A few months ago, I finally developed a roll of film from my time teaching in Qingdao during 2019-2020. Qingdao, also known as 青島, is a beautiful and bustling coastal city located in the northeastern province of Shandong, China. The city’s strategic position along the shores of the Yellow Sea has endowed it with a unique and internationally-influenced history.
The photographs I captured in 2019 on my Olympus OM-2 using Kodak 400 film truly capture the natural beauty of Qingdao’s breathtaking shoreline, which was a highly contested land for centuries. The city’s international history has imbued it with a distinct character, making it a fascinating and picturesque destination. Read my full blog post here.
Jenn Leah Ko 