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24-JAN-2009

Main Hall

Tai Fu Tai Mansion, Hong Kong view map

Built in 1865 by the Man’s ancestor,
this house is named “Tai Fu Tai Mansion”,
which means “the residence of an important person”.

Man clan has been living in Hong Kong since the Song Dynasty (AD960-1279).
It is believed that the clan has blood relation with Man Tin-cheung,
a scholar-general in the last years of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Posted on 31 January 2009
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Nikon D3 ,Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
1s f/14.0 at 24.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time24-Jan-2009 15:55:55
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Exposure Time1.30 sec
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Chris Spracklen28-Feb-2009 16:01
So neat and uncluttered, CM.
A fine shot of this cultural treasure. (V)
2004 08-Feb-2009 06:34
good presentation !
shatterbug04-Feb-2009 07:57
The right lens for the job...with a regular lens this would be challenging! Terrific.
bill friedlander01-Feb-2009 02:25
Nice clean lines in the architecture, very well captured. Thanks for the description. V
silvia marmori31-Jan-2009 21:42
an excellent angle to show it ..
so interesting architecture..
Guest 31-Jan-2009 17:14
An interesting tour via you images. This wonderful architechture has an appealing ornate simplicity that I really like. A well executed photo. V
XiaoBernard9931-Jan-2009 16:29
I am surprise by the rigour of the structure and the cleanness of the scenery.The tones near bW also give this sensation.In Pingyao in the house of the banker it was similar.
Thanks for the trip and details
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography31-Jan-2009 15:59
Very nice capture, fine dof, Vote.
Walter Otto Koenig31-Jan-2009 15:11
Another great shot with the manual 24mm. Excellent exposure and an interesting perspective of this imposing architecture. "V"
DL 31-Jan-2009 14:23
There are many lines in this photo but these lines have formed beautiful patten. I have visited to this building too, it's really beautiful.
an nguyen31-Jan-2009 14:18
Lovely ambiance for the historic interior..