Last week GyeongBuk Palace in Seoul temporarily opened its gates for late night admissions. It was only available for a few days and as soon as we heard about it a few friends and I decided to go and check it out. It was, of course, very popular and busy, but it was still a lovely sight, and very unusual. I'm really glad I went along to experience it before I left. I haven't been to GyeongBokgung the whole time I've lived in Korea because it was the only palace I visited when I came here on holiday from China three years ago. I had a search through my photos and found the ones I took before, during the day (and in winter). One of the main (and most beautiful at night) buildings is surrounded by water, which was frozen when I came previously. This was a true blessing on the night visit because the hoards of people weren't thronging around the building and we were all able to get a photo without random people's heads in it! I'm no photographer but I think it's pretty difficult not to take a good picture of this palace bathed in light. Such a great night, and lots of fun and games with my friends trying to take jumping photos (and me not knowing the correct setting on my camera!)
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| The entry gate. |
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| My photography skills have improved a lot since this! |
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| Gathering our money for our group discount. |
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| Tickets. |
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| Blurry jumping. |
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| Probably the cutest child I've ever encountered. This is saying a lot as I don't usually like children (why am I a teacher again?!) |
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| New shoes (I REALLY needed them mum!) |
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| Finally found the correct settings. |
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| January 2009 - Day time. |
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| May 2012 - Night time. |
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| The back of the building (and cranes further in the distance) |
The photos are breathtaking - maybe you have another career option beckoning?
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