Buyongjeong, Changdeokgung palace

Buyongjeong, Changdeokgung palace

Description

Title:
Buyongjeong, Changdeokgung palace
Caption / Description:

Buyongjeong, a small pavilion at the edge of Buyongji pond in Changdeokgung, Seoul, South Korea. Buyongji lies in the heart of the secret garden, a 78-acre area at the rear of Changdeokgung. Buyongji is a rectangular pond, the name literally means 'Lotus pond'. Buyongjeong pavilion was used by the royal family for private retreats.

Tags / Keywords:
  • South Korea
  • Asia
  • 한국
  • Hanguk
  • 韓國
  • Seoul Special City
  • Seoul Teukbyeolsi
  • 서울特別市
  • 서울특별시
  • KOR
  • Sŏul-t'ŭkpyŏlsi
  • Jongno-gu
  • 종로구
  • 鐘路區
  • Joseon
  • Chosŏn
  • Changdeok Palace
  • 창덕궁
  • Changdeokgung
  • 昌德宮
  • Rear garden
  • 후원
  • Huwon
  • 後苑
  • Secret garden
  • 비원
  • Biwon
  • 秘院
  • 조선
  • 朝鮮
  • Myŏngnyun-dong
  • Lotus pond
  • Buyongji
  • 부용지
  • 芙蓉池
  • Buyongjeong
  • 부용정
  • 芙蓉亭

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Date Original Photo Taken:
Original File Name:
Buyongjeong.psd
Event:
Rating:
Date this image added/last updated on website:
Original File Dimensions:
3819px x 2512px
File Type:
JPEG
Color Mode:
Original Image Color Profile:
Nikon Adobe RGB 4.0.0.3001

Location

Location Shown:
Sublocation:
Changdeokgung
City:
Jongno-gu
Province/State:
Seoul Special City
Country:
Korea, Republic Of
World Region:
Asia
Location Created:
Sublocation:
Changdeokgung
City:
Jongno-gu
Province/State:
Seoul Special City
Country:
Korea, Republic Of
World Region:
Asia
Geo-location:
37.581631666667, 126.99323666667 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:
115 s
Aperture:
f/8
Camera Model:
Nikon D200
ISO:
200
Exposure Compensation:
0
Focal Length:
31mm
Focal Length (35mm equiv.):
46mm
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
Images blended for exposure in PS CS5
Straightened in PS CS5
Topaz Adjust 4 using 'Photo Pop' preset applied in PS CS5