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BONGEUNSA TEMPLE

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Image Number 615

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.  It was founded in 794.  It was the main temple of the Korean Zen sect of Buddhism from 1551 to 1936.  A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War.  The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. The reconstruction efforts are being waged even today.  The temple is a notable tourist destination, offering "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.6 seconds and aperture F20.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.