Yeongyeongdang, Changdeokgung palace

Yeongyeongdang, Changdeokgung palace

Description

Title:
Yeongyeongdang, Changdeokgung palace
Caption / Description:

The building enclosing the western edge of Yeongyeongdang complex, in Changdeokgung, Seoul, South Korea. Yeongyeongdang was built in 1828 by Crown Prince Hyomyeong in order to hold the Jinjakrye ceremony to honour his father King Sunjo. In this ceremony Court officials presented wine and food to the king and queen, which was held to reinforce royal authority.

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
  • Myŏngnyunsamga-dong
  • Rear garden
  • 후원
  • Huwon
  • 後苑
  • Secret garden
  • 비원
  • Biwon
  • 秘院
  • 조선
  • 朝鮮
  • Yeongyeongdang
  • 연경당
  • 演慶堂
  • West Wing
  • 서편
  • 西便

Admin

Date Original Photo Taken:
Original File Name:
West building.psd
Event:
Rating:
Date this image added/last updated on website:
Original File Dimensions:
3837px x 2524px
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:
37.58332, 126.99224333333 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:
160 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
Images blended for exposure in PS CS5
Straightened in PS CS5
Topaz Adjust 4 using 'Photo Pop' preset applied in PS CS5