Deviation in Portugal From the Crazy World

Travellers are touched by different places and times in their destinations. As a stranger, I am also touched by the ever-changing colours in new places. It is time to show another aspect of the world with highlights that brighten all details of objects and shadows that hang dark all day long during the sunrises and the sunsets. This moment of emotion erases the world of chaos from my heart and brings freedom, happiness, and comfort. This changing landscape over time arouses constant curiosity to me, and makes every moment I experience while walking become special. In addition, this experience raises expectations for future travel and widens the view of the world. (All photos and audios are by Kibae Park/itellastory.com)

Music: Live Fado Show by the local A Severa Restaurante Típico, Lisbon, Recorded by Kibae Park with Sony PCM D-100 Recorder, X-Y 90º Stereo Recording.

Fado (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈfaðu]; “destiny, fate”) is a music genre which can be traced to the 1820s in Lisbon, Portugal, but probably has much earlier origins. Fado comes from the latin word fart’m for fete born along the waterfront in alleys and taverns the mournful melancholy songs of fado speak of life struggle.

Fado~ Faado~

<Slide Show for quick view>

여행자들은 여행지에서 각기 다른 장소와 시간대에 감동을 받는다. 이방인으로서 나 또한 새로운 곳에서 시시각각 변화하는 색깔에 감동을 받는다. 해가 뜨고 질 때까지 온종일 짙게 드리워지는 그림자와 사물의 모든 디테일을 밝게 드러내는 하이라이트로 세상의 또 다른 모습을 보여 줄때이다. 이 감동의 순간은 나에게 혼돈의 세계를 마음에서 지워버리고 자유와 행복과 위안을 가져다준다. 이렇게 시간을 따라 변화하는 경관은 나에게 끊임없는 궁금을 유발하며, 내가 걸어가며 경험하는 모든 순간이 특별하게 다가오게 만든다. 또한, 이러한 경험은 추후 여행에서의 기대감을 더욱 높여 주며, 세상을 보는 시각을 보다 넓게 만들어준다. (글/사진: Kibae Park/itellastory.com)

<Individual images engraved in my memory>

(Sound above: Atlantic Ocean Wave)

” No saints or people who’ve lived good lives sought companionship. We will become even lonelier as we try to lead a life of our own. But the fact is, you gain freedom when you become alone.” Sometimes, travel and stay alone to be free from others to find yourselves.

“성인 혹은 좋은 삶을 살았던 사람 중에 무리 지어 다닌 사람은 없었어요. 진정한 나의 삶을 살려고 노력하면 할 수록 우리는 아마 외로 와 질 거예요. 그런데 막상 외로와 지면 자유롭다니까요.” — 작가 공지영

때로는 혼자 여행하거나 혼자가 되어 여러분들 자신을 발견해 보세요.

(Music above: The last live Fado song if you would like to listen.)

Thank you for watching!!!

By Kibae Park/www.itellastory.com based in Toronto, Canada

Equipment: Fujifilm X100V + RAW & Film Simulation ‘Classic Chrome (-2/3 Under exposure)’ + Fujinon Tele Conversion Lens (50mm, f2.0) + FUJIFILM WCL-X100 II Wide Conversion Lens (28mm, f/2.o) + No Flash Unit used + 49mm Glimmer Glass Filter

Review: Compact camera, Beautiful Color. Producing high quality images with 35mm lens and the two lens converters. No stabilizer, so you may need a very light tripod all the time to get sharp images if possible. One of my major cameras for overseas assignments and trips.