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Tom Coyner is a management consultant based in Seoul who has lived in Japan and Korea on and off for over 30 years total since 1970. He picked up photography as a hobby in 1967. Over the years, his work has appeared in various media in Korea and Singapore. He has especially good insight into Japan and Korea, but has also developed an understanding of Ireland and, via his brother and in-laws, an appreciation for Tahiti and its people. In recent years has been fascinated by the Mongolians and their land and SE Asia - the latter he and his wife have been visiting annually. Most recent, he has been employed by the Irish govenment to document links between Ireland and South Korea via his photographs in both countries.

Should you wish to license TIF or higher resolution files, please contact me at tomcoyner@gmail.com.

Featured Galleries

Irish Korean War Memorial 2013 : After six years of discussion, fundraising and planning, on Thursday, April 25, 2013, a monument dedicated to the Irish and those of Irish heritage who died as a direct result of the Korean War was officially unveiled. The last and most significant individual fundraiser took place the prior Sunday at the Dublin Terrace in Gangnam, Seoul, featuring Irish traditional music. Restaurant owner, LEE Jeong-Gil, making a special donation to the monument fund. Real momentum was achieved by the dedication of the Irish Ambassador to Korea, H.E. Eamonn McKee, and bythe current Irish Association of Korea chairman, Connor O'Reilly. Northern Ireland and other Irish Korean War vets and some of their family members along with representatives of Northern Ireland military units made special trips to Korea for the events. (At the end of this collection are some additional, relevant photos taken in northern Ireland during July 2012.) Korean War

Irish Korean War Memorial 2013

After six years of discussion, fundraising and planning, on Thursday, ...

Updated: Apr 27, 2013 9:18pm PST

Erawan Museum, Bangkok :

Erawan Museum, Bangkok

Updated: May 06, 2013 7:18pm PST

Jake and Atchara Coyner's Wedding : Some 900 people attended the wedding of Jake Coyner with Atchara Kusumalmongkol at her home in Khao Yai, Thailand, on March 24, 2013.

Jake and Atchara Coyner's Wedding

Some 900 people attended the wedding of Jake Coyner with Atchara Kusum ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2013 9:23pm PST

Thailand 2012 + New Year 2013 : Images from two closely scheduled trips to Thailand: Bangkok (October) and Chiangmai (December 2012) and Khaoi Yai (January 2013)

Thailand 2012 + New Year 2013

Images from two closely scheduled trips to Thailand: Bangkok (October ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2013 6:34am PST

Galleries

Penang, Malaysia - Nov. 2007 : All photos taken on northern Penang island during mid November 2007.

Penang, Malaysia - Nov. 2007

All photos taken on northern Penang island during mid November 2007.

Updated: Dec 09, 2009 6:54am PST

Japan, October 2007 : Tokyo, Yokohama and vicinity during the last 10 days of October 2007. This is still a work in progress with expectations of a total of 30 or so photos once completed.

Japan, October 2007

Tokyo, Yokohama and vicinity during the last 10 days of October 2007. ...

Updated: Jan 03, 2008 5:49pm PST

Kevin & Sujong's Wedding : Kevin & Sujong Tobin's Wedding in Seoul, October 13, 2007 - a time when Ireland more than met Korea. More photos to be added through November...

Kevin & Sujong's Wedding

Kevin & Sujong Tobin's Wedding in Seoul, October 13, 2007 - a time whe ...

Updated: Oct 19, 2007 7:09pm PST

Seoul Hash House Harriers Run 1900 : Seoul Hash House Harriers ran its 1,900th run since June 1972, on September 29, 2007, in the hilly countryside between Seoul and the DMZ. Some 30 Hashers joined in the event including Hashers from Norway, Singapore and Japan.

Seoul Hash House Harriers Run 1900

Seoul Hash House Harriers ran its 1,900th run since June 1972, on Sept ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2007 2:03am PST

Asian Gaelic Games, Seoul, April 2007 :

Asian Gaelic Games, Seoul, April 2007

Updated: Jun 14, 2007 5:19pm PST

Paris in May : These were taken in Paris and Versailles between May 19 and 28, 2007.

Paris in May

These were taken in Paris and Versailles between May 19 and 28, 2007.

Updated: Feb 09, 2009 5:36am PST

2007 Irish Festival and St Patrick's Day Parade, Seoul : The Irish Association with the support of Diageo (Guinness) and other sponsors put on Korea's most successful Irish Festival ever by very large measure as some 4,000~5,000 people joined in the fun on St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, in Daeghagno part of northern Seoul and later at the Chosun Hotel when some 800+ people partied to midnight to live music with copious amounts Guinness and buffet food. The Festival officially started the prior Thursday at the Dublin Pub & Restaurant with a bilingual Quiz Night.

2007 Irish Festival and St Patrick's Day Parade, Seoul

The Irish Association with the support of Diageo (Guinness) and other ...

Updated: Apr 12, 2007 7:24am PST

Melbourne, Australia : From a one-week business trip to Melbourne, Jan. 28~Feb. 2, 2007.

Melbourne, Australia

From a one-week business trip to Melbourne, Jan. 28~Feb. 2, 2007.

Updated: Feb 21, 2007 6:27am PST

Northern Thailand 2006 : Visit to Chiang Rai, just below the Golden Triangle, and to Chiang Mai in December 2006.

Northern Thailand 2006

Visit to Chiang Rai, just below the Golden Triangle, and to Chiang Mai ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2010 10:23pm PST

Songrisan National Park, Chungbug, ROK 2006 : Photos taken during Nov. 18~19 shortly after peak of autumn leaves but not too late. National Park features Bogjusa Buddhist temple with about dozen satelite temples or hermitages.

Songrisan National Park, Chungbug, ROK 2006

Photos taken during Nov. 18~19 shortly after peak of autumn leaves but ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2006 7:12pm PST

Hong Kong 2006 : Taken primarily on Hong Kong Island during October 2006.

Hong Kong 2006

Taken primarily on Hong Kong Island during October 2006.

Updated: Nov 03, 2006 10:43am PST

Seoul Gaels at Shanghai GAA Tournament, 2006 : Seoul Gaels Gaelic men's and women's football teams participated in the October 2006 Asia Games in Shanghai.

Seoul Gaels at Shanghai GAA Tournament, 2006

Seoul Gaels Gaelic men's and women's football teams participated in th ...

Updated: Nov 04, 2006 12:35pm PST

ChangGyeong-gung : Dec. 2005 survey of one of the palace grounds in northern Seoul - plus later summer photos from 2010.

ChangGyeong-gung

Dec. 2005 survey of one of the palace grounds in northern Seoul - plus ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2010 6:51am PST

Greater Tokyo, August 2006 : Ten-day trip about Tokyo during the last of August, with a visit to the Nihon Minkaen (Japan Open Air Folk House Museum) in Kawasaki. This is a work in progress.

Greater Tokyo, August 2006

Ten-day trip about Tokyo during the last of August, with a visit to th ...

Updated: Oct 02, 2006 5:20pm PST

Visit to Panmunjeon of Korea's DMZ : On August10, 2006 I joined a very small VIP tour of Panmunjeom. Coinciding with our visit to the Joint Security Area (JSA) of Panmunjeom was a Chinese tourist group visiting from the north side of the bondary between North and South Korea. The white-feathered egrets were particularly plentiful in this de facto nature preserve.

Visit to Panmunjeon of Korea's DMZ

On August10, 2006 I joined a very small VIP tour of Panmunjeom. Coinci ...

Updated: Aug 17, 2006 7:35am PST

World Cup 2006 - Seoul, Korea : Seoul, Korea goes over the top for the 2006 World Cup. Photos of the giant sized signs of downtown Seoul.

World Cup 2006 - Seoul, Korea

Seoul, Korea goes over the top for the 2006 World Cup. Photos of the ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2006 6:05pm PST

Palaces, Gardens and Forts : A wide variety of Korean palances, palace gardens and city walls and fortifications found in Seoul and near-by Suwon

Palaces, Gardens and Forts

A wide variety of Korean palances, palace gardens and city walls and f ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2012 10:43pm PST

Buddha's Birthday, May 5, 2006, Seoul : A visit to three temples in Seoul: Chogye-sa, headquarters to Buddhism's largest sect in Korea, Bongwan-sa, located above Yonsei University, and Hongjae-sa, a small temple on the opposite of the mountain from Bongwan-sa. Also featured are festive older folks dancing and singing away.

Buddha's Birthday, May 5, 2006, Seoul

A visit to three temples in Seoul: Chogye-sa, headquarters to Buddhism ...

Updated: May 31, 2006 8:17pm PST

St Patrick's Festival 2006, Seoul : The Irish Association of Korea organized the 6th Annual St Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 19, 2006, following a party for 611 people at the Guinness Draught St Patrick's Hooley at O'Kims within the Chosun Hotel the night before. Following the parade, a free outdoor concert of Irish and Korean performing arts was held in Marrionier Park, locate on route of the parade in Daehagno. At the head of the parade were Irish Ambassador Murphy, Irish Embassy First Secretary O'Sullivan and Jongro-Gu Mayor Kim.

St Patrick's Festival 2006, Seoul

The Irish Association of Korea organized the 6th Annual St Patrick's P ...

Updated: May 05, 2006 7:36am PST

Homage to a Korean War Battlefield : Fifty-five years later, almost to the day, former USMC Norman Callahan traveled from Dallas, TX to where he fought with the C-1-1 at the Battle of Horseshoe Ridge on April 23 & 24, 1951. The site, located north of Chuncheon, had weather almost identical to the day of battle - a beautiful spring day. Unlike 2006, April 1951 featured a night of Chinese human wave attacks on the half hour with moments of silence punctuated by the sound of chattering teeth as the Marines shivered in a mixture of cold and fear. The Marines lost 210 men with 60%+ casualties. The Chinese losses remain unknown but a spotter plane surveying the field a day after battle estimated as many as 2,400 Chinese dead laid on the terrain, largely slain by machine gun fire as they assaulted the Marines to within 20 yards of the US position. Norman was able to find the site in spite of the lack of any monument or sign of any kind at the site. He found the old fox holes which are now slight depressions in the hills, largely covered by fallen leaves. The once denuded hills are now covered with trees and bushes but the contours were unmistakable. Norman brought from home banners and a jar of earth that came from the park named in the honor of Ruben Adame, and also another jar that came from Adame's home, that the people in Alvin TX., were kind enough to locate and provide for Norman. The soil from these jars Norman sprinkled on the battle field as a gesture of solidarity and remembrance. Here is how Norman remembered it: "The (one) night of the 23rd and morning of the 24th, from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 a.m.. (14 hours) The KIA's in Charlie company alone were, as I wrote home in '52 about 15 to 20 and the WIA's 110, which probably equate to 60+%. and the 2,400 KIA's were by the combination of artillery, mortars, napalm etc., etc., and the ONLY advantageous place the opposition could and did attack us from during that period was with Charlie companies position at the top of the hill as that is what the terrain demanded. And in Charlie Co, eight fox-holes and 16 people remained there for the brunt of their offense which, as you've related cost them dearly. Out of 17 people in two machine gun squads, 17 people, I was the last man on the totem pole, and when we left the next day, I and one other were the only two who were not W or KIA during that period from the Machine gun section. The 8 holes referred to above were manned by a shortened squad of riflemen, 8 out of the usual 13 and the machine gun squad of, also 9, including the section leader, who was responsible for 2 squads of MG's."

Homage to a Korean War Battlefield

Fifty-five years later, almost to the day, former USMC Norman Callahan ...

Updated: May 01, 2006 9:09pm PST

Mungyeong, Gyeong-buk : Mun-gyeong is a mountain surrounded small city on the north border of Gyeongsang Bugdo, next to Chungcheong Bugdo. It was along one of the then 2 routes that connected Busan to Seoul in early times and later became a coal center. Today, the main industry is tourism given its natural beauty and history. These photos were taken during the height of spring blossoms on April 15~16, 2006. Featured is Bong-am Temple, a secluded Zen Buddhist temple.

Mungyeong, Gyeong-buk

Mun-gyeong is a mountain surrounded small city on the north border of ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2006 7:25pm PST

BH Productions' "Waiting for Godot" : Samuel Beckett's masterpiece was performed in Seoul, Korea from March 16~April 8, 2006 by BH Productions. All performers were Irish.

BH Productions' "Waiting for Godot"

Samuel Beckett's masterpiece was performed in Seoul, Korea from March ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2006 6:33pm PST

The Asia Foundation, Seoul, Jan '06 : Friends of The Asia Foundation and the general public met to listen and to discuss the future of the community of nations in NE Asia from the Korean and American perspectives, on January 9~10, 2006, at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul.

The Asia Foundation, Seoul, Jan '06

Friends of The Asia Foundation and the general public met to listen an ...

Updated: May 17, 2006 3:06am PST

Chang-Gyeong-Gung, Palace in Winter Light : A photo essay of late winter light in one of northern Seoul's palace grounds during late December 2005.

Chang-Gyeong-Gung, Palace in Winter Light

A photo essay of late winter light in one of northern Seoul's palace ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2006 8:27pm PST

Snow Leaves, 2005 : Last leaves of autumn blown on to Seoul's first snow of winter, December 2005.

Snow Leaves, 2005

Last leaves of autumn blown on to Seoul's first snow of winter, Decemb ...

Updated: Dec 14, 2005 6:38am PST

Tokyo & Ohyama - Nov. 2005 : Visit to Tokyo and near-by Ohyama, site of the 1,250 year tradition of Shingon esoteric Buddhism at that site. Also, a visit to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo.

Tokyo & Ohyama - Nov. 2005

Visit to Tokyo and near-by Ohyama, site of the 1,250 year tradition of ...

Updated: Dec 13, 2005 4:24pm PST

Asia-West Pacific Quaker Gathering in Korea : Quakers from 8 countries in Asia and Pacific gathered in Pocheon, Gyonggi-do, S Korea in November 2005 for a five-day gathering. Larger, higher definition files available on demand by contacting me at coyner@gol.com. Exact specifications as per publishers' requirements can be accommodated.

Asia-West Pacific Quaker Gathering in Korea

Quakers from 8 countries in Asia and Pacific gathered in Pocheon, Gyon ...

Updated: Dec 05, 2005 7:51pm PST

Emerald Charity Ball 2003 : Irish Association of Korea's 2003 Emerald Charity Ball held at the Hilton Hotel in Seoul.

Emerald Charity Ball 2003

Irish Association of Korea's 2003 Emerald Charity Ball held at the Hil ...

Updated: Oct 21, 2005 10:19pm PST

Seoul Céilí 2004 : First Annual Seoul Ceílí sponsored by the City of Seoul, Irish Association of Korea and DaeSung Group.

Seoul Céilí 2004

First Annual Seoul Ceílí sponsored by the City of Seoul, Irish Associa ...

Updated: Oct 21, 2005 10:01pm PST

Seoul Gaels Asia Pacific Championship 2003 : Second of three consecutive Asia Pacific Gaelic Football championships by the Seoul Gaels, held in Hong Kong

Seoul Gaels Asia Pacific Championship 2003

Second of three consecutive Asia Pacific Gaelic Football championships ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2005 2:25am PST

Seoul Gaels Asia Pacific Championship 2002 : Photos of first of three consecutive Asia Pacific Gaelic Football championships by the Seoul Gaels, in Phuket, Thailand with Ireland President Mary McAleese

Seoul Gaels Asia Pacific Championship 2002

Photos of first of three consecutive Asia Pacific Gaelic Football cham ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2005 2:01am PST

Irish Sports Day 2005, Seoul, Korea : A full day of Irish sport of Gaelic football, soccer, hurling and poc fada took place in March 2005 of the week-long Seoul Irish Festival

Irish Sports Day 2005, Seoul, Korea

A full day of Irish sport of Gaelic football, soccer, hurling and poc ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2005 7:19am PST

Seoul Gaels Asia Pacific Championship 2004 : The Seoul Gaels, under the titles of Korea A & B Men's teams and Korea A & B Women's teams, walked away with the unprecedented three years in a row Asia Pacific Gaelic football championship in Hong Kong, September 2004.

Seoul Gaels Asia Pacific Championship 2004

The Seoul Gaels, under the titles of Korea A & B Men's teams and Korea ...

Updated: Sep 30, 2005 8:45pm PST

Seoul St Patrick's Parade 2005 : This was the 5th Annual St Patrick's Parade in Seoul, Korea. It took place in March and for the second year in a row, it took place in the Daehagno district of northern Seoul.

Seoul St Patrick's Parade 2005

This was the 5th Annual St Patrick's Parade in Seoul, Korea. It took ...

Updated: Mar 14, 2007 1:59am PST

Scenes of Seoul : Miscellaneous photos of people and places in Seoul shot since 1999.

Scenes of Seoul

Miscellaneous photos of people and places in Seoul shot since 1999.

Updated: Dec 05, 2011 9:05pm PST

Korean Miscellanea : A wide array of shots that don't easily fit into other galleries ranging from taekwondo to abstracts

Korean Miscellanea

A wide array of shots that don't easily fit into other galleries rangi ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2012 12:15am PST

Seoul Céilí 2005 : Second Annual Seoul Céilí sponsored by the Irish Association of Korea and the City of Seoul in the Insadong district of northern Seoul on Sept. 11, 2005

Seoul Céilí 2005

Korean Streets and Alleys : Mostly Seoul's streets and alleys

Korean Streets and Alleys

Mostly Seoul's streets and alleys

Updated: May 06, 2012 7:33am PST

Korean Countryside and Nature : Photos from varous rural parts of South Korea

Korean Countryside and Nature

Photos from varous rural parts of South Korea

Updated: Apr 25, 2013 11:56pm PST

Korean Traditional Architecture : A wide array of Korean buildings and their details

Korean Traditional Architecture

A wide array of Korean buildings and their details

Updated: Nov 11, 2012 1:17am PST

Korean Confucianism, Shamanism, etc. : Collection of images covering many aspects of Korean religion and tradition ranging from Buddhism to Christianity to Shamanism and Confucianism.

Korean Confucianism, Shamanism, etc.

Collection of images covering many aspects of Korean religion and trad ...

Updated: Sep 20, 2005 5:28am PST

Korea Performers and Performing Arts : Collection of amateur and professionals performing dance and music publicly

Korea Performers and Performing Arts

Collection of amateur and professionals performing dance and music pub ...

Updated: Jun 25, 2012 3:54am PST

World Cup 2002 - Seoul, Korea : Photos of World Cup 2002 spectators in Seoul during June 1002 with special focus on the Irish supporters

World Cup 2002 - Seoul, Korea

Photos of World Cup 2002 spectators in Seoul during June 1002 with spe ...

Updated: Sep 20, 2005 5:05am PST

Singapore & Taiwan : Various pictures taken over the years during my trips to Singapore and Taipei.

Singapore & Taiwan

Various pictures taken over the years during my trips to Singapore and ...

Updated: Sep 20, 2005 1:44am PST

Mexico and USA : Various photographs taken during my trips to the US and Mexico over the years

Mexico and USA

Various photographs taken during my trips to the US and Mexico over th ...

Updated: Sep 20, 2005 1:31am PST

Paris and The Netherlands : Photographs from two trips to Paris and Gouda, The Netherlands in 2001 and 2003

Paris and The Netherlands

Photographs from two trips to Paris and Gouda, The Netherlands in 2001 ...

Updated: Sep 20, 2005 1:14am PST

Japan Over The Years : Various photos of Japan since 1970 to 2000 with most taken in the 1990's.

Japan Over The Years

Various photos of Japan since 1970 to 2000 with most taken in the 1990 ...

Updated: Feb 20, 2010 2:51pm PST

Korean Buddhism : This a collection of photographs taken primarily in Buddhist temples in Korea from 1975 to present. Featured here are some of the major and many of the minor temples plus the people associated with Buddhism in Korea.

Korean Buddhism

This a collection of photographs taken primarily in Buddhist temples i ...

Updated: Aug 22, 2011 5:29pm PST

Dublin and environs, October 2002 : End of October 2002 trip hosted by a Dublin family brought me to some of the main sights of Dublin and near-by locations.

Dublin and environs, October 2002

End of October 2002 trip hosted by a Dublin family brought me to some ...

Updated: Sep 19, 2005 11:36pm PST

Korea: 1975~1979 : These photos were taken through out South Korea during my time as a Peace Corps Volunteer and the two years immediately following that two-year period. The countryside photos were primarily in Korea's only landlocked province, Chungchung Bukdo. The rest were mainly in and about Seoul.

Korea: 1975~1979

These photos were taken through out South Korea during my time as a Pe ...

Updated: Dec 09, 2009 6:47am PST

Samcheon Temple, Korea : Samcheon-sa temple is located north of Seoul in the neihboring town of Gupabal. It is now in a provincial park due to the beauty of its surrounding forest and mountains.

Samcheon Temple, Korea

Samcheon-sa temple is located north of Seoul in the neihboring town of ...

Updated: Sep 19, 2005 3:21am PST

Cholla Namdo Korea Temples : Trip to some of SW Korea's most famous temples and the only surviving walled town during May 2005

Cholla Namdo Korea Temples

Trip to some of SW Korea's most famous temples and the only surviving ...

Updated: Sep 18, 2005 9:33pm PST

Seoul Autumn Day, 2004 : An October day in the traditional part of northern Seoul featuring autumn leaves and Confucian schools

Seoul Autumn Day, 2004

An October day in the traditional part of northern Seoul featuring aut ...

Updated: Sep 18, 2005 9:00pm PST

Tokyo Autumn 2004 : A week's visit to my old home of Tokyo in November 2004 for both business and religous purposes.

Tokyo Autumn 2004

A week's visit to my old home of Tokyo in November 2004 for both busin ...

Updated: Sep 17, 2005 7:14am PST

Ireland - Kilkenny, Dublin & Belfast 2004 : Ten day trip with a week centered around Kilkenny, time in Dublin and a day trip to Belfast to take in the last day of the Protestant marching season.

Ireland - Kilkenny, Dublin & Belfast 2004

Ten day trip with a week centered around Kilkenny, time in Dublin and ...

Updated: Sep 10, 2011 4:44am PST

Moorea, Tahiti - New Year 2005 : A birthday, a wedding and New Year's Day brought folks to Moorea, Tahiti during the last week of 2004 and the first week of 2005.

Moorea, Tahiti - New Year 2005

A birthday, a wedding and New Year's Day brought folks to Moorea, Tahi ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2009 7:51pm PST

Korea's Last Royal Funeral : Son of Joseon's last crown prince is laid to rest by Chun Su-jin JoongAng Daily July 25, 2005 Thousands of mourners gathered in sultry heat at Changdeok Palace yesterday to see what may be the last royal funeral ever conducted there, as Korea said goodbye to Lee Gu, son of the Joseon Dynasty's last crown prince. Family members, dignitaries and members of the public crowded the palace in central Seoul for the funeral for Mr. Lee, who was found dead of heart failure at the age of 74 in a Tokyo hotel room on July 16. The ceremony started at 10 a.m. inside the palace, where a portrait of Mr. Lee stood among white chrysanthemums and burning incense. Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan gave a memorial address, saying, "I express my sincere condolences for the demise of His Highness." Most of those attending the funeral appeared to be senior citizens and families, as well as some foreigners. Lee Jeong-sun, 80, who traveled from Gangwon province to attend, said, "It is too sad to see the funeral of a person like Lee Gu, who has suffered so much as the descendant of the ruined dynasty."

Korea's Last Royal Funeral

Son of Joseon's last crown prince is laid to rest by Chun Su-jin Jo ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2005 6:29pm PST

Seoul, Korea 2008 :

Seoul, Korea 2008

Updated: Sep 26, 2011 5:34am PST

2008 Buddha's Birthday, Seoul : May 2~May 12 Festival culminating with the Lantern Parade on May 4 and Buddha's Birthday on May 12. All photos shot in Seoul, Korea.

2008 Buddha's Birthday, Seoul

May 2~May 12 Festival culminating with the Lantern Parade on May 4 and ...

Updated: May 08, 2008 12:10am PST

Seoul Street Protests 2008 : Anti-government "anti-Mad Cow Disease", etc. street demonstrations during May and June 2008.

Seoul Street Protests 2008

Anti-government "anti-Mad Cow Disease", etc. street demonstrations dur ...

Updated: Jun 22, 2008 6:49am PST

Takayama and Tokyo, Japan, June 2008 : Revisit to Tokyo and exploration of the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, particularly about Takayama.

Takayama and Tokyo, Japan, June 2008

Revisit to Tokyo and exploration of the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2009 8:01pm PST

Mongolia, July 2008 : Ten-day travel between capital city Ulaan Bataar and the NE corner of Mongolia, featuring an Irish-Mongol wedding, Nadaam Festival and rural life as shared with me by a Mongolian family.

Mongolia, July 2008

Ten-day travel between capital city Ulaan Bataar and the NE corner of ...

Updated: May 06, 2012 7:35am PST

Oregon in August : Photos were taken during ten days of August 2008 in the forests of western Oregon and near the coastal towns of Canon Beach and Bandon.

Oregon in August

Photos were taken during ten days of August 2008 in the forests of wes ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2009 8:09pm PST

Ascendas Seoul Whale Sculpture : Ascendas Seoul architectural whale sculpture - Feb. 21, 2013.

Ascendas Seoul Whale Sculpture

Ascendas Seoul architectural whale sculpture - Feb. 21, 2013.

Updated: May 03, 2013 6:26am PST

On Location Portraits : All photos shot on location, using the Strobist approach of using one or more strobes, sometimes using umbrellas. None were shot in a studio. All equipment used is portable and can be taken virtually anywhere.

On Location Portraits

All photos shot on location, using the Strobist approach of using one ...

Updated: May 10, 2013 8:15am PST

Seoul's Autumn Leaves : Mid November 2008 in Samchong-dong and Changdeokgung in northern downtown Seoul, Korea. (More to follow, soon...)

Seoul's Autumn Leaves

Mid November 2008 in Samchong-dong and Changdeokgung in northern downt ...

Updated: Nov 27, 2008 12:25am PST

2009 Irish Festival, Seoul : 9th Annual Irish Festival, sponsored by the Irish Association of Korea, held at Marrioner Park in the Daehagno district of Seoul, on Saturday, March 14th, followed that evening with the Hooley (party) at the newly opened Dublin Terrace in Gangnam. On March 17th, live traditional Irish music was the center of the St. Patrick's Day gathering at the Wolfhound in Itaewon.

2009 Irish Festival, Seoul

9th Annual Irish Festival, sponsored by the Irish Association of Korea ...

Updated: Apr 27, 2009 11:22pm PST

Cambodia 2009 : During the last week of 2009, photos taken around Siem Riep & Angkor ruins plus a visit to Phnom Penh to see a few major sights but spending most of the time visiting two very worthwhile charities.

Cambodia 2009

During the last week of 2009, photos taken around Siem Riep & Angkor r ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2010 4:39pm PST

Vietnam 2009-10 : A visit to the famous "H"s of Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoian and Ho Chin Minh City, during the end of 2009 and the very beginning of 2010.

Vietnam 2009-10

A visit to the famous "H"s of Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoian ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2010 12:11am PST

2010 Tenth Annual Irish Festival, Seoul : On March 20th, in spite of a mild tempest blowing through the morning under the dark yellow skies of Mongolian yellow dust, arguably the most successful Irish Festival took place in downtown Seoul's Cheongye Plaza and in the evening in the southern district of Gangnam at the Dublin Terrace.

2010 Tenth Annual Irish Festival, Seoul

On March 20th, in spite of a mild tempest blowing through the morning ...

Updated: Apr 28, 2010 6:51pm PST

Portraits :

Portraits

Updated: Aug 22, 2011 5:39pm PST

2010 Seoul Buddha's Birthday Celebrations :

2010 Seoul Buddha's Birthday Celebrations

Updated: Jun 05, 2010 11:28pm PST

Buddha's Birthday, Seoul, 2010 : Most photos taken along Jongro avenue in northern downtown Seoul i during the May 2010 Lantern Festival.

Buddha's Birthday, Seoul, 2010

Most photos taken along Jongro avenue in northern downtown Seoul i dur ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2010 9:34pm PST

2010 Seoul Céilí, Insadong : The Irish Association of Korea, together with the Daesung Group and the Seoul Metropolitan Government, hosted Korea's third ever céilí, traditional Irish dance party, in the Insadong district of northern, downtown Seoul. At least one thousand Koreans and foreigners attended the event under exceptionally wonderful skies.

2010 Seoul Céilí, Insadong

The Irish Association of Korea, together with the Daesung Group and th ...

Updated: Oct 11, 2010 1:50am PST

Sokcho Environs, Korea : Travels along the seacoast and near-by mountains of the very northeast corner of South Korea in October 13~15, 2010.

Sokcho Environs, Korea

Travels along the seacoast and near-by mountains of the very northeast ...

Updated: Oct 21, 2010 9:38pm PST

Damyang, Cholla Nam-do, Korea : November 2010 visit to Soswei-won and Jugnog-won in the Damyang area with other USC alumnae.

Damyang, Cholla Nam-do, Korea

November 2010 visit to Soswei-won and Jugnog-won in the Damyang area w ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2010 3:09am PST

Jeju-do Island, November 2010 :

Jeju-do Island, November 2010

Updated: Dec 08, 2010 11:38pm PST

Laos 2011 : Taken during January 2011 along the Mekong in Northern Laos and around Luang Prabang.

Laos 2011

Taken during January 2011 along the Mekong in Northern Laos and around ...

Updated: Sep 26, 2011 5:38am PST

Northern Thailand 2010-11 : Photos in and around Chiang Mai and Chang Khong, northern Thailand.

Northern Thailand 2010-11

Photos in and around Chiang Mai and Chang Khong, northern Thailand.

Updated: May 28, 2011 1:31am PST

Tokyo 2011 : Shinjuku, Takanawa and Sugamo parts of Tokyo, January 2011

Tokyo 2011

Shinjuku, Takanawa and Sugamo parts of Tokyo, January 2011

Updated: Mar 05, 2011 5:38pm PST

2011 Seoul 11th Irish Festival : Though this year's celebration lacked a parade, the festival had the largest turnout ever - somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 people over the course of a six-hour festival on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the headquarters parking lot of the Daesung Group, located at the north end of Insadong, in the old part of downtown Seoul, Korea. In addition, there were two very successful hooleys - one at JR's in Itaewon and the other at the Dublin Terrace in Gangam parts of Seoul.

2011 Seoul 11th Irish Festival

Though this year's celebration lacked a parade, the festival had the l ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2011 5:57am PST

Buddha's Birthday, Seoul, 2011 : Breaking from traditions of holding the Lantern Festival on the Sunday evening prior to Buddha's Birthday, this year the parade was held on Saturday, May 7th. As usual, it started at Dongdae-mun (East Gate) and progressed along Jongro boulevard about two miles to Jong-gak (Bell Tower), turning right on the boulevard leading to Jogye-sa, the temple headquarters of Korea's largest Buddhist sect, Jogye-gyo.

Buddha's Birthday, Seoul, 2011

Breaking from traditions of holding the Lantern Festival on the Sunday ...

Updated: May 13, 2011 4:48pm PST

Jared-HyonGyeong Hoffman Wedding : On Saturday, April 23, 2011, US Army Major Jared Hoffman married his secretary, Ms. Lee Hyon-Gyeong at the Korea House (한국의집) in downtown Seoul. His mother and cousin along with some close friends flew to Korea from the US especially for the occasion. Major Hoffman was also the current Grand Master of the (in)famous Seoul Hash House Harriers, who also participated, including "flouring" their GM has he left his bachelorhood.

Jared-HyonGyeong Hoffman Wedding

On Saturday, April 23, 2011, US Army Major Jared Hoffman married his s ...

Updated: May 03, 2013 11:02pm PST

VictoriaSecret's Piss Off Run : On June 4, 2011, Seoul Hash House Harriers Grand Master Victoria's Secret held his Piss Off Run, at Dognipmun Park one week before the Democratization handover run and his ten-month tour of duty in Alabama prior to his yet return to Korea.

VictoriaSecret's Piss Off Run

On June 4, 2011, Seoul Hash House Harriers Grand Master Victoria's Sec ...

Updated: Jun 05, 2011 6:07am PST

RAS Admin Committee : Administration Committee of the Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch met in the morning in the courtyard of the Peter Bartholomew's home and some of us for lunch on the patio of Jang Song-Hyon's home, on June 6, 2011.

RAS Admin Committee

Administration Committee of the Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch me ...

Updated: Jun 06, 2011 5:46am PST

Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch Garden Party 2011 : The Korea Branch of the RAS held its annual Garden Party at the residence of the UK Ambassador to Korea, on June 11, 2011.

Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch Garden Party 2011

The Korea Branch of the RAS held its annual Garden Party at the reside ...

Updated: Jun 12, 2011 8:36pm PST

Seoul Hash House Harriers 48th GM Hand Over : Ultraman took over Victoria's Secret at Ground Zero on Namsan as the 49th Grand Master of the SHHH, June 11, 2011

Seoul Hash House Harriers 48th GM Hand Over

Ultraman took over Victoria's Secret at Ground Zero on Namsan as the 4 ...

Updated: Jun 12, 2011 10:18pm PST

RAS Lecture, June 13, 2011 : Dr. Michael J. Devine, Director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, MO, spoke on "Harry S. Truman and the Korean War" to the Korea Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society at the Somerset Palace near Gwanghwamun, Seoul.

RAS Lecture, June 13, 2011

Dr. Michael J. Devine, Director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Li ...

Updated: Jun 13, 2011 7:44pm PST

Dublin and the West, June 2011 : This is a work in progress that should be done by the end of July. Photos are from the greater Dublin area and the Irish West north of Limerick (Counties Clare and Tipperary)

Dublin and the West, June 2011

This is a work in progress that should be done by the end of July. Ph ...

Updated: Aug 31, 2011 2:50pm PST

Mckeogh Family Portraits :

Mckeogh Family Portraits

Updated: Jul 08, 2011 5:10pm PST

US-Korean Military Demonstrations :

US-Korean Military Demonstrations

Updated: Sep 10, 2011 4:47am PST

Seoul Céilí 2011 : The fourth Irish Association of Korea's céilí was held on September 25, 2011 at the new shopping/subway hub of Shindorim in western Seoul.

Seoul Céilí 2011

The fourth Irish Association of Korea's céilí was held on September 25 ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2011 7:59pm PST

Andong and Hahoe : Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch (www.raskb.com) tour to the city of Andong and the UNESCO historical site Hahoe village. The trip coincided with the Andong International Mask Festival as well as an elaborate set of public shaman rituals. These photos are still "work in progress," which require a bit more tweaking plus there will be many more added in the coming days (and weeks?)

Andong and Hahoe

Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch (www.raskb.com) tour to the city o ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2011 12:34am PST

Tara O and Jonathan Crew : Tara and Jonathan married on Nov. 5, 2011 in the Dragon Hill Lodge garden followed by dinner party inside of the hotel, which is located on South Post of the US Forces Korea in Yongsan, Seoul, Korea.

Tara O and Jonathan Crew

Tara and Jonathan married on Nov. 5, 2011 in the Dragon Hill Lodge gar ...

Updated: Nov 05, 2011 8:15pm PST

2011 AGG Suwon : The Seoul Gaels hosted for the first time in NE Asia the annual Asian Gaelic Games at the World Cup Stadium park in Suwon, Korea on October 15~16, 2011.

2011 AGG Suwon

The Seoul Gaels hosted for the first time in NE Asia the annual Asian ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2011 12:58am PST

Tara O and Jonathan Crew Wedding : Tara and Jonathan married on Nov. 5, 2011 in the Dragon Hill Lodge garden followed by dinner party inside of the hotel, which is located on South Post of the US Forces Korea in Yongsan, Seoul, Korea.

Tara O and Jonathan Crew Wedding

Tara and Jonathan married on Nov. 5, 2011 in the Dragon Hill Lodge gar ...

Updated: Nov 06, 2011 2:31am PST

Nick & Susie Reilly :

Nick & Susie Reilly

Updated: Nov 07, 2011 5:32am PST

Korea New Year's 2012 - Cheonan : A group of friends gathered in Cheonan, South Korea to welcome in the New Year and to explore a near-by temple on New Year's Day, 2012.

Korea New Year's 2012 - Cheonan

A group of friends gathered in Cheonan, South Korea to welcome in the ...

Updated: Jan 07, 2012 6:52pm PST

Bali 2012 : Images shot largely in southern Bali during middle January and early February 2012.

Bali 2012

Images shot largely in southern Bali during middle January and early F ...

Updated: Dec 16, 2012 3:51am PST

Camera Awesome Photos :

Camera Awesome Photos

Updated: Mar 02, 2012 10:08pm PST

Ultraman Gallery : Wedding of Seoul Hash Grand Master Ultraman (aka Mark Chrisman) and one of OB1's "nieces" (aka JO Sunjin) on a Saturday, following a Marriage Run in the morning near sacred Ground Zero, on June 23, 2012, Seoul, Youngsan.

Ultraman Gallery

Wedding of Seoul Hash Grand Master Ultraman (aka Mark Chrisman) and on ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2012 12:37am PST

2012 Seoul Irish Festival : The 12th Annual Irish Festival in Seoul was held this year at D-Cube Plaza in Shindorim of western Seoul. Some 6,000 people attended this all-day event.

2012 Seoul Irish Festival

The 12th Annual Irish Festival in Seoul was held this year at D-Cube P ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2012 8:48am PST

Ireland - Korea Links 2012 : June~July 2012 cross country photo project with the primary objective to capture images representing linkage between Korea and Ireland, in Ireland. October~November is devoted to the same project but within Korea. The project is underwritten by the Embassy of Ireland, Seoul.

Ireland - Korea Links 2012

June~July 2012 cross country photo project with the primary objective ...

Updated: Apr 27, 2013 8:45pm PST

Thailand 2012 + New Year 2013 : Images from two closely scheduled trips to Thailand: Bangkok (October) and Chiangmai (December 2012) and Khaoi Yai (January 2013)

Thailand 2012 + New Year 2013

Images from two closely scheduled trips to Thailand: Bangkok (October ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2013 6:34am PST

West Coast USA - Summer 2012 : Mid summer visit to Southern California and Seattle area, July-August 2012.

West Coast USA - Summer 2012

Mid summer visit to Southern California and Seattle area, July-August ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2012 1:09am PST

Miscellaneous Art : Various themes but using multiple strobes and gels both indoor and outdoor plus some architectural shots.

Miscellaneous Art

Various themes but using multiple strobes and gels both indoor and out ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2013 4:01am PST

Sydney, Australia - February 2013 : Photos taken during my free while on a one-week corporate training assignment in Sydney, February 10~15, 2013.

Sydney, Australia - February 2013

Photos taken during my free while on a one-week corporate training ass ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2013 7:35am PST

Jake and Atchara Coyner's Wedding : Some 900 people attended the wedding of Jake Coyner with Atchara Kusumalmongkol at her home in Khao Yai, Thailand, on March 24, 2013.

Jake and Atchara Coyner's Wedding

Some 900 people attended the wedding of Jake Coyner with Atchara Kusum ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2013 9:23pm PST

Irish Korean War Memorial 2013 : After six years of discussion, fundraising and planning, on Thursday, April 25, 2013, a monument dedicated to the Irish and those of Irish heritage who died as a direct result of the Korean War was officially unveiled. The last and most significant individual fundraiser took place the prior Sunday at the Dublin Terrace in Gangnam, Seoul, featuring Irish traditional music. Restaurant owner, LEE Jeong-Gil, making a special donation to the monument fund. Real momentum was achieved by the dedication of the Irish Ambassador to Korea, H.E. Eamonn McKee, and bythe current Irish Association of Korea chairman, Connor O'Reilly. Northern Ireland and other Irish Korean War vets and some of their family members along with representatives of Northern Ireland military units made special trips to Korea for the events. (At the end of this collection are some additional, relevant photos taken in northern Ireland during July 2012.) Korean War

Irish Korean War Memorial 2013

After six years of discussion, fundraising and planning, on Thursday, ...

Updated: Apr 27, 2013 9:18pm PST

Putrajay, Malaysia - March 2013 : All photos taken on March 21, 2013 using a Nikon D700 and Nikkor 28mm~300mm lens, without a tripod.

Putrajay, Malaysia - March 2013

All photos taken on March 21, 2013 using a Nikon D700 and Nikkor 28mm~ ...

Updated: May 01, 2013 12:59am PST

Erawan Museum, Bangkok :

Erawan Museum, Bangkok

Updated: May 06, 2013 7:18pm PST

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