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Thought I'd share a couple new North Korea images with you.
I shot these last month. All Canon 1DXII and 5D3 with 24-70 f2.8 II and 70-200 f2.8 LII IS (sometimes with 2X Ext III).
In other news: Canon CPS China still refuses me because I don't have a Chinese ID.
(I'm a Westerner who lives in China and I could really use their services.)
If anyone has a contact I'd be much obliged...
While DPRK friendship groups often claim that there's no such thing as crime in North Korea, the presence of barred metal fencing over the windows of lower-level apartments suggests otherwise.
Among the over four million cellphone users in the DPRK, domestically assembled smartphones like the 'Arirang' and 'Pyongyang Touch' have been growing in popularity in recent years.
North Koreans appear to use electric bicycles more and more, many imported from China, photos from Pyongyang continue to show. The variety of the electric bicycles in pictures taken in Pyongyang suggest that cycling is becoming increasingly popular, with a range of brands on display.
Great captures. As a westerner it’s always intriguing on the true happenings of North Korea. Media suggests to always question the reality of what’s portrayed. Great set here.
friscoron wrote:
Really nice set! What's up with the pins that so many are wearing over their left chest?
Those would be the founder of the country, Kim Yong-Il and the second leader, his son Kim Il-sung. At around age 16 everyone in North Korea gets these badges (younger children wear red scarfs). The only people who are not wearing them are criminals, who get them taken away, so if you are North Korean and you don't wear one of them the implication is quite bad.
Wonderful gallery, it is always nice to get a peek at these part of the world that are often not accessible for most people. I am really enjoying this gallery, as it shows more authentic views of DRPK compared to the often staged photos that officials allow out of the country.
You say you take pictures often. I took a look at your website as well.
I must ask, do you need permission to take pics in NK?
Also, what is the purpose of the site and who is the intended audience? It seems to me both the pictures and site would not be looked at favourably by the NK government.
Hmmm. something not quite right here. I'm sure you're being careful. Rumor has it the DPRK officials don't take kindly to folks making contemptuous comments about their leaders or country. For that matter neither does the PRC. Better watch your back and your front. Other than that, all unsanctioned photos of NK are of much interest to we outsiders.
