Korean Independence Monument, Tapgol Park

Korean Independence Monument, Tapgol Park

Description

Title:
Korean Independence Monument, Tapgol Park
Caption / Description:

A Korean independence monument at Tapgol Park (탑골 공원), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The independence movement against the Japanese rule of Korea started on March 1st 1919, when the Korean Declaration of Independence was read out at Tapgol Park.

Tags / Keywords:
  • 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
  • Korean Independence Monument

Admin

Date Original Photo Taken:
Original File Name:
Writing monument.psd
Event:
Rating:
Date this image added/last updated on website:
Original File Dimensions:
2551px x 3843px
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:
37.571788333333, 126.988245 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:
15 s
Aperture:
f/8
Camera Model:
ISO:
100
Exposure Compensation:
+1
Focal Length:
24mm
Focal Length (35mm equiv.):
36mm
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 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
Straightened in PS CS5