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04-JUL-2011 © MiekeWAMinkjan

Asian roof decoration

Melbourne, Australia

The row of small figures on this temple are made of glazed ceramic and form an outward marching procession.
They are placed in this way to protect the building against evil spirits.

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Jola Dziubinska12-Jul-2011 03:20
Beautiful. V.
Michael J. Parkinson10-Jul-2011 19:09
Nice detail shot.
LynnH10-Jul-2011 16:26
Excellent details and composition! V
Brenda09-Jul-2011 01:01
I was starting to think of some delicious chinese food as a local restaurant has a roof like this. Well seen!
J. Scott Coile08-Jul-2011 21:05
Protective symbols.
Frank Brault08-Jul-2011 15:06
They look as if they are enjoying the view. :) Nice composition and a good find. V
Dawn McKenzie-Wykes08-Jul-2011 10:42
Cute we fellas aren't they.. interesting.
Janice Dunn08-Jul-2011 09:52
It's great to see these little characters on the roof.
Stephanie08-Jul-2011 08:26
Where do I get these charming little figures to keep the evil spirits away from my home too? Great find! :)
Yvonne08-Jul-2011 06:08
Beautiful detail captured Mieke!
Guest 08-Jul-2011 05:04
Wat een mooi(e) detail(s), Mieke!
Cindi Smith08-Jul-2011 03:04
Norm's making me laugh today! I love the style and the refelctions on the sides. Those are really cool bad spirit keeper awayers....:)
Guest 08-Jul-2011 02:56
I use a machine gun for that! Great close up on those decoration, in most photos you just can't make out what they are.
Guest 08-Jul-2011 02:13
Well seen Mieke! Wonderful capture! V
Walter Otto Koenig08-Jul-2011 01:17
An interesting architectural decoration and a nice detail shot.