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Stone Guardians


Stone Guardians
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Copyright: Benny Verbercht (BennyV) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 260 W: 1 N: 283] (1276)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-13
Categories: Ceremony, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: f/4.8, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: China 2007
Date Submitted: 2008-01-16 11:08
Viewed: 435
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In the Confucius Forest, just ouside of Qufu town, stone guardians like these guard the graves of the Kong family. The oldest grave is that of the grand old master himself. As Confucius died in 479 BC, I suppose this must also be the oldest family graveyard in the world.

On a recent trip in China I fell in love with the quiet, respectful atmosphere in this place. This picture is a second upload from a series I shot there.

There is no need
for heaven to say anything.
The four seasons come in turn
and all living things grow
and die naturally.
Heaven needs to say
nothing.

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Bonsoir Benny
très jolies teintes dans cette photo. J'aime également le cadrage de ces deux statues. Une réalisation soignée. Bravo.
Xavier

beautifull soft light and composition.
Marc

Hi Benny,
Interesting composition to show statues of historical character, good pov to show them face to face with included the greenery background, harmonious atmosphere, thanks for sharing.
Ally

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