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05-JUN-2011 © MiekeWAMinkjan

Geometry

Melbourne, Australia

The geometry of the elaborate silver jewellery of the Black Hmong in Vietnam.
It has spiritual significance, keeping the soul with the body and helping to ward off evil spirits.

The Black Hmong are an ethnic group from the mountainous regions of North Vietnam.

Canon EOS 40D
1/60s f/5.6 at 60.0mm iso640 full exif

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Carl and Racine Erland07-Jun-2011 22:23
What a beautiful example...lovely. - Racine
Stephanie07-Jun-2011 16:23
Ah yes, we all need to ward off evil spirits!
Lovely image and so geometrical! :)
BleuEvanescence06-Jun-2011 22:56
This is very cool.
Norbert Fortelny06-Jun-2011 19:11
Great find for the challenge.
j>a>e>17 :):):)06-Jun-2011 17:21
fascinating tale & a blazing GIFT o'brilliance!!!! :):):):)
Maaike Huizer06-Jun-2011 16:46
Een voudig en mooi.
LynnH06-Jun-2011 12:05
I always learn so much from your narratives. This is gorgeous!
Guest 06-Jun-2011 05:33
Interesting for sure... like textured carvings.....Great geometry here...
Wei O'Connell06-Jun-2011 02:02
Interesting! Great silver work and beautiful shot.
larose forest photos06-Jun-2011 01:49
This is stunning. A very beautiful image and interesting information too, Thanks! V
Barry S Moore06-Jun-2011 01:19
lovely presentation
J. Scott Coile06-Jun-2011 01:07
Well arranged!
Jola Dziubinska05-Jun-2011 23:59
Beautiful treasures.
Karen Stuebing05-Jun-2011 22:04
Beautiful jewelry and I like the idea of keeping the soul with the body.
Cindi Smith05-Jun-2011 21:57
Has it all! Great capture of this most interesting jewelry.
Dawn McKenzie-Wykes05-Jun-2011 18:45
Good find..and intreresting too.
Walter Otto Koenig05-Jun-2011 16:38
Beautiful silver work. Really nice one for the challenge.
Janice Dunn05-Jun-2011 07:02
Beautiful silver ware