Hammering Man Sculpture, Seoul
Description
- Title:
- Hammering Man Sculpture, Seoul
- Caption / Description:
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The Hammering Man outside Heungguk Life Headquarters building (흥국생명 본사) in Seoul (서울), South Korea (대한민국). The figure's arm moves slowly in a constant hammering action.
From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammering_Man):
Hammering Man is a series of monumental kinetic sculptures designed by Jonathan Borofsky which have been installed in various cities around the world.
The largest Hammering Man is in Seoul, South Korea (37°34′11.67″N 126°58′20.85″E) next to the Heungkuk Life Insurance building in the Gwanghwamun area of the city.
Seoul's version of Hammering man was erected in 2002. It weighs 50 tons and stands 22m/72ft high.
Seoul's Hammering Man strikes a blow every minute and seventeen seconds and is considered an important city landmark.In August of 2009 the city of Seoul completed a project to move the sculpture 4.8m/16ft closer to the sidewalk and dedicated a new small gallery park at the site. A spiral path, surrounding the statue, was created to enhance the presence of the work of art. Specially designed benches, landscaping, and lighting were added to the surrounding park to complete the effect.
- Tags / Keywords:
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- Asia
- 한국
- Hanguk
- 韓國
- Korea
- Seoul Special City
- Seoul Teukbyeolsi
- 서울特別市
- 서울특별시
- Jongno-gu
- 종로구
- 鐘路區
- Hammering Man
- Kinetic Sculpture
- Heungguk Life Headquarters building
- 흥국생명 본사
- Sinmunno 1(il)-ga
- 신문로1가
- 新門路一街
Admin
- Date Original Photo Taken:
- Original File Name:
- Hammering Man Sculpture.psd
- Event:
- Rating:
- ☆
- Date this image added/last updated on website:
- Original File Dimensions:
- 3858px x 2578px
- File Type:
- JPEG
- Color Mode:
- RGB
- Original Image Color Profile:
- Nikon Adobe RGB 4.0.0.3001
Location
- Location Shown:
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- Sublocation:
- Sinmunno 1(il)-ga
- City:
- Jongno-gu
- Province/State:
- Seoul
- Country:
- Korea, Republic Of
- World Region:
- Asia
- Location Created:
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- Sublocation:
- Sinmunno 1(il)-ga
- City:
- Jongno-gu
- Province/State:
- Seoul
- Country:
- Korea, Republic Of
- World Region:
- Asia
- Geo-location:
- 37.570789801972, 126.97306088117 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:
- 1⁄250 s
- Aperture:
- f/7.1
- 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:
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- B+W UV 010 MRC
- Additional Optics used:
- Setup:
- Handheld, bracketed ±1EV
Post Processing
- Image Modified:
- Software used:
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- Adobe Photoshop CS4
- Nikon Capture NX 2
- Post Processing:
NEFs converted in Capture NX 2
Exposure blended in Photoshop CS4
Large amounts of lens flare removed in Photoshop CS4