Curving roofs of buildings in Changdeokgung Palace Complex in Seoul, South Korea, with tiling, colorful painted wooden eves and ceramic beasts.

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I was fascinated by the curving roofs and tiles, and the patterns they formed. The complex was built along more simplistic lines than a lot of asian temples, as the Joseon Dynasty was basically Confucian. But to our western eyes, it's very complex!

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: 2-71 Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Photo credit: © Susan Heller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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