Photographer’s Note
At the western end of Jeju City, where the Hanch'on stream runs into the ocean, is a large rock formation shaped like a dragon's head. (Depending on the viewing angle, it sometimes looks more like the head of a bunny rabbit.) A short trail has been carved out going down the cliffs to give several views of the rock.
Legend states that the Dragon King's messenger was sent to Halla Mountain to gather bulloch'o (a herb reputed to give eternal life). The messenger was killed by an arrow from an angry mountain god. Part of the messenger's body sank into the water while the head remained above the water, trying to return to the sky. On windy days, the waves crashing against the rocks suggest the fury of the dragon.
Quite an interesting legend. We arrived here very late and the sunset/sunrise was nowhere to be seen. I think the sunset could be spectacular. Its hard to get a good shot here as it always full of people/tourist. I braved myself to the rocky seaside to get a closer look and to get rid of the people.
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Photo Information
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Copyright: Nora scl (cnora)
(92) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Black & White
- Date Taken: 2008-10-26
- Categories: Nature
- Camera: Sony Alpha 200
- Exposure: f/22, 6 seconds
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2008-11-23 5:29








