GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

IMAGE NUMBER 939

Gyeongbokgung Palace is widely considered among the finest royal palaces in Seoul, with a history dating back to the 14th-century Joseon dynasty.   Visitors to the palace may take advantage of a "hanbok" (traditional Korean attire) rental service and dress up like Joseon-era royalty.   The phoney aristocracy is one of the most intriguing features of the palace.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 100th 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.  


CHANGGYEONGGUNG PALACE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

IMAGE NUMBER 938

Changgyeonggung Palace in Seoul was built in 1483 by King Seongjong (the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty) to take care of the wives of the preceding kings.  The Palace was mostly destroyed during the Japanese occupation of Korea but has since been reconstructed.  This image is of a small shrine in the emperor's "secret garden" of the palace.  The pond in front of the shrine is planted with lotus flowers.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 250th of a second and aperture F3.2.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.  


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.  

JOGYESA TEMPLE

SEOUL, KOREA

IMAGE NUMBER 936

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 near Insadong. Since 1936 it has been the head temple of the first district of the Jogye Order of Korea Buddhism.

The temple was first established in 1395, at the start of the Joseon Dynasty. The modern temple was established in 1910.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/25th of a second and aperture F10.  45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.  

JOGYESA TEMPLE

SEOUL, KOREA

IMAGE NUMBER 935

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 near Insadong. Since 1936 it has been the head temple of the first district of the Jogye Order of Korea Buddhism.

The temple was first established in 1395, at the start of the Joseon Dynasty. The modern temple was established in 1910.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/3 of a second and aperture F22.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.  

JOGYESA TEMPLE

SEOUL, KOREA

IMAGE NUMBER 934

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 near Insadong. Since 1936 it has been the head temple of the first district of the Jogye Order of Korea Buddhism.

The temple was first established in 1395, at the start of the Joseon Dynasty. The modern temple was established in 1910.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/8th of a second and aperture F22.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.  

JOGYESA TEMPLE

SEOUL, KOREA

IMAGE NUMBER 933

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 near Insadong. Since 1936 it has been the head temple of the first district of the Jogye Order of Korea Buddhism.

The temple was first established in 1395, at the start of the Joseon Dynasty. The modern temple was established in 1910.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/8th of a second and aperture F22.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.  

JOGYESA TEMPLE

SEOUL, KOREA

IMAGE NUMBER 932

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 near Insadong. Since 1936 it has been the head temple of the first district of the Jogye Order of Korea Buddhism.

The temple was first established in 1395, at the start of the Joseon Dynasty. The modern temple was established in 1910.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/4 of a second and aperture F22.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 622

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.74 seconds and aperture F22.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 622

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.74 seconds and aperture F22.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 621

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.07 seconds and aperture F22.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 620

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.07 seconds and aperture F22.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 618

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of .7 seconds and aperture F22.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 617

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.74 seconds and aperture F22.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 616

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 3 seconds and aperture F32.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 615

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.6 seconds and aperture F20.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 614

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

 The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 15 seconds and aperture F25.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Numbers 612 & 613

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 612

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 6 seconds and aperture F32.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 613

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 4 seconds and aperture F32.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

FOOD MARKET

GWANGJANG MARKET, SEOUL

Image Number 608

Gwangjang Market is one of those food markets that has not been altered or cleaned up for tourists. You can see local families, friends, and groups of suited businessmen all grabbing something to eat and drink. There are food stalls as far as the eye can see, selling all manner of items. Seating is scarce, but stalls selling the same thing are lumped in the same area, so you can find somewhere to sit at any one of them. The fried yellow bean cakes and the pork and kimchi dumplings are to die for. You often get soup and side dishes even at these tiny stalls.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/137th of a second and aperture F7.1.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

FOOD MARKET

GWANGJANG MARKET, SEOUL

Image Number 606

Gwangjang Market is one of those food markets that has not been altered or cleaned up for tourists. You can see local families, friends, and groups of suited businessmen all grabbing something to eat and drink. There are food stalls as far as the eye can see, selling all manner of items. Seating is scarce, but stalls selling the same thing are lumped in the same area, so you can find somewhere to sit at any one of them. The fried yellow bean cakes and the pork and kimchi dumplings are to die for. You often get soup and side dishes even at these tiny stalls.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/80th of a second and aperture F4.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.