Wonhyosa Buddhist Temple Photo

Photographer’s Note

I cannot remember the name of this attractive hilltop temple but its a pleasant 1 hour by bus east of the city of Gwangju. I'll do a search later & edit this note. Buddhist temples are common throughout Korea, & usually make very photogenic subjects.

Okay, I got it! It's Wonhyosa Temple.

Uhu, PixelTerror, Cretense, keribar, rjb874, Emile, stego has marked this note useful

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Uhu (7474) 2007-10-15 1:08

Well, it's a nice photo, good colors, and temple itself is quite attractive.

PixelTerror (87137) 2007-10-15 1:17

Hi Chris,
I agree buddhist temples are very good photo subjects for the way their layout drives to harmony and peace of mind, nice elements and quite good weather conditions on that one.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

snunney (35780) 2007-10-15 1:57

Hello Chris,
A very good composition of this temple against the backdrop of blue-green hills. Good colours and clarity. Looks a very nice place to visit.

pablominto (41654) 2007-10-15 2:04

Hello Chris,
The typical architecture is well depicted, and I'm impressed to see how well the buildings merge with the nature... you can recognoize the shapes of the roof in the hills behind!
As always a well composed presenbtation...
Greetings,
Pablo -

Paolo (40755) 2007-10-15 2:44

Hi Chris, good one, with a beautiful view over the temple's roofs and the distant emeral mounts.
good light and POV too.
thanks, ciao

danyy (69837) 2007-10-15 4:05

Bonjour Chris,
une belle photo avec beaucoup de profondeur, j'aime ces montagnes entourées de brumes au sommet.
Une photo qui offre un clin d'oeil aux traditions de ce pays pourtant producteur de heutes technologie.
Je remarque que tes photos restent encore un peu surexposées.
Regards.
Daniel.

toto (18775) 2007-10-15 5:48

Belle photo de ce temple qui est de fort jolie construction, belle montagne a l' arrière plan avec ses différents tons de verts quimontre bien les différentes essences d' arbres de cette foret.Belle vue d' ensemble, belle prise de ce temple et de ses environs. Amitiés Thomas

ribeiroantonio (22054) 2007-10-15 6:07

Indeed, it looks very attractive and the surroundings too. The Buddhist temples of China and South Korea are very different from the ones in Burma or Thailand. Is that because of a different version of Buddhism? I like the little pine on the right. Looks more like a bonsai. Well done.
Antonio

Cretense (57430) 2007-10-15 15:11

Hi Chris!

Very impressive "mixture" of nature and architecture photography. Great POV and composition, great diagonal perspective and beautiful colours. Congratulations!

Best regards,
Hercules

keribar (42760) 2007-10-15 19:13

Hello Chris,
Another gem taken with your Me Super ( Do you need a spare one ? It's on my shelf at home ) With a 18 mm lens too. When I went to Korea in 2003 I considered to go and visit this place which looks more like as if taken 100 years ago: Buddhist temples in the Far-east are a bit similar but those in Korea differ from what we see in Nara for instance because they look less manicured. So your picture brings another dimension for me , let alone that everything works so well in this one. The white pagoda is well centered and drops on the lush green hills in the back.

Friendly regards - Izzet

Emile (20177) 2007-10-15 21:38

Hola Chris.
You are right about Buddhist temples usually make very photogenic subjects. This is a very good example. In this case looks like the temple is still under construction, your POV permit us to see the temple plus the beautiful view of the mountains in a sunny day. Well done.
Cheers.

jhm (83684) 2007-10-16 1:17

Hello Chris,

I see old and new temples but both are very nice, good composition withthe mountains in background, very well done. Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice day,
John.

tcht (7298) 2007-10-16 2:35

Hi Chris
very nice pic of this beautiful place. excellent frame with good placement of buildings across it. also like the white tower in middle and how it contrasts with the darker surrounding bits. good work.
Cheers
Cheukhin

Budapestman (43200) 2007-10-16 3:21

Hi Chris,
Beautiful shot the composition is spectacular and attractive. I like the very fine architecture details and the magnificent environment. Harmonious and peaceful place, splendid shot, indeed. Have a nice day
George

Silvio1953 (43316) 2007-10-16 6:08

Hi Chris, wonderful view of beautiful architecture with superb colors and splendid light, very well done, ciao Silvio

stego (22498) 2007-10-17 14:00

Hi Chris,
It's very attractive indeed and it give you a gorgeous photo with your clever POV. The brightes parts are a bit OE, but that's the price to pay for not having the shadowed FG too dark.
I like its deserted and tranquil atmosphere.
Regards, José.

Angshu (34177) 2007-10-24 21:01

Namaste Chris
Very attractive setting for the temple. You've handled the exposure very well in the harsh light. Excellent framing with good placement of buildings across the frame. Good work!
Regards
Angshuman

ed_galagan (374) 2008-12-09 3:53

Hi Chris!

Very good composition! I like here details in the foreground and wide background. Also I think it is possible to reduce a little the saturation of green colour on the background.

Greetings from Holland,
Edward