Photographer’s Note
"The first burial mounds in Korea were dolmens which contained the material culture of the first millennium CE, such as bronze-ware, pottery, and other symbols of the elite of society.
The most famous tumulii in Korea, dating around 300 CE, are those left behind by the Korean Baekje, Goguryeo, Silla, and Gaya states and are clustered around ancient capital cities in modern-day Pyongyang, Seoul, Jian, and Gwangju. The Goguryeo tombs, shaped like pyramids, are famous for the well-preserved wall murals like the ones at Anak Tomb No.3 which depict the culture and artistry of the people. The base of the tomb of King Gwanggaeto is 85 meters on each side, half of the size of the Great Pyramids.[1] Goguryeo Silla tombs are most noted for the fabulous offerings that have been excavated such as delicate golden crowns and glassware and beads that probably made their way to Korea via the Silk Road."
Source: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumulus#Korea
More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyeongju
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limaz
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(406) 2006-11-22 4:10
Hi Chris.
Interesting shot. I like the notes on it. They look like old viking burial mounds.
I found the shot a little bright, so I made you a WS
Regards
Cato
Paolo
(40753) 2006-11-22 4:11
Hi Chris, beautiful shot, with that beautiful tumulus, typicall of many ancient culture all around the world.
excellent colours, POV and composition.
thanks, ciao
barrufeto_77
(25931) 2006-11-22 4:21
Hi Chris.
The only pity is the colour in the sky. Anyway, excellent contrasts and composition.
Rgs, Oscar
UnTrained
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(0) 2006-11-22 5:07
Hi Chris,
I think I wouldn't be able to find a POV here. You made it. The chosen position with the composition: one in the middle, a half one beside it and a piece in front with a tree on the left side of the centered one is amazing. Great colors.
Regards Ulf
jinju
(14265) 2006-11-22 5:09
I do like the workshop, but I think my little gripe here isnt the brightness but the visible buildings, that sort of ruin the landscape of this shot a bit. Still, a nice interpretation of these mounds, I have a similar shot way at back of my gallery.
efigesta
(12181) 2006-11-22 5:18
Hi my friend
SO lovely place here, that green and your note so fantastic
regards
manuel
Tibo
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(1842) 2006-11-22 6:11
HI Chris, Well done. Nice colours... I will soon post a shot from Gyongjiu.. but I went there in december 2003.. colours were not that great! Good note too! Tibo
jemaflor
(39729) 2006-11-22 6:59
Hi Chris,
Impressive contrast with these hills and the tree, contrast also between thes different green, well seen.
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(120) 2006-11-22 7:12
Hi Chris. Interesting shapes of these old grave sites, not much in the frame really but a quite striking geometric photo in which the single lone tree at the left is quite well included, too. Nice range of vivid greens in this one. Greetings from Kyoto.
Gerrit
(36191) 2006-11-22 8:37
Hi Chris,
Very curious place with the well kept lawn over the dolmen.
well chosen POV and good composition.
regards, Gerrit
pasternak
(13588) 2006-11-22 9:30
Interesting shot, Chris, the tree really makes it, but I think it it too close to the frame here, I think it is so because otherwise there would be too much of the buildings seen. Maybe you could try another POV. Still, nice and unusual forms captured.
Cheers
Alexander
Cormac
(26455) 2006-11-22 11:40
Strange hills, but so interesting. The shapes are subtle, and could almost be mistaken for natural formations, except for their perfection. Great work to bring us these!
rosaline
(0) 2006-11-22 12:55
Hi Chris
This is a brilliant shot. The minimalist view delivers amazing impact. I like the texture that derives from the curvature of the mounds. Great composition with the off center tree and good exposure. I don't think the scene is too bright, but the workshop is good too. Very well done.
Aubrey
ndb1958
(9248) 2006-11-22 13:31
Hi Chris,
what a strange but beautiful place. Very interesting and fascinating. The green colour is cool. Nice composition. Never saw that before, Nino.
jan515
(545) 2006-11-22 14:10
Hello Chris,
Fantastic sharpness and details. You have a very good eye for such one landscape and details, congratulate.
Janusz
danyy
(69377) 2006-11-22 15:11
C'est très spécial Chris,
Peut-être la lumière est-elle un peu trop forte dans cette photo où un ciel un rien plus contrasté eut été superbe.
Belles courbes, montagnes miniatures vert tendre.
Le présence de cet arbre à gauche est un plus.
Excellent cadrage.
Best regards.
Daniel.
singuanti
(15240) 2006-11-22 21:34
Hi Chris. You know the Native Americans around me did similar things for their dead. The greens are all so nice and rich. A polarizer would have been good here. Good one Chris!
HOBO
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(5244) 2006-11-23 2:27
Guten Morgen Chris,
really enjoy your lesson in history today, in picture as well in history.
Would like to have a darker blue on the sky...
Regards
Knut
miuky
(3335) 2006-11-23 2:28
Very good POV
Hy Chris
Very well done, there is much light, but it's you, so great:))
Regards, M.
PS great note!
devimeuxbe
(56280) 2006-11-23 3:40
Hi Chris
Beautifull and incredible this landscape
I like the colors and the graphisme.
Well done
Bertrand
vincz
(19045) 2006-11-23 10:10
Beautiful light for this very graphical landscape. There is something magical getting out of it. great job!
fayeulle
(26547) 2006-11-24 5:36
Hi Chris
The tumulus are very stange for me. The green color is so clear. It look like the colors of rice fields. Interesting note.
Cheers
JP
carper
(65566) 2006-11-24 6:00
I go for the big boobies,
very nice shot Chris, very nice point of view and good colours, the contrast with the green and blue is very nice, good job.
gr. jaap
pranab
(5354) 2006-11-25 3:34
chris,
your composition is simple yet eye catching. good contrast of colors with the lone tree in this composition. curves of the mounds creating some excellent feed for the eyes.
bazal
(7898) 2006-11-25 11:16
Hi Chris. Interesting place and interesting compostion. I like the POV and the graphism.
Good informative note (it would be difficult to nderstand what was the real use of these unusal structures without it!).
Thanks for sharing.
Jeppe
(18623) 2006-11-26 16:10
Hi Chris
Gives me memories of similar Danish burial hills - Glad you giving us the tree as scale - thanks for the note with the story of the place as well.
Regards
Jeppe
stego
(22422) 2006-11-30 21:47
I like the subtleness of the pov, very good indeed, with that tree breaking the monotony of the curious man made hills.
Everything is great except the sky, which is kind of liveless, too pale.
TFS
axiotea
(16257) 2006-12-05 2:59
Hi Chris,
While browsing into your gallery I stopped on that photo which I found interesting. I was attracted by the shape of the burial mounds and didn t know about it. The inclusion of the tree /shadow is also good...
Cheers,
Marilyn
vagabondtravels
(6115) 2006-12-06 19:15
Hey CHris
YOu really visited at the right time of year. I always seem to end up in Gyeongju when everything is brown. Great note. Nice captre with good colors. Good work.
Ben
coco
(28066) 2006-12-07 5:31
Hi Chris.
Could be a much more interesting photo, but the sky is here a problem. Doesn't add nothing and is too white.
Anyway, an interesting note and a good composition.
Regards.
alejandroguzman
(4672) 2007-01-12 2:07
Hello Chris:
CONGRATULATIONS for this picture !
a very simple and nice composition very well done.
And I like the way you left the "little" tree on the left side of the tumulus making a great contrast.
TFS
and hope you had a happy new year !
hugz
Alejandro
Photo Information
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Copyright: Chris Jules (ChrisJ)
(70443)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2006-08-00
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Pentax Me Super, Pentax A 28mm
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2006-11-22 4:00
