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Temple Masks


Temple Masks
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Copyright: Chris Jules (chrisJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4229 W: 414 N: 6657] (42097)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Pentax Me Super, Pentax 28mm f:2,8, Fuji 100, Polarizer ĝ28mm
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-22 5:03
Viewed: 611
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
With the 3 days mourning, for the 70,000 dead & missing in China from the May 12 earthquake, I thought that this was an appropriate upload for today. I like the 5 masks here. Taken at the Huaqing Pool Temple, outside Xi'an, in Shaanxi province, which adjoins Sichuan province in the north east. From Wikitravel:

"Huaqing Palace (华清池 Huáqīngchí), was built by the Tang emperor Xuanzong, near hot springs at the foot of Li Shan, in Lintong County, so he could frolic with his favoured Imperial Lady Yang, to his heart's content."

Footnote: Yes, I noticed the roofs are slightly tilted, but I've composed this, so that the stairs at the bottom of the frame, are level. Anyone is welcome to do a workshop, with perspective correction, if they have the time.
shelbeesmom, Silke, japiey, JohnTulip, azaf1, Fortuna has marked this note useful
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So sad about all the lives lost because of this earthquake! Really nice work here Chris! The work in this temples is amazing!
B-)
Linda

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23588)
  • [2008-05-22 5:10]

REally love the colours in this!
The tragic masks add to the mourning mood -- an excellent image for this memorial
TFS
silke

Hi Chris,

A touching image for the souls..
Excellent presentation.
I join you in this moment...
Take care, my good friend..
With prayers,

jp

merhaba dear chris
wonderful interesting lovely building and roofs.wonderful composition and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Chris Hi:
I think this is an amazing presentation. I like the POV and the realism it provides. Very well done, with, as always, a wonderful educational note.
Congratulations
Larry
USA
TFS!

Thanks for your heart warmng words, Chris.
Good picture to think on all the victoms.
Best wishes from Jan

Hi chris,
Beautiful architectural built and its lovely masks...
Nice colours and perfect details. Great photo.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Hi Chis, great view of fascinating architecture with splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 0 N: 189] (13118)
  • [2008-05-22 16:17]

Bonsoir Chris,
It's sad for the live lost cause the earthquake, excellent dedicace and excellent idea! Thanks.
Diane

Hello Chris
I missed a lot during vacation absence I see
Busy hectic and still unpacking ..
Hope all is well and be in touch
Greetings
John

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2008-05-23 0:28]

Hi Chris
A great thought of devoting such a nice capture to the lost ones
TFS
Argiris

we still see many temples like this here Singapore chris :)
very traditional style
nice colors and sharpness here

koh

Hello Chris,

Beautiful temple and colors. Very good perspective! Very good job!
Congratualtions and TFS,

Sergio
on sunday

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