Haedong Yonggung Sa II Photo

Photographer’s Note

Another view of the Haedong Yonggung Sa Buddhist temple, north of Busan, & adjacent to Songjeong Beach to the south. That's the white Goddess of Mercy near the top of the hill, at left. Notice the crowd of people on the lookout at top right.

"Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb find of a tourist spot and temple offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line. Most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 during the Goryeo Dynasty. During the reign of Uwang, the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong established this temple beside the sea. Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (Seawater Great Goddess Buddha), Daeungjeon Main Sanctuary, Yongwangdang Shrine, Gulbeop Buddhist Sanctum (enclosed in a cave), and a three-story pagoda with 4 lions can all be seen looking out over the ocean."

Source: http://mcrjordillas.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html

Budapestman, snunney, Royaldevon, pierrefonds, pierrefonds, chinchini, Gerrit, danos, subhendu_bagchi, shevchenko, AiresSantos, JCG, Longroute has marked this note useful

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pajaran (4320) 2009-09-10 3:32

Pozdrav.
Ovom divnom fotografijom docarali ste lepote krajolika i boje.
Srecno, Paja.

leonorkuhn (14379) 2009-09-10 3:42

Hi Chris,

Gorgeous image!
Beautiful temple built on the rocks. Good point of view, great colors, light and sharpness. Well done!

Greetings
Leonor

Budapestman (43292) 2009-09-10 3:44

Hi Chris,
amazing place, I like the beautiful architectural details and the picturesque environment, excellent POV and clarity, the mood of the photo is fabled. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

mauro61 (16638) 2009-09-10 3:45

ciao Chris,
splendida scogliera che va a scendere verso un mare di un colore verde intenso.
Ottimi i colori con le costruzioni sullo sfondo e i turisti intenti a fare foto.
bravissimo
saluti
maurizio

delkoo (35024) 2009-09-10 3:48

hi chris,
I definitely like your POV in this shot ... it provides such good perspective. light , colours and architectural details are simply superb.

didier

snunney (35840) 2009-09-10 4:01

Hello Chris,
A well chosen point of view to capture this temple complex. The foreground rocks give a good feeling of depth and the people pouring over the bridge contribute to the mood. Good colours and sharpness.

Royaldevon (5988) 2009-09-10 4:24

Hello Chris,

The architecture is so strikingly different from anything I would see at home.
Lovely pov, using the textured stones as a lead towards the bridge, linking the f/g with the b/g.
Nice dof.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (26823) 2009-09-10 6:00

Hi Chris,

The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The trees are framing well the different buildings of the temple. The bay leads our eyes toward the temple which is giving depth to the composition. The intensity of the light is giving a good contrast to the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

PixelTerror (87195) 2009-09-10 6:27

Hi Chris
A lovely temple by the sea, nice structures under the unfortunately ever present koreal milky sky
have a nice day JY

hay_kes (28596) 2009-09-10 6:34

Hi Chris,
What a superb postcard vith excellent POV and colours.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

chinchini (27931) 2009-09-10 6:58

Salut Ami Chris,
Très bon cadrage de ce paysage côtier qui semble être très visité vu sa beauté. Les couleurs sont saturées etmontrent bien la structure de la roche. Très bel endroit que tu as certainement visité avec plaisir ;o)
Excellente fin de semaine !
Pierre

npecanhuk (15182) 2009-09-10 8:08

Hello Chris!
Very beautiful picture, with excellent sharpness, exposure, dof and colors!
The pov was very well chosen and the composition is truly attractive with a very nice mixture of nature and architecture!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Gerrit (36553) 2009-09-10 8:16

Hi Chris,
It looks kind of strange indeed, a temple at the sea.
Beautiful combinatiuon of natural and man made elements.Great colours
Regards, Gerrit

carper (66132) 2009-09-10 9:50

very nice one here Chris,
a fine point of view, well taken shot, good balance looks a nice place to me, thanks for sharing and have a good day.
regard jaap

danos (33730) 2009-09-10 11:18

Hi Chris,
excellent the view of this temple with the trees to cover the behind hill,and the sharp rocks to caver the shore line.The place must be attractive in the eyes of tourists as the natives too.Well done.

Regards,danos

batalay (21416) 2009-09-10 12:31

Hello Chris,

The angles of East Asian rooflines are usually beautiful, and here you've given us a small demonstration. In the distance I see the colossal statue that stands out against the lush green trees. Thanks for the informative note that completes a very useful Trekearth package.

Warm regards,

Bulent

ribeiroantonio (22058) 2009-09-10 21:53

It is a nice place by the sea. And it must be very popular seeing the number of people standing on the lookout and bridge. Korea has been in my wishing list for quite a long time but I have the idea that it is an expensive country to visit. Is it true? As expensive as Japan?
Antonio

subhendu_bagchi (3786) 2009-09-11 0:54

Hi Chris,
nice to look at the temples. It's position is really pleasant. The coastal area is beautiful. The men at right top corner added life to it. Light management and clarity is fine. Tfs.
Have a great time.
Subhendu

shevchenko (10192) 2009-09-11 2:06

Hello Chris,
Beautiful color of the rocks, sea and clumps, really interesting a temple built at the coast, good pov to show it with including surrounding environment, distinst photo, good shoot.
Ally

John_F_Kennedy (32340) 2009-09-11 3:32

Hello Chris,
A fine capture of this interesting temple area. The inclusion of the bridge adds much to the mood.
Best wishes,
Achim

gilou530 (35984) 2009-09-11 11:33

salut chris
paysage coréen plein de contraste avec ces rochers, une maison typique au milieu image agréable a regarder
amitiés
gilbert

AiresSantos (43270) 2009-09-12 1:48

Hi Chris
Wonderful POV and colours in this fine picture of Haedong Yonggung Sa Buddhist temple.
Beautiful details and architecture
Well framed and done
Have a nice weekend
Aires

pablominto (41690) 2009-09-12 22:55

Hello Chris,

Typical temple architecture but maybe not so typical location!
The rugged shoreline makes fine setting for the fine buildings, presented in a balanced composition with good details...

Greetings,
Pablo -

JCG (25875) 2009-09-13 5:54

Hello Chris,

Tourist site which seems very visited when one sees the number of people on the image… Not astonishing, the site is superb and the environment is as much. The rock foreground gives an excellent contrast with the remainder of the landscape. Beautiful and interesting photograph, thank you Chris.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

Longroute (10113) 2009-09-14 2:00

A graceful Buddhist temple by the sea shore is really - for us -an unusual and very appealing sight. I like your composition with the fine rocks in the foreground and the view of the arched bridge. Good clarity and fine depth.

Best regards,
Donato