Giwa Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Giwa or if in blue colour Chong-Giwa. These stones can be found in many temples in Korea, lining the grounds along paths within the temple grounds. People donate small amounts to the monks and write their wishes and prayers on the stones. Still used to cover the roofs of houses. It is believed that Buddha will grant the wishes written and bring fortune in return for the offering.

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missninja (495) 2008-01-20 2:09

Hello Jacek!
I like the compo, especially that you´ve focused the stones in the foreground and the blurred background. Good pov. Well done!
Regards, Nina

anducina (8089) 2008-01-20 11:04

Original compo, I like the vertical framing and the blurred BG. That unknown letters (for me, of course...)give a strange, mysterious effect....

TFS,

Andreea

MarianneS (14264) 2008-01-22 13:04

Hello Jacek,
Very original subject, for which you chose a nice composition.
I was surprised by the fact that you chose such a small deep but it is one of the originality of your shot.
Regards,
Marianne

Stepan (27175) 2008-01-23 11:30

I do like that. The dof is maybe a little too strong, but except that, the idea and the way you composed it is absolutely ok. Well seen.
Stéphane

nirvana73 (8628) 2008-02-09 23:32

Hello Jacek
good observation and compo
i like your technic
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan

note: i waited for your message
maybe you call me,maybe another time
i hope you enjoyed our country
i will wait nice shot of our country

German74 (771) 2008-03-25 12:06

Hola Jacek, Me gusta la foto porque hay un excelente manejo de la profundidad de enfoque, que junto a la perspectiva que elegiste hacen que la foto sea muy interesante.

Abrazos...

jusninasirun (10199) 2008-06-09 5:22

Hello Jacek. Beautiful perspective and useful notes. I like the fading image in leading perspective of the stones. Well done and best regards. Jusni