Seoul's Snowy Serenade: A Photographic Journey with the Sony A6700

The afternoon of our penultimate day in Seoul brought with it a gentle snowfall, mirroring the flurries that had greeted us upon our arrival. For us, hailing from a warm southern Chinese city, this unexpected winter wonderland had been a source of delight. The falling snow seemed a fitting farewell, a final embrace from a city that had captivated us. Determined to savor our last moments, we ventured out into the snowy streets, our trusty Sony A6700 and Sigma lens in hand, ready to capture the magic of Seoul one last time.

The city, transformed by the snow, presented a scene of ethereal beauty. The bustling streets were hushed, the air thick with anticipation. Each snowflake seemed to dance, a fleeting moment of perfection before gently settling on the ground below. The city's iconic landmarks, now dusted with snow, took on a new, almost mystical, quality. The vibrant colors of the city were muted, replaced by a soft, dreamlike palette. The snow-laden trees, their branches heavy with the weight of winter, stood as silent sentinels, their stark beauty a testament to the power of nature.

As we wandered through the city, we were struck by the sense of peace that permeated the air. The usual sounds of traffic and commerce were replaced by the soft crunch of snow beneath our feet and the gentle murmur of conversations carried on the wind. The snow had created a sense of intimacy, as if the city had invited us to share in a private moment. We captured these precious moments with our camera, freezing them in time, ensuring that the magic of our final hours in Seoul would live on forever.

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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Snow blanketed the ground. #: 1 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 75mm

The roofs were nearly white. #: 2 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 100 | F: 3.2 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 75mm

A man was  in the snow. #: 3 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 160 | F: 9.0 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

A man was sweeping the floor. #: 4 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.0 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

A young girl used a piece of cardboard to shield her head from the falling snow. #: 5 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

Traffic jams in the snow. #: 6 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 7.1 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm Motorbike in the snow. #: 7 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 6.3 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

The alley was covered with snow. #: 8 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 125 | F: 6.3 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 42mm

The shop owner clears snow from the sidewalk. #: 9 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 125 | F: 6.3 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 35mm

A car emerges from the alley's end. #: 10 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

The shop owner clears snow from the sidewalk. #: 11 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 7.1 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

Menu was fully covered with snow. #: 12 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.5 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 36mm

Let’s clean the menu. #: 13 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 3.5 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 36mm

Another alley was covered with snow. #: 14 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.0 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

Shop owners were cleaning. #: 15 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 35mm

People hurried home at the end of the day. #: 16 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

A snow-covered street corner. #: 17 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 36mm

Swipe the sidewalk. #: 18 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 125 | F: 7.1 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 52mm

A cup of hot coffee might be helpful. #: 19 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.0 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 52mm

Restaurant billboard. #: 20 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 3.2 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

A young girl stands beneath an umbrella. #: 21 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

Parked car. #: 22 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 7.1 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

Dusk had settled. #: 23 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 7.1 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

The road was busy. #: 24 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 53mm

The sidewalk was empty. #: 25 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 125 | F: 6.3 | +/-: -1.3 | FL35: 75mm

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