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Royal Azalea in Jirisan NP


Royal Azalea in Jirisan NP
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Copyright: Chris Jules (chrisJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3715 W: 216 N: 3721] (28231)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04
Categories: Nature
Camera: Pentax Me Super, Pentax 28mm f:2,8, Fuji 100, Polarizer ø28mm
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-21 2:31
Viewed: 493
Points: 42
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Royal Azalea, in Jirisan National Park. Korea use to have a royal family, before they were assassinated, by the Japanese colonial power early last century. Royal Azalea flowers all over the mountains, from late April to Mid May. Taken at Barae-Bong ('Bong' is Korean, for 'peak'). From Wikipedia:

"Rhododendron schlippenbachii (Royal Azalea) is a species of Rhododendron native to the Korean Peninsula and adjacent regions of Manchuria (Liaoning, Nei Mongol), Japan, and the Russian Far East. It is the dominant understory shrub in many Korean hillside forests, growing at 400-1500 m altitude.

It is a dense deciduous shrub growing to 4.5 m in height, but more commonly 1-2 m tall. The leaves are obovate, 4.5-7.5 cm long and 2.5-4.5 cm broad, with scattered glandular hairs. The flowers are white to pink, often with small red spots on the upper three petals; they are produced in late spring to early summer."

More pics / info here:

This is a link to english KBS

This is a link to Baraebong

"Mt. Baraebong (1,165 meters above sea level) not far from Mt. Bonghwa is also famous for its royal azalea flowers. Some people prefer Mt. Baraebong, as the azalea field in Mt. Bonghwa is only a 15~20 minute walk from the parking area. You can reach the peak of Mt. Baraebong by walking one and a half hours along the wide mountain road from Unbong, and you can enjoy the beautiful azalea fields here and there along the way.

Azalea flowers on Mt. Baraebong look even more beautiful as their blossoms are large in comparison with their tiny leaves. Fully bloomed red azalea clusters spread over the green grass carpet look like a heavenly flower garden. As there are no bushes around the azalea trees, the azalea blossoms look conspicuous against the background of dark green grass. Nowadays, a research office of cattle hereditary resources (Unbong pasture) raises cows on the slope of Mt. Baraebong. But in the early 1970s, it used to be a sheep pasture. The sheep did not feed on the poisonous azalea trees but fed on other trees and grasses, helping the azalea trees thrive and widening their exclusive area. The royal azaleas fully bloom around the end of April at 500 meters above sea level near Unbong pasture, in early May at 700 meters above sea level, early May through mid May at 900 meters above sea level, and mid May through the end of May at 1,000 meters above sea level near the peak of the mountain."
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Hi, my friend!
Interesting photo from Korea. I like your view. Beautiful korean nature. Nice composition. Beautiful colours and good light.
Marek

Hi Chris,

Beautifull lands..
Colourfull... and the inclusion of the people makes this perfect.
EXCELLENT.

jp

Hello Chris! Wonderful colors. Nice lightness. Good POV and capture. Beautiful shot. Good luck!

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1590 W: 0 N: 184] (12916)
  • [2008-05-21 2:57]

Bonjour Chris,
Beautiful scenery and perspective. Colors are very superb. To go for a walk on this path must be also pleasant for the eyes that for the sense of smell. Bonne journée et merci!
Diane

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 638 W: 53 N: 741] (4554)
  • [2008-05-21 2:59]

What a beautiful country shot! Azeleas in the wild? I have a terrible time even to keep them in flower pots
TFS
Argiris

Hello Chris,
Beautiful composition. It would be a pleasant experience to walk through this path. Awesome colors and sharp details, giving a pleasant mood. Like it very much!

Best regards,
Sharina

hello Chris
wonderful shot
beautiful flowers and good human addition
nice colours and good composition

regards

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3293 W: 681 N: 2085] (16661)
  • [2008-05-21 3:36]

Really wonderful photo !


thanks,
v

OH WOW Chris! We have Azalea trails here in Houston, but not like this! This is nature! LOVE it, love the pink hills! The road is so nice here! Excellent!
B-)
Linda

merhaba dear chris
wonderful nature and footpath.excellent pink colours and shadows.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Hello Chris


It should be charming and wonderful to walk for among these azaleas.
beautiful visual and composition.
I would spend the whole day oh in this place,
only admiring the beauty of this scenery.
Congratulations for the shot!

Sérgio

excellent pov and framing, these flowers make the view wonderful, good light too
regards
jo

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2164 W: 385 N: 2277] (24652)
  • [2008-05-21 7:28]

Merhaba Myfriend Chris...
Excellent job with beautiful photo, wonderful colors and a very beautiful shot..
Selamlar...
Milas...

Hello Chris,
Strong diagonal composition!
An amazing amount of flowers, great spring colours...
The scenery is well framed by the tree, and the human factor is well taken care of!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2936 W: 618 N: 3365] (15449)
  • [2008-05-21 8:41]

Hi Chris,
Really this is a stunning view of this mountain! I have never seen as much of Royal Azalea flowers in my life!
Strong composition with diagonal and nice perspective. The walkers are lucky to can admire this splendour! Beautifully done! Annie

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3445 W: 96 N: 3039] (19582)
  • [2008-05-21 11:10]

Thats not fair.!
Just this afternoon I had a look in my neighbours frontgarden.
They have a nice Azalea full blooming.
In my garden, it dont grows well, sniff.
Now you come up with is complete area full of azalea.!
Thats not fair, Chris. haha
Very well composted too.
Jan

Hi Chris,
What an amazing shot of Royal Azalea flowers...
Nice composition and great details.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Later....:))

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2879 W: 368 N: 2718] (11723)
  • [2008-05-21 13:43]

The tree on one side, its branches hanging over the road in this pov... and the soft, clear colours of the flowers lining the road where the people walk. Nice one, Chris.
TFS

ciao Chris..
really nice capture.. full of colours.. and wonderful indeed!! my compliments
ciao Marco

Helo Chris

Again lovely place for walk and join in Nature

Ver well done

TFS

Cheers,Braca

Hello Chris,

Beautiful azaleas, wonderful colors, excellent photo!
Congratulations and TFS,

Sergio
on thursday

Hi Chris,

What a lovely place with many beautiful flowers at surrounding . .
Great composition by having this big tree on the left part . . and showing the pathway which divide the fields . .
Well done my friend

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Hi Chris,
Excellent landscape and naturel flowers. Great detail and well presented.TFS
regards
H.Ayhan
:)

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