Lanterns at Beopjusa Photo

Photographer’s Note

Buddha's birthday was a couple of days before this was taken on May 4. I liked the repetition of the colorful paper lanterns here. Taken at Beopjusa Buddhist Temple near Songnisan.

"Beopjusa (Korean: 법주사, Beopju temple) is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is situated on the slopes of Songnisan in Naesongni-myeon, Boeun County, in the province of Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. It was initially constructed in 653 by the Silla monk Uisin. It has been historically associated with Beopsang thought and the worship of the Maitreya Buddha.

In the Goryeo dynasty, this temple is said to have been home to as many as 3,000 monks. A few facilities from this period still remain on the temple grounds, including a cistern and iron pot for serving food and water to thousands of monks. It continued to play an important role in subsequent centuries, but shrank as the state's support for Buddhism disappeared under the Joseon Dynasty.

The temple is particularly known for Palsangjeon, a wooden pagoda. Like most of the other buildings, this burned to the ground in the Imjin Invasion. The pagoda was reconstructed in 1624."

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beopjusa

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pattabe (415) 2009-11-05 0:42

Hi Chris,

Very colorful composition, in good contrast with the bleu sky, well done, nice shot
Thanks

Regards Freddy (Bangkok)

Budapestman (42188) 2009-11-05 0:45

Hi Chris,
a splendid impression with spectacular composition, I like the vivid colours and the POV, attractive and effective shot. Have a nice day!
George

delkoo (34442) 2009-11-05 0:45

hi chris
What a stunning photo! Marvellous lanterns, catched in full glory, i like this view, nicely spotted and well executed.

didier

besnard (30808) 2009-11-05 0:48

Bonjour Chris
Une belle image tout en couleur et en légéreté.
Merci pour ce joli cliché et bonne journée.
Nicole

papagolf21 (56483) 2009-11-05 0:53

Bonjour, mon ami Chris,
Ces lanternes sont un véritable feu d'artifice haut en couleur !
L'idée est originale et fort bien présenté à travers cette composition.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Royaldevon (5938) 2009-11-05 1:58

Good Morning Chris,

Colourful, sharply focussed and very attractive.
I particularly like how you have composed the shot with the lines of lanterns radiating from the b/r/h corner.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

John_F_Kennedy (31609) 2009-11-05 2:01

Hello Chris,
Nice composition of thsi ballons with good light and colours. Interesting how the birthday is celebrated. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

leonorkuhn (13643) 2009-11-05 2:37

Hi Chris,

I like this festive atmosphere. Very good composition with paper lanterns giving a lot of depth to the image. Excellent natural colors and splendid light.

Greetings
Leonor

Nicou (45101) 2009-11-05 4:44

Hello,

quel graphisme de ballons merveilleux, ce couleurs, cet effet dans ce ciel pur et limpide, trèès beauc adrage et effet, splendide.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

lightsensor (721) 2009-11-05 12:27

hi, Chris,
this is a good colorful shot! wondering it might be a big festival to celebrate! it also come with a clear blue sky background! nice shot!

J-P,

jusninasirun (10211) 2009-11-05 23:12

Hi Chris: These lanterns are so colorful like balloons in the thumbnail. Beautiful perspective well exposed against the blue sky. Love the lines and the assortments of colors. Well done. Jusni

Graal (58169) 2009-11-05 23:22

Hi Chris,
unusual pattern, fine palette of colours. Amazing lanterns. Good shot and well done photo. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

COSTANTINO (22840) 2009-11-07 12:48

Hello
Another kind of shot this one...Colours,colours and colours for all of us,for our life.
Compliments for your imagination and your idea
Nice pov,compliments
have a nice week end
Costantino

devimeuxbe (55930) 2009-11-08 4:39

Hi Chris
i like this really beautifull graphisme. The lines and the colors are amazing.
Well done
Bertrand

danyy (69029) 2009-11-16 23:37

Hello Chris,
c'est une photo simple et très sympathqiue, qui bien entendu séduit par le jeu des couleurs.
Amicalement.
Daniel.