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C.M. Kwan | all galleries >> Galleries >> China 2009 - 2011 > Back Alley
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27-DEC-2009

Back Alley

Dali Ancient City view map

The picture on the wooden door is one of the two Door Gods.
Traditional Chinese believes the Door Gods keep evil spirits from entering.
This custom can be traced back to 1,500 years ago.

Most people think that alleys are not worth taking a look.
I, however, enjoy capturing stories / lives inside alleys.
I would like to invite you to see my gallery The Back Alleys in Hong Kong

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Posted on 28 February 2010

Nikon D5000 ,Nikkor AF-S 10-24mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED
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meekam tam03-Mar-2010 11:36
Bright spots are well distrubuted making the alley more lively, CM! V
Steve Morris01-Mar-2010 12:57
You've made a beautiful abstract out of a simple back alley - brilliant work!BV
Simon Chandler01-Mar-2010 07:12
Beautiful capture. Love the composition and exposure. v
Guest 01-Mar-2010 05:17
Beautiful image, this appears to be very old. V ery well done. V
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography01-Mar-2010 01:05
Great capture and very interesting explanation, Vote.
lou_rozensteins28-Feb-2010 23:03
Excellent colour and composition. Well done.
Walter Otto Koenig28-Feb-2010 21:50
Wonderful composition and perspective and interesting information too. "V"
Jim Coffman28-Feb-2010 18:12
What a great view!! Your composition is superb. BV
bill friedlander28-Feb-2010 16:49
Wonderful perspective down the narrow alleyway. Lovely rich colors as always. V
Jeff Real28-Feb-2010 15:03
I love the depth of this and the splash of color is really fantastic also ~V~
an nguyen28-Feb-2010 14:53
My dream place to visit.
Stephanie28-Feb-2010 13:26
Interesting information about the Door Gods.
Love the dark image of this alley CM! V
2004 28-Feb-2010 11:12
Great contrast !
Zoltán Balogh28-Feb-2010 09:24
Nice find Cm, great job! V
Alain Boussac28-Feb-2010 06:47
Very typical, old time, and perfectly taken. We feel well its atmosphere, CM. V.
Paco López28-Feb-2010 06:33
Excellent!! BV!