Honorable Mention TIFA 2025 People / Culture

The Sound of Dawn At Seonamsa

  • Photographer
    Namgook Kim
  • Technical Info
    Fujiflim Gfx100s . F/2.5. 1/100s. Iso-4000. 80mm
  • Photo Date
    2024.4.27.

Taken at Seonamsa Temple in Suncheon, South Korea — a UNESCO World Heritage site — this photograph captures a Buddhist monk striking the great temple bell before sunrise. In the stillness of dawn, the deep resonance of the bell symbolizes awakening, compassion, and the timeless rhythm of Buddhist practice. The interplay of light and shadow reflects the profound serenity found within Korea’s ancient temples.

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