LOTUS FLOWER

JOGYESA TEMPLE, SEOUL, KOREA

IMAGE NUMBER 937

Jogyesa Temple in Seoul is surrounded by Lotus Flowers.  The paper lanterns behind this flower are votive offerings purchased by the faithful and displayed on racks.  The Jogyesa Temple is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Korea and a symbol of Korean Buddhism. It is located in the heart of the city.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/6th of a second and an aperture of f16.  Schneider Kreuznach 150mm lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.