Here, to the left, is Gwanghanlu (광한루), the setting of the Legend of Chunhyang. The story might be called a Korean version of Romeo and Juliet, but I have included an excerpt of the re-telling (thanks to instrok.org):

There lived in the province of Cholla, in the town of Namwon, a magistrate's son named Yi Mong-Yong. He had much literary talent, and grew up to be a handsome young man.

One beautiful morning, Master Yi Mong-Yong called his servant, Pangja, and asked him to show him a place where he might see wild flowers. Pangja led him to a summer pavilion near a bridge called "Ojak-kyo," or the "Magpie Bridge." The view from the bridge was as beautiful as the summer sky, and thus was named after the tale of the Herdboy and the Weaving Maid.

Looking at the distant mountains, Yi Mong-Yong caught sight of a young maiden swinging beneath one of the trees. He asked Pangja about the lovely maiden and her attendant. He replied that she was Ch'unhyang (Spring Fragrance), a daughter of Wolmae (Moon Plum), the retired kisaeng entertainer. Pangja related to his young master that this young girl was not only beautiful but also virtuous. Yi Mong-Yong insisted that Pangja inform Ch'unhyang that he wished to meet her. ..

About the shot: Tonemapped from 3 RAWs, blended with +0ex (for color correction); processed in Photomatix 3.1.1, post in CS4.  Taken on October 19, 2009 in Namwon, Jeolla-do.

©2009 Kevin Baylon