Saturday, June 29, 2019
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Monday, June 24, 2019
Deoksugung Palace (2)
Here are some more shots of the wonderful Deoksugung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. I don't remember the details of each building.
Here are a couple of photos looking in - clearly it's a ceremonial building of some kind.
Everything is decorated and well-kept.
Looking more closely brings out more detail.
And even more.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Monday, June 17, 2019
Deoksugung Palace (1)
After Japan, we spent a few days in Seoul, South Korea, visiting friends, family, and of course various sights around the city.
According to Wikipedia, Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁) is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty.
It became a royal residence in 1592, after other palaces were destroyed.
Restoration work is ongoing, and it's a must-see sight.
The grounds are beautiful and peaceful, in the middle of this huge city.
I'll show more of this grand palace next week.
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Mount St. Helens, 1986 (1)
When we were there back in 1986 the mountain was fogged in, so all we could see was the destruction from the famous 1980 eruption.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Tokyo At Night (2)
This is the last of my photos from last year's trip to Japan, a dizzying night-time perspective taken with my ultra-wide fisheye lens.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Monday, June 3, 2019
Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway (箱根駒ヶ岳ロープウェー) climbs from Lake Ashi to Mount Komagatake.
It opened in 1963, and the top station looks like it. But it's in Japan so I'm sure it's safe.
The views from the top are wonderful.
Despite the growing clouds, Lake Ashi is clear.
There's a small temple near the top.
This is definitely worth doing if you're in that part of Japan.
Saturday, June 1, 2019
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