Gyeongju city is a small but beautiful.
I could not see big shoping mall and apartment in the downtown.
Actually it is almost impossible to build such a large scale of Building.
There are high possibility to find the relics, while digging the ground for the foundation of a building.
If someone’d like to develop his own place, the owner have to pay all cost for the excavation according to the Law in Korea.
I thought it a foolish law at first. In my opinion, the government should pay for the cost instead of the owner.
But it was Inevitable at that time when the law was made. Korean government was too poor to support the cost for excavation. They decided to postpone the development as soon as possible until the government is able to pay for the money for the excavation.
But in the case of that the owners have ability to pay for the cost, the government decided to allow the development.
As the result of the law, the downtown of Gyeongju looks like an old and ruined city.
But we could keep the relics unharmed under the ground
Even though the government became rich, this policy does not changed until now.
But thanks to this foolish policy and law, You can see the scenery of the downtown at 1970 - 80th.
I couldn’t take the photos of the downtown, next time I will take the photos of the city.
In this posting, I’d like to show you the pine trees.
Koreans love the pines.
The Pine trees have special emotional meaning for Korean people.
Koreans think the pines the very important thing for their national identity.
When I joined in Army, we were ordered to remove all trees in front of our trenches for better sight seeing against the enemy.
We followed the order and removed all trees except the Pine trees.
The inspecting officer had visied and asked that why we didn’t remove the pine trees.
We answered loudly all together “ Yes, sir, the pines are too beautiful. So we couldn’t cut off. Sir”
The officer smiled and had gone without a word.
The pines in Korea are growing in zig zag.
Usually zigzagged trees are not so useful for building a house.
But this zigzagged pines have been used very often for the building materials.
As a result we can enjoy the marvelous zigzagged pillars of the traditional houses.
Anyway while walking around the Gyeongju area, I was so impressed by the pines.
The pines in Gyeongju city were well cared.
I took the photos of the pines while walking around.
Seeing once is better than Hearing 100 times.
I’d like to introduce you the pines
First part of phots were taken near the tombs of Kim’s family King
Second part was taken at the Poseokjeong, the place where Kings had enjoyed their entertainment.
Third part was taken near the 3 Kings tomb outside of Gyeongju city.
I had walked 5 hours to get there that day.
Last part was taken near the First King and Queen’s tomb.
Each pines seemed to have it’s specific and unique atmosphere.
The atmosphere of the pines were various according to it’s place.
What do you feel about the pine trees in Gyeongju ?
I think these wavy stems make pines special from others.
I still dont understand why they zig zag and are not perfectly straight, like pine trees in California?
It's very wonderful tree, I love this tree very much.
Thank you so much for reading
I also loved the Pine trees as they are much like to grow in a comfortable cool climate and it was part of a fun holiday like Christmas.
King and Queen's tomb is very special because they had grown those tress over and around it which beautifies the place with marvelous looking trees @slowwalker
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Each tree is in itself, nature's artwork. Thanks for capturing and sharing them with us!
;))
They are quite beautiful @slowwalker. The whole thing reminds me of a place near where I grew up in Denmark, known as the "Troll Forest" because it is made up of 250-year old pines... but because it is near the ocean and there are strong winds, they have all become twisted and gnarled in different directions.
And you're right, it gives a unique atmosphere.
Wow,
I'd like to see that pine forest
،wonderful
wow love the shape of the trunks, wonder what makes the trees grow like that
Such beautiful photos of pines, @slowwalker.
As Hesse says, 'Trees have long thoughts, long-breathing and restful, just as they have longer lives than ours.'
It was touching to read your story of soldiers refusing to cut down pines because they were so beautiful.
This whole post is about respect for life - for the trees above us and the dead ancestors and relics beneath us.
Thank you for reading
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Thanks for the beautiful post,yes the pines are looking so beautiful.Its beauty as if becomes its life,as you mention here .
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It's look like evening photoshoot
Ooh the way the pines are standing is heart trending and moving at the same time!
I have learned that those trees have lived with Koreans though out all the ups and downs of history.. so meaningful
Personally like those because it feels like they are telling me to be firm in spite of all the hardships..😌😌
Very nice picture INDEED
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Nice photography
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Thank God, you guys didn't cut the pine trees. Its so amazing to see large number of old pine tree in one place. Its quite a lovely view.
Looks like The Pine are dancing. Every pine tree has its own style. Its really beautiful.
This is a very special energy place. I love listening to the underground energy of special places. I can hear it from these photographs. It makes my own energy feel wide open and very refined. The pine trees are like friends, gently dancing. I would love to draw and paint here. This is a very pure place. Thankyou for posting these beautiful photos.
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They all have such weird twisting shapes, makes them look really beautiful, kind of like giant Bonsai trees :) Nice photos..
Excelent post
Wow😍. your photography is just wow😍😍😍...And thank you so much for sharing this photography with us....may god bless you💘💘💘
정말 가슴까지 시원하네요.
impresionantes imagenes no cabe duda que estamos rodeados de muchas cosas maravillosas llenas de vida y color
I believe trees have souls like humans
Amazing pics, Nice article. Something new to me. It's good to know where these trees are planted, gives a. sense of being really there. Thank you for taking these pics and writing this nice article :-)
Sencillamente hermoso! soy una completa amante de la naturaleza.
Love the response that the Army gave about removing the Pine Trees. Still dont exactly understand why they are all zig zag / bent? how exactly did that happen?
Thanks for sharing! Really cool to learn the meaning behind a tree like this in another country. These don’t look like our pines I didn’t even know they could grow like this!
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I like pines trees,the amazing your post,good job friend,succes forever @love-peace.
each tree has its own personalities and benifits.
some trees are essential for life
but are essential for death :D but i really love nature and i want to visit all the natural places thats my dream
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Keep it well because he's a living being, too
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What a beautiful pine park, thank you for sharing
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Gyeongju, I just heard the story of the beauty, culture, Arts and harmonious population. but today I see the Pine tree beautiful. thank you.
Hei,
Thank you .
Remarkable, but I'm much more fan of pinecones :D
Wonderfull view. Need a full focus to take it.
Wow this is absolutely amazing and also great photography
Nice post... and these photos are also very nice
I can see how the pine trees grow neatly there. and I could see the pine tree trunks covering the clear sky there. the cool atmosphere you feel @slowwalker. Regards
why are the pines so crooked ?? Is it the wind?
Their characteristics may be
nice post
your natueral photography nice..
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I see the new features of the Gyeongju. It's different from the way I've looked at tourist attractions all the time. Thank you.
this is a very good story, thanks for this excellent post,
and these pictures are very beautiful.
success is always for you @slowwalker.
Yes the pine looks very beautiful. Very unfortunate if it should be moved. We must continue to preserve it. Thanks for sharing @slowwalker. If it pleases to try to see my last post, there I insert your name as my support for this. I'm sorry if I made a mistake and annoyed you here. Thank you for your support.
Wow so many trees and all being so beautiful. Pine trees are evergreen and get over 200feet tall. They live upto more than 1000 years. They have in California the oldest living organism, a pine which is around 4600 years old.