Korean Independence Movement Bas-relief Monument

Korean Independence Movement Bas-relief Monument

Description

Title:
Korean Independence Movement Bas-relief Monument
Caption / Description:

A bas-relief monument of the Korean independence movement at Tapgol Park (탑골 공원), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. This relief depicts the Korean protestors clashing with the Japanese police.

The protest against Japanese rule started on March 1st 1919 where the Korean Declaration of Independence was read in Tapgol Park. Other demonstrations soon followed across the country, which the Japanese police attempted to surpress. Over the year until the protests were finally quashed, around 7,000 people were killed, 16,000 were wounded, 715 private houses, 47 churches, and 2 school buildings were burnt down, and 46,000 people were arrested by the Japanese.

Tags / Keywords:
  • Monument
  • Asia
  • 한국
  • Hanguk
  • 韓國
  • Korea
  • Seoul Special City
  • Seoul Teukbyeolsi
  • 서울特別市
  • 서울특별시
  • Jongno-gu
  • 종로구
  • 鐘路區
  • Jongno 2(i)-ga
  • 종로2가
  • 鍾路2街
  • Tapgol Park
  • Tapgol Gongwon
  • 탑골 공원
  • 塔골公園
  • March 1st Movement
  • Samil Undong
  • 삼일 운동
  • 三一運動
  • Bas-relief
  • Korean Independence Movement

Admin

Date Original Photo Taken:
Original File Name:
08 Woman defies the police.psd
Event:
Rating:
Date this image added/last updated on website:
Original File Dimensions:
3860px x 2578px
File Type:
JPEG
Color Mode:
Original Image Color Profile:
Nikon Adobe RGB 4.0.0.3001

Location

Location Shown:
Sublocation:
Tapgol Park
City:
Jongno-gu
Province/State:
Seoul Special City
Country:
Korea, Republic Of
World Region:
Asia
Location Created:
Sublocation:
Tapgol Park
City:
Jongno-gu
Province/State:
Seoul Special City
Country:
Korea, Republic Of
World Region:
Asia
Geo-location:
37.571727267917, 126.98857106917 View on map

Rights

Copyright Status:
Copyrighted
Licensing Status:
Rights Managed
Available for Editorial Use:
Yes
Available for Commercial Use:
No
Copyright Notice:
© 2009 Dave Kennard

Camera Data

Date Digital Resource was created:
Shutter speed:
125 s
Aperture:
f/8
Camera Model:
Nikon D200
ISO:
100
Exposure Compensation:
+1
Focal Length:
18mm
Focal Length (35mm equiv.):
27mm
Metering Mode:
Multi-segment
Flash:
No Flash
Exposure Mode:
Auto
White Balance:
Manual
Light Source:
Cloudy
Exposure Program:
Aperture-priority AE

Additional shooting metadata

Lens:
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor ED 18-70mm F3.5-4.5G(IF)
Filters used:
  • B+W UV 010 MRC
Additional Optics used:
Setup:
Handheld, bracketed ±1EV

Post Processing

Image Modified:
Software used:
  • Nikon Capture NX 2
  • Adobe Photoshop CS5
Post Processing:

NEFs converted with -0.3 exposure compensation in CNX2
EV-1 and EV0 images blended for exposure in PS CS5
Curves adjustment selectively applied to EV0 image in PS CS5 to brighten
LCE selectively applied in PS CS5
Curves adjustment to increase contrast in PS CS5