About the photo:  I took the photo on August 9, 2008.  I was visiting Gyeongju, in the North Gyeongsang province in South Korea.  The photo was taken at Bulguksa temple with my Olympus FE-320 digital camera.  It was one of the pause and shoot shots that turn out better than expected- I love the upward look.  I was standing at the base of the stairs to the Gwaneumjeon, or "Avalokitesvara's Shrine" ( 관음전)  This shrine stands at the highest point of the temple complex.  The entire setting is one of the most peaceful I've found in Korea, as I hope the picture denotes.

About the photographer:  I'm an English conversation teacher in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.  I've been teaching and traveling the country for 6 months.  So far, my travels have taken me throughout Korea and into Japan.  I hope to travel much more, and share my experiences with you through my pictures.  I sincerely thank ESL Daily for giving me the opportunity to do so!

Amy

Amy wins a $100 gift certificate from Amazon.com!

Winner Stats:

5th place: Shrine 2.61 star average
4th place: Tsuruga sakura: 2.67 star average
3rd place: Democracy Monument, Bangkok: 2.75 star average
2nd place: wires: 2.86 star average
1st place: Bulguksa: 3.85 star average

Note: 

November's contest photos will be posted shortly, and the rating will commence on the 1st of November.  There will be no contest for December.  ESL Daily will be working on improving the contest and developing new items for our viewers.  If you wish to submit a photo for the new year feel free, however be aware that the contest has not been set in stone as of yet.

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