• Journal of the Speleological Society of Korea
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• no.74
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• pp.33-43
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• 2006

The purpose of this study is to scientifically establish the concepts of photogeography, and to present desirable directions for the pursuit of photogeography in Korea. Photogeography is to effectively utilize the documentary and artistic nature of the photo, as an image medium, in the geographic study. The concept of photogeography, along with the term photogeology, is already known widely in foreign countries, and extensive research has been carried out in the field. However, here in Korea, nobody knows the concept of photogeography. Since photogeography has not been systemized as a science, and interest in photography is being minimal, photography, in reality, has in no way been utilized effectively. The photographs used in Photogeography can be classified, according to character, into two major categories, geographic photographs and general photographs, and, according to subject and camera, into still photographs and dynamic photographs. Photographs, such single photographs, slides, air photographs and satellite photographs are in the category of still photographs, while pictures like video and movie pictures are dynamic photographs.

• Journal of the Speleological Society of Korea
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• no.72
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• pp.37-46
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• 2006

The purpose of this study is to provide a basic theory of photogeography. There is a close relationship between photos and fine arts, but lots of differences. For examples photos are arts of cognition, analytic media and time. Geographic photos are photos useful for geography. Geographic-photos are a kinds of academic photos which deals with special meaning of geographic phenomena and cognition of the certain area. According to the nature the photos available for geography, can be grouped into geographic photos and general photos. Geographical ideas, photographical skills and artistic senses are necessary to the photogeographers. Geographic photos are useful for research and educational Purpose. The aspect of research is related to the systematic geography, for example ; geomorphology, historical geography etc. In conclusion, to the photo geographer the geographic idea is more necessary than the skill of photography.