


| camera | Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| exposure mode | aperture priority |
| shutterspeed | 1/4000s |
| aperture | f/4.0 |
| sensitivity | ISO800 |
| focal length | 105.0mm |
| resolution | 2400x1256 pixels |
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The Folk Museum
A short series on Seoul, South Korea, during our transfer day back home from Australia in May. The National Folk Museum of Korea is on the grounds of the Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, South Korea. It was established by the US Military Government in 1945, the year I was born! [Today I'm in Atlanta.]
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Looks great, like an old temple in the middle of nowhere. I know that's not exactly true
Ginnie: It felt like it was in the middle of nowhere when I first saw it, Martin. So in that regard you are right. Thank you.
Glimpses into another world, and another time. History captured...
Ginnie: That's exactly how this felt, Alex. So...unreal. I had to pinch myself. Thanks.
Amazing Ginnie... saw all of your photographs, I as travelling around the world. You indeed the lucky person could very much go on a trip. Greetings from Yogyakarta Indonesia.
Ginnie: I am indeed a very lucky person, Bram. I have gotten to see many places around the world. Thank you.
simply beautiful. like a painting.
Ginnie: It was like a painting to me when I saw it, Alicia! Thank you.
Amazing structures and the landscape is beautiful.
Ginnie: That's exactly what I felt, Sherri. Thank you.
Nice!
The South Korean chapter of the Ginnie Hart Commemorative Folk Museum. The US Military left a different kind of museum in Thailand after the Vietnam war...it is called Pattaya city, and it looks far less serene than this.
Ginnie: Hmmmm. And I didn't even know the US Military left museums of any type anywhere! I learn something new every day! Thanks, Ray.
It has been a long time since we've communicated, so I stopped by tonight and was struck by the beauty of this shot. Lightening is flashing, and the power has been off and on. They are predicting very foul weather tonight, but I wanted to send this note before we lost all links.
Ginnie: You are such a sweetheart, Ted, to stay in touch! I am paying attention to your weather and trust you and yours will be safe-n-sound through it all. Thanks again for stopping by.
ginnie, this is an excellent shot! it's very well framed, and i like the off-center subject. you've gotten very good at this!
Ginnie: You know how to make my day, Alex.
When I see this picture, I feel serenity.
Love the tones, it shows the wideness of this valley. LOL @Ray, he has always a nice way of saying things.... Yes you are lucky that you can travel all over the place and we are the most lucky ones; you share your pictures with us in a way that I feel I am with you in all of your adventures, meer dan je weet, ontzettend bedankt voor weer een mooie foto.
Ginnie: That Ray sure does know his stuff, doesn't he!
I like the color tones Ginnie. The cropping works well too - Good Shot
Ginnie: Thanks for stopping by again, Thomas!
Interesting color range - the yellows and greens give it a soft, otherworldly feel.
Ginnie: Believe it or not, Jewlya, this is a B&W/sepia treatment through the Multiply layer, which keeps only some of the color, thus the muted feel. Thanks. Otherwise you would have seen a lot of smog!
Beautiful composition Ginnie. I like the architecture and the soft tones!
Ginnie: I went with the soft tones, Richard, because of the smog (not fog/mist!). Thanks.
Nicely foggy!
It is peculiar that another culture comes out with such different shapes.
Ginnie: Sad to say, Wim, but that's smog! It was quite distressing to me. It hung all over the city. But I tried to make the most of it by this processing. The architecture hopefully makes up for it. Thanks.
I like the muted tones Ginnie and the misty atmosphere gives it an unusual erieness.
Ginnie: As I've been saying to others, Tracy, it's smog and not fog! So sad to say. I tried to process this in such a way to minimize the negative effect. It seems to have worked. Bedankt, mijn vriend.
Une architecture magnifique servie par l'excellent travail du photographe.
Ginnie: You are so very kind, Ceanothe. Merci!
Now I'm not going to ask which one of you is wearing better
Ginnie: HA! That would be me, Bill, but I'm not the one who has a job to be stressed out about! Thank you. She does incredibly well "under the circumstances!"
Lovely shot Ginnie. Nice soft greens
Ginnie: Thank you, Aussie. Believe it or not, this is a B&W/sepia treatment through the Multiply layer, which keeps only some of the color, thus the muted feel. Thanks. Otherwise you would have seen a lot of smog!
The muted colours give the image serenity
Ginnie: Believe it or not, Nigel, this is a B&W/sepia treatment through the Multiply layer, which keeps only some of the color, thus the muted feel. Thanks. Otherwise you would have seen a lot of smog! So glad it gives serenity instead.
Very subtle colouring and exotic looking buildings Ginnie. You certainly get around!
Ingrid
Ginnie: As I've said to others, Ingrid, this is a B&W/sepia treatment through the Multiply layer, which keeps only some of the color, thus the muted feel. Thanks. Otherwise you would have seen a lot of smog! I feel very fortunate to get around like I do. I do not take it for granted!
I like the subtleness of this photo, it is very easy on the eyes and says a lot.
Ginnie: So glad you like the subtleness, Brian. Believe it or not, this is a B&W/sepia treatment through the Multiply layer, which keeps only some of the color, thus the muted feel. Otherwise you would have seen a lot of smog! Thanks.
A slightly hazy look to this one, Ginnie. You certainly get around (no offence).
Ginnie: That haze happens to be a lot of smog, Chad. I must say it was quite disturbing to see it all over the city, even here in the background mountains. So sad.
good composition with the mountains as a background Ginnie.
Ginnie: I'm a glutton for architecture of any kind nestled in the mountains, Chantal!
beautiful landscape, good focus
Ginnie: Thanks a million, Petra. I think of you often and wonder how you're doing.
Very nice capture
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Zohre, for stopping by and commenting. Your own photos are magnificent!
I like these south korea photos very much. Have you been there for only one day ?
Ginnie: Just one day, Carsten. Actually, I was there for 4 hours many years ago when transferring to Taiwan from the Philippines. But it was a different temple. And I didn't have a digital camera then because they didn't yet exist.
Lovely muted tones Ginnie and what a superb backdrop to this lovely ancient building.
Ginnie: Even though it was smog and not fog, Brian, it managed to be beautiful. Thank you.
Is this a kind of smog which a little 'envelops' the trees and the buildings? (I heard about these air-problems in the big cities all over the world) I agree with Wim and appreciate your interest in other cultures, too, and neighbour Ray is always adding some interesting informations -I like this kind of communication by SC!
Ginnie: You are so right, Philine. I'm always getting my education through commenters like you and Ray!!
A wonderful landscape, full of interest and varying tones.
Alexandra summed it up beautifully for me.
Ginnie: There is definitely history here, Paul. I just wish I knew more of what it was! Thank you kindly.
beautiful shot Ginnie, love the composition
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir.
Very nice tones and good perspective!
Ginnie: Thank you, Klaus!
You don't look a day over 35 Ginnie!
Ginnie: As you know, Chris, flattery will get you everywhere!!
Beautiful image. Love the soft colors..how the roofs become a part of the landscape. Almost surreal...
Ginnie: Even now when I think of it, Marcie, it feels surreal. Another world! Thanks.
This is wonderful many thanks for sharing.
Ginnie: You are so welcome, Scotia. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I am sure the US military left many offspring in S.Korea - there can also be some S.African offspring after the Korean war since our air force also participated.
What's in the air there - fog or smog? A lot of green to be seen.
Ginnie: Yes, Louis, I know you're right about the offspring, here, there and everywhere! Sigh.
Sad to say but that is smog! I was very disturbed to see it hanging over the city so densely...and trickling over to the mountains. Another sigh.
What prettier greenish tones. I like much the general tonality of the photo!
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir, as always! (Como siempre!!)
Great shot from a unique architectural style.
Ginnie: So Asian, Arash! Thank you.
...roofs, like giant flowers growing among the green...
Ginnie: You are so right, Lina. There they all were, like a great garden with its one crowning glory.
I'm so looking forward to visit Asia, one day - the building looks like a fine "mix of old and new" architecture
Ginnie: I hope your dream will come true for youy Aksel!
i like the way foggy background brings attention to the main elements of the foreground, love toning as well. great capture.
Ginnie: Thanks a million, PT, for stopping by and commenting. That means a lot to me.
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