Beopjusa Lanterns II Photo

Photographer’s Note

Taken yesterday at the Beopju~sa Temple ('Sa' is Korean for 'temple'). May 2 was Buddhas birthday & there were still quite a few colourful paper lanterns decorating the temple grounds, although workmen were collecting & packing them away when I was visiting.

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carper (63877) 2009-05-05 3:12

very nice one Chris,
good depth in it, well composed, good details a fine photo job here, I like it, have a nice day.
regard jaap

Royaldevon (5782) 2009-05-05 3:17

Hello Chris,

I am learning so much about other cultures and countries. It would be nice to leave such decorative items in situ a little longer!
Geat pov, using the colourful lanterns to set the tone for the shot.
Good details, images well placed in the frame and a chance to interpret the scale (which surprise me a little) by the presence of the people.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

snunney (33952) 2009-05-05 3:36

Hello Chris,
The paper lanterns make for some nice splashes of foreground colour. I like how the Buddha and pagoda are framed by the trees. Good composition with pleasing natural colours and excellent sharpness.

rikko77 (5444) 2009-05-05 3:45

Hi Chris,
very nice framing with beautiful, bright colors...and those two figures on the right side to enrich the composition.
Well done!
Have a nice day,
Rikk

Budapestman (40808) 2009-05-05 3:45

Hi Chris,
Photo with fabulous mood. I love it with the coloured lanterns framed sight. The composition is beautiful likewise. Great shot! Have a nice day!
George

besnard (30044) 2009-05-05 3:49

Bonjour Chris
Un joli cliché inédit avec toutes ces petites lanternes colorées pendues à l'arbre en fleurs. Une très belle image.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

macondo (12933) 2009-05-05 4:09

Hi Chris.
Interesting viewpoint chosen here, with the lanterns making a superb coloured framing device for the scene behind. Good timing to capture the the pair with the pram in a judicious spot. There's a lot going on, really, but the large Buddha remains the focal point and towers over the tiny figures.
Regards,
Andrew

anto95 (1686) 2009-05-05 5:19

Hi chris,
This image is sharp and its colours seem very natural.
Antonello

Muse (30555) 2009-05-05 5:39

Hi Chris,
Des lanternes colorées qui donnent un air de fête et un bon cadrage de cette scène.
Best regards
Denise

dareco (17024) 2009-05-05 5:51

Very nice composition and beautiful colors. Good detail. An interesting post. TFS

PixelTerror (85994) 2009-05-05 6:33

Hi Chris,
Ah you're back in Korea, this one went through a very fast process considering not digital ! Nice place to which the many colored lanterns add a joyful extra, and it's rare to see such a nice blue sky on your Korea pictures, very nice !
Have a nice day JY

pierrefonds (25855) 2009-05-05 7:03

Hi Chris,

The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The tree with the lanterns and the other trees are framing well the temple and the statue of Buddha. The point of view takes our eyes toward the temple, the statue and to the mountain in the background which is giving depth to the photo. The nice blue sky is sending a lighting which is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Nicou (43737) 2009-05-05 7:16

Hello,

quel bel arbre avec tous ces lampions colcoés, quel effet, un super cadrage avec le temple, la statue, la recherche du cadrage est mangigique.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

saxo042 (15030) 2009-05-05 7:59

Hi Chris,
All these coloured paper lanterns create a very happy and playful mood to this also otherwise good photo! Beautiful landscape.
Kind regards
Gunnar

lrw1966 (1630) 2009-05-05 8:52

Chris, Hi:

Wonderfully colorful and bright composition. Very fresh and original.

Thanks
Larry

gilou530 (34617) 2009-05-05 9:33

salut chris
une image haute en couleur dés la vignette, ces petits ballons du premier plan donnent de la gaieté a ton image, un endroit plein de charme , beau travail
amitiés
gilbert

danos (31538) 2009-05-05 9:46

Hello Chris,
nice decoration environment for the Buddhas birthday.The colourful lanterns make the scene more scenic.Well done.

Regards,Danos

jonathan_hart (22564) 2009-05-05 9:54

good viewpoint, a lot to see, and the lanterns add the great bonus here
jc

jemaflor (38801) 2009-05-05 10:54

Hi Chris,
Well composed and plaeasnt view with all these colors, good light well captured.

nwoehnl (118) 2009-05-05 13:33

Hello Chris. Very nice this one - good angle from underneath the tree, and the colorful lanterns make a delightful and luminous contrast with the various traditional structures on the temple's premises.

marietom (31762) 2009-05-05 14:19

hello Chris,

it's wonderful !
Une image très gaie, avec toutes ces couleurs.
Bonne soirée
Marie

trekks (14260) 2009-05-05 16:23

hi Chris

I never had a chance to see so many part of SKorea because the tour guide was always rushing and packing a lot of unattractive destinations and I was not into photography yet at the time of my only visit there.

Now I wish I could be a english teacher like you and spend time there to explore all the options of photography :)

I always thought the Japanese influence is heavy in SKorea and at times find it hard to differentiate between them in culture or tradition but there are subtle differences in detail.

This one is one of them, the lanterns and Buddha.

I like it. The way you have presented the view to show much of traditional Korean ways. You were careful in not letting the lanterns blocking the Buddha or temple. Good work.

tfs, bill

BelCan75 (2416) 2009-05-05 21:00

Hi Chris,

I hope you are enjoying yourself over there! Wonderful photo of this beautiful place with the temple, the mountain in the background, that great statue and all these lanterns in the trees which make is so colourful. Great work!

Greetings,
Ann

Cricri (42687) 2009-05-05 22:33

Hi Chris
Une jolie idée ces petites lanternes colorées suspendu a l'arbre, c'est original et ça donne bien l'ambiance de fête
Friendship
cricri

hay_kes (28554) 2009-05-05 22:53

Hi Chris,
Very colorful and different composition.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Silvio1953 (40635) 2009-05-06 2:21

Ciao Chris, fantastic colors in your lovely shoot, splendid composition with fascinating architecture, very well done, ciao Silvio

John_F_Kennedy (30503) 2009-05-06 3:52

A perfect first summer picture. The blue sky and the coloured ballons are fantastic. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

npecanhuk (12947) 2009-05-06 4:33

Hello Chris!
That's a wonderful picture and the reason why is specially the composition, in this case, perfect! The background with temple and statue is magnificent, however the foreground with the tree and those colorful lanterns is truly the highlight in this great photograph! Sharpness, exposure, colors and pov are all outstanding features in this one as well!
TFS - congratulations!
Abraços do Brasil,
Neyvan

Gerrit (35393) 2009-05-06 4:55

Hi Chris,
What a great colorful forground in this calm and idyllic scene.
Excellent composition in fantastic light.
Regards, Gerrit

vincz (19037) 2009-05-06 5:09

Excellent compositionwith the tree in the foreground. The lanterns give a very unique atmosphere. Great work.

Atousa (3434) 2009-05-06 5:57

Salam Chris,

Its an informative n interesting daily life shot..I like the worth seeing details which show somethings about the architecture, religion n customs!..thanks for sharing.
Best regards, Atousa

leo61 (42704) 2009-05-06 10:56

Hi Chris!
Excellent POV and composition with these colorful lanterns at the tree and the nice temple.I like too the bright colors.
Regards,Leo

Tue (25608) 2009-05-06 15:48

Hey Chris,
A very good view of this place with a very pleasant sunlight and nice, attractive colours with all the lanterns. The photo offers a nice view of the temple and the overhanging tree is well included. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

axiotea (15869) 2009-05-06 21:17

Bonjour Chris
These colorful lanterns are an eye catcher and i like the way you've presented this place with the standing Buddha and the temple on the left side. The blue sky makes for a perfect BG on which the elements stand out nicely.
Amitiés
Marilyn

adores (15235) 2009-05-07 16:26

Hi Chris!
At first, it reminded me of the Chinese New year.The temple and the Budha are perfectly framed by this tree with the colourful lanterns. Good idea to include the persons passing also!

eungbongsan (134) 2009-05-07 21:15

An-yong-ha-sae-yo (Hello)! Dear Chris,

Another great one from you... Your gallery is fantastic. I saw your pictures again and again.

Gam-sa-hab-ni-da (Thanks)! for sharing.

Greetings from Seoul,
Eungbong

danyy (67844) 2009-05-07 23:02

Bonjour Chris,
une photo très plaisante et fort bien cadrée. Un festival de joyeuses couleurs sur fond de Corée traditionnelle.
Bien vu.
Excellent week-end.
Daniel.

JCG (24769) 2009-05-09 2:26

Hi Chris,

Travel to Korea under the sun I see… Very beautiful and judicious saturation of the colors on this sight which emphasizes well all these lanterns. I like too much the luminosity on this panorama. Beautiful celebration of Buddha. Thank you Chris.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

denisn72 (6867) 2009-05-09 5:04

Hello Chris!
You chose the perfect point of view. I like to look at the colourful hanging lanterns. You used well the tree on the left as a natural framing. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Best regards
Denis!

Angshu (33193) 2009-05-12 0:35

Namaste Chris
Great colours of the paper lanterns. Like your framing of the statue of Buddha. Against the sun the leaves and the lanterns glow. Good balance between the statue and the temple. Good work!
Regards
Angshuman

BWJ (1771) 2009-05-12 4:57

Hello Chris,
What a beautiful, festive atmosphere created by the huge colorful lanterns. Excellent composition filled with many interesting subjects. Nice natural color and sharp details. Good note too.
Kind regards,
Betty

Photo Information

Copyright: Chris Jules (ChrisJ) (69396)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-04
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Pentax Me Super, Pentax A 28mm
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Ney's favorite pictures of Asia II !, More favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-05-05 3:09
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