Dog Meat Market

I came across this market while working on my ongoing project: the outdoor markets of South Korea. Let's just say this one was a bit different. I only worked here for about 5 minutes as people were telling me not to take pictures and the atmosphere was quickly becoming threatening. Having the 70-200mm helped for getting long shots, but it's also quite conspicuous. I'll be going back soon to collect audio--the noise in the market was overwhelming.


South Korean Dog Meat Market - Images by Ben Weller

Arbuckle Rodeo

Photos from the Arbuckle Rodeo Show in Burnsville, NC


Arbuckle Rodeo - Images by Ben Weller

Cattail Creek, NC July 4 ATV Parade

July 4 ATV Parade - Images by Ben Weller

Record snow hits eastern South Korea

A huge snowstorm hit the east coast of South Korea today. Yonhap News reports it was the biggest snowfall in a century.



Record Snowfall in Busan - Images by Ben Weller

Ice Fishing

A large ice fishing festival in Gangwon-do, South Korea, was cancelled due to the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease this month, but hundreds of people still turned out to the frozen lakes and rivers of the northern province to fish for Bing-au, or "ice fish." Some who turn out are amateurs, others pro's. People bring bait and tackle, warm clothes, food, drink, heaters and cooking equipment. The fish are plentiful but small, and are fried and then served with cucumber.


Ice Fishing - Images by Ben Weller

Artist Profile: Britt Irvin

Art inspires art. Here are a few photographs from a shoot I did last weekend with Britt Irvin, a talented and supremely cool artist based here in Busan.


Artist Profile: Britt Irvin - Images by Ben Weller

Her work can be seen here: http://www.brittkee.com/