In Remembrance

Uploaded: August 14, 2008 00:38:43

Description

As Buddha’s birthday approached, two types of lanterns were hung at the Jogyesa Temple in Seoul. South Korea. Colored ones asked blessings for living persons. White ones like these were offered in remembrance of friends, family members, or ancestors who had departed.

Comments

Brett Dolsen August 14, 2008

Awesome capture and full frame details and lighting Jean!!A great presentation!! Brett #979509

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 14, 2008

Cool image here, Jean.


Dominick #6311015

Shirley Sicurello level-classic August 14, 2008

The composition and POV in this image are wonderful.
#6311348

Joseph D. Sage August 14, 2008

Lovely Image...thanks for sharing!

All the Best!

Joseph. #6311640

Jean B. Hall August 14, 2008

Thank you all so much for your kind comments. And Joseph, thanks for adding your photo of the colored lanterns. #6311866

Michael Lynch August 14, 2008

Really neat composition! #6312125

Candice L. Carter August 14, 2008

Fantastic capture! Wonderfully done and abstly beautiful! #6312233

August 14, 2008

Fantastic EOD....love the twist to this shot....Great work Jean #6313116

Vladan D. Djordjevic August 14, 2008

Terrific pov, lighting, lines and details. Great comp. #6314308

Jean B. Hall August 16, 2008

Thank you all very much! I really appreciate your comments and encouragement. #6322394

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 17, 2008

Beautiful full-frame capture, Jean! Wonderful details and lighting. #6325985

Jean B. Hall August 17, 2008

Thanks so much, Terry. #6326094

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 18, 2008

Wow! Terrific image,Jean! Composition,details and light is superb! #6327288

Jean B. Hall August 19, 2008

Thank you very much, Ujjwai! #6334521

Ermanno Radice September 12, 2008

Fantastic capture, great eye and composition! #6444340

Jean B. Hall September 12, 2008

Thank you, Ermanno. We were so lucky to be in Seoul just at this time. I loved the peaceful atmosphere of the Buddhist temple and the lovely area around it. #6444361

Debbie E. Payne October 09, 2008

Wonderful imagery, Jean. Great pattern and design. It just feels airy and light and peaceful. #6577697

Jean B. Hall October 09, 2008

Thanks so much, Debbie. #6577772

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