descent towards the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow across the shore and painting the sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple. The beach was alive with activity, as numerous tourists strolled along the shoreline, their laughter and excited chatter mingling with the gentle crash of the waves.

A particularly popular activity amongst the visitors was feeding the seagulls that flocked to the beach in great numbers. The birds were surprisingly tame and eager to interact with the tourists, who held out handfuls of food and watched in delight as the gulls swooped down to snatch the morsels from their outstretched hands. With just a small packet of birdseed or bread crumbs, anyone could easily become a "bird master," surrounded by a swirling mass of feathered companions.

I couldn't resist capturing the magical scene unfolding before me, so I took out my trusty Sony A6700 camera, fitted with a Sigma lens, and began snapping photos. The combination of the stunning natural scenery, the lively atmosphere, and the captivating interaction between the tourists and the seagulls provided me with a wealth of photographic opportunities. I experimented with different angles and perspectives, zooming in to capture the intricate details of the birds' plumage and facial expressions, and then panning out to showcase the vastness of the beach and the breathtaking beauty of the sunset.

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

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Photos (20)

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