Geoncheonggung 건청궁

Geoncheonggung 건청궁

Description

Title:
Geoncheonggung 건청궁
Caption / Description:

A raised corridor connects Jangandang (장안당) on the left to Gonnyeonghap (곤녕합) on the right, in the Geoncheonggung (건청궁) residence of Gyeongbokgung (경복궁) Palace, Seoul (서울), South Korea (대한민국).

The buildings were built on raised platforms due to the underfloor Ondol (온돌) heating system, which was used to circulate smoke under the floors to keep them warm in winter.

Jangandang and Gonnyeonghap were built in 1873 by the last King of the Joseon dynasty, King Gojong. Jangandang (장안당; 長安堂) was used as the King's residence, while Gonnyeonghap (곤녕합; 坤寧閤) was used as the queen's residence. It was in Gonnyeonghap, in 1895, when Gojong's wife, Empress Myeongsong, was assassinated by Japanese agents. After this event Emperor Gojong left the palace, and Geoncheonggung was dismantled by the Japanese in 1909.

The current buildings were reconstructed in 2007, as part of the Korean government's plan to rebuild the structures that were destroyed during the Japanese occupation of Korea.

Tags / Keywords:
  • Asia
  • 한국
  • Hanguk
  • 韓國
  • Korea
  • Seoul Special City
  • Seoul Teukbyeolsi
  • 서울特別市
  • 서울특별시
  • Jongno-gu
  • 종로구
  • 鐘路區
  • Gyeongbok Palace
  • 경복궁
  • Gyeongbokgung
  • 景福宮
  • Geoncheonggung Residence
  • 건청궁
  • 乾淸宮
  • Jangandang
  • 장안당
  • 長安堂
  • Ondol
  • 온돌
  • Gudeul
  • 구들
  • 溫突
  • Gonnyeonghap
  • 곤녕합
  • 坤寧閤
  • Wood structure

Admin

Date Original Photo Taken:
Original File Name:
Geoncheonggung 건청궁.psd
Event:
Rating:
☆☆
Date this image added/last updated on website:
Original File Dimensions:
3866px x 2585px
File Type:
JPEG
Color Mode:
RGB
Original Image Color Profile:
Nikon Adobe RGB 4.0.0.3001

Location

Location Shown:
Sublocation:
Gyeongbokgung
City:
Jongno-gu
Province/State:
Seoul
Country:
Korea, Republic Of
World Region:
Asia
Location Created:
Sublocation:
Gyeongbokgung
City:
Jongno-gu
Province/State:
Seoul
Country:
Korea, Republic Of
World Region:
Asia
Geo-location:
37.583196749722, 126.97738843722 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:
13mm
Focal Length (35mm equiv.):
19mm
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:
Tokina ATX107 DX FishEye 10-17mm F3.5-4.5
Filters used:
Additional Optics used:
Setup:
Handheld, bracketed ±1EV

Post Processing

Image Modified:
Software used:
  • Adobe Photoshop CS4
  • Nikon Capture NX 2
Post Processing:

NEFs converted in Capture NX 2
EV-1 and EV0 images blended in Photoshop CS4
Topaz Detail 2 with 'Creative Accent' preset applied in Photoshop CS4
Curves adjustment applied to increase contrast in Photoshop CS4