So, last week, while Gyeongbokgung Palace was open for nighttime viewing, I was admiring some shots taken by Nightviewer Skip taken of the palace from the rooftop of Twin Tree Towers, the funky glass high-rise offices erected where the Hanguk Ilbo headquarters used to stand. Sadly, I was denied permission to shoot from said office [...]
Gyeongbokgung Palace will be open for nighttime viewing through Sunday (admission: 3,000 won). If you have a camera—or even if you don’t—don’t miss this rare oportunity to enjoy Seoul’s landmark royal palace after the sun’s gone down. Working just next door, I took the opportunity to get out there, both to snap a few shots [...]
One of the most photographed locations in the country, the Hyangwonjeong (“Pavilion of Far-Reaching Fragrance”) of Gyeongbokgung Palace was built at the behest of King Gojong in 1873. As is typical for Korean architecture and garden landscaping, it harmonizes sublimely with its surroundings, including Mt. Bugaksan, which forms its backdrop. The pavilion is attached to [...]
I got a text message Sunday from a fellow photoblogger inviting me to take some photos of Gyeongbokgung Palace from above on the last day it was lit up at night. Needless to say, I accepted. Immediately. To make the evening even better, there sky turned a pinkish violet as the sun set behind Mt. [...]
Got another chance to visit Gyeongbokgung at night — you’ll recall that they opened it up last November. This time, I got the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in the blue hour, although it took a bit of waiting to get a spot. Fortunately, the nice lady in front of me gave up her spot for a minute [...]
The Cultural Heritage Administration marked the G20 summit by letting the public into Gyeongbokgung Palace at night on Nov 10—12, allowing visitors a rare chance to see Seoul’s biggest royal palace by moonlight (and pretty Korean lantern-light and ugly white floodlight). Now, the official line was that this was the first time in 615 years [...]