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22-MAR-2009

Guan Yu

Ling Tu Monastery, Hong Kong view map

Guan Yu, (unknown – 219AD) was a general
in late Eastern Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms era.
He is one of the best know Chinese historical figures.
His stories in the historical novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”
make him the best example of loyalty and righteousness.

Guan Yu is still being popularly worshiped by common folks in southern China.
In Hong Kong, each police station has a shrine for Guan Yu and
most Chinese policemen today still worship and pay respect to him.

Posted on 26 March 2009
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2004 28-Mar-2009 14:11
good framing
Matthew Mannell27-Mar-2009 16:28
Great framing and exposure, your technique is impecable. V
Giancarlo Guzzardi27-Mar-2009 08:28
beautiful naif decoration
bill friedlander27-Mar-2009 00:28
A delicate and colorful frieze to top off a lovely image. V
Peter Stahl26-Mar-2009 22:42
An awesome perspective!! Excellent presentation CM, :-)
marie-jose wolff26-Mar-2009 20:45
a perfect composition! V
an nguyen26-Mar-2009 20:16
You take old architectual structure to the perfection of modern standard...
Marco Valk26-Mar-2009 17:50
beautiful capture; very nicely presented
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography26-Mar-2009 17:41
Perfection, great symmetry and details, V.
hugo poon26-Mar-2009 17:02
Can't help gazing at this in awe! Great solemn mood you've captured and conveyed!
Guest 26-Mar-2009 15:52
yes, this looks great, V
TuTmin26-Mar-2009 14:53
exactly composed .great details and lighting.V~
ac26-Mar-2009 14:19
Clever light.
Char26-Mar-2009 14:02
Hi CM,
Great capture of this interesting scene! Wonderful lighting and great details. Thanks for the history behind it. \/
Walter Otto Koenig26-Mar-2009 13:47
Perfectly framed and very sharp and clear. wonderful details and interesting background information. I've been following this series with great interest. "V"
DL 26-Mar-2009 13:29
Beautifully presented!
Guest 26-Mar-2009 13:22
A well balanced image with great color.