Gyeongbokgung Palace Photo

Photographer’s Note

In 1392, Seoul (or Hanyang as it was then called) became the capital of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace was built for Korea's ruling family. Then king T'aejo was warned that the mountain across the river was exerting a fire influence on the palace grounds. This is the reason that two mythical beats, carved from stone, were placed outside the main gate, Gwanghwanum. Nevertheless, it was destroyed several times, both by Japanese invaders and by Korean serfs who wanted to destroy the records kept inside. It was always rebuilt, lastly so in 1969 when, however, former wooden structures were replaced by concrete.
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I love the colorful roof with a wonderful architecture. I hope you like this image and give me a comment. Thanks so much
Best Regards
Huy

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LegaL (843) 2005-06-12 4:47

i have been Sout korea in last december. I like there.i like all of architecture. Thank for sharing, best regards, LegaL

paulartus (824) 2005-06-12 6:08

Interesting colours and symmetry. Quite a beautiful photo. I actually think the black border you have added is a little too heavy and detracts rather than adds. Maybe half the thickness.

Chait (92) 2005-06-12 7:53

Very nice and attractive shot. I agree with paulartus.

jinju (14265) 2005-06-12 7:58

Paul is right. The design is very light and delicate, it calls for a delicate border. Otherwise its a great geometric composition and great color scheme.

tontonjc (6617) 2005-06-12 15:45

Ce toit et ces couleurs sont splendides . le cadrage judicieux.

Superbe compo .Bravo

hdl (6737) 2005-06-13 14:38

Hi Huy, very nice geometry. Like your subject but I must agree with the other colleagues, the black border is too dominant in the picture. Maybee a little colour saturation would improve the image too as I have the impression that the light was rather hard when you took the picture. Nevertheless, a very nice picture.

pamastro (7213) 2005-06-13 19:27

Great colors. I like how you've composed it making use of the architecture. It really punches out strongly with the colors and the sweeping lines that cross the image on two angles. One moving left to right and the other front to back. Perhaps it could be a little more sharp just to give it a cleaner and more defined look. Nicely taken, though, giving it a modern look to this old architecture.

singuanti (15240) 2005-06-13 23:17

Hi Huy. What a neat shot! The close-in framing allows us to take in those details and colors. An interesting note too. Nice one Huy, thanks for sharing this beautiful place with us.

PSYOPS (0) 2005-06-14 18:14

Your capture predicted your success. Please keep shooting, and exchanging experience with us. Thanks.

ngythanh (8496) 2005-06-14 18:20

You have made a correct decision here by using the lens' widest angle of 18mm here. This alone deserves a big bravo, Dr. Tran.

Regards,

vikramdevrao (322) 2005-06-15 9:50

Great shot. It almost looks as if it is about to take off.

capthaddock (28640) 2005-06-16 9:43

Hi Huy - wonderful light conditions to get this amazing colour and detail on these not directly lit fixtures. When I visited this palace the weather was gray and dark.

NgocSon (282) 2005-06-16 23:09

A surprising PoV and mastering of colors. Congratulations.

Regards,

faubry (32401) 2005-06-18 4:40

i have been also in south Corea in 1978!!! very long time, but i likt this town, i have seen this palace, very beautiful colors and contrasts
merci
francine

Luan (15935) 2005-06-18 4:41

I find this picture very graphical, because of this pont of view, we can discover a nice architecture whith nice lines. There are so many colors here.
Very well catch
Luan

jhm (83093) 2005-06-18 11:52

Hello Huy,
I like most of the splendid details and colours in this picture, you chosen a very good angle for this great work to make, the great black frame also very attractive for looking. Thanks for visit and sharing.
Have a nice weekend,
John

joseelias (367) 2005-06-22 8:32

Great piece of architecture. Its complexity as well colors are captivating! Very nice framing as it creates a dramatic feeling. It’s like looking to a ships bow right in front and under it!

Stepan (27175) 2005-06-22 17:25

An incredible pov... producing a very original picture about a looking like classical subject.
very well composed !
Stéphane

jekir79 (50) 2005-07-03 8:26

Great angle!!! I have been to this place several times and struggled to get a picture I was satisfied with.