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22-MAR-2009

A Treasure

Ling Tu Monastery, Hong Kong view map

This cast bronze bell weights hundreds kilograms is
one of the treasures of Ling Tu Monastery.
The bell was made in Daoguang 20th year (1840) and
is tolled everyday when dusk falls.

Posted on 27 March 2009
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Suzanne Chouinard03-Apr-2009 03:39
Beautiful details and colors. You have lovely things in Hong-Kong.
Elmer Quianio31-Mar-2009 16:06
The simplicity of this shot and the vibrant color is fantastic! ~V~
meekam tam31-Mar-2009 00:06
Hi CM, This is an excellently composed and detailed photo. The different red colour tones and the fading green show the age of the bell. The craftmanship of it is very impressive V
Guest 30-Mar-2009 01:26
Nicely captured, CM. The bell has a deformation of the lower rim ... perhaps there's a story there!
Chad Ramsey29-Mar-2009 21:04
Very neat! Excellent lighting and composition~V
Thomas29-Mar-2009 15:32
This bell is a little treasure. Like the details and colors.
Simon Chandler28-Mar-2009 21:04
Fantastic work. Excellent composition and lighting with rich tone. v
2004 28-Mar-2009 14:12
good shot !
ac28-Mar-2009 12:26
Nice jewel, but a bit heavy and noisy :-)
shatterbug28-Mar-2009 06:19
A really beautiful quality of light here, and great details too!
Debbie Blackburn Beierle28-Mar-2009 05:21
Would LOVE to hear it toll! What a beautiful historic bell! Fantastic detail/colors and lighting! Thank you for the history!
Peter Stahl28-Mar-2009 02:14
Nice presentation and excellent info! :-)
an nguyen28-Mar-2009 02:13
Indeed the picture is the treasure...
hugo poon28-Mar-2009 02:04
Wow, this is captivating... amazing details, textures; the lighting and tonality are just wonderful!!! Another priceless capture... this must be bringing memories to lots of people, I trust.
marie-jose wolff27-Mar-2009 20:56
a wonderful piece! V
Raymond27-Mar-2009 16:50
Another winner... I guess it'll sound at dawn here ! When the sun sets somewhere,...it rises on the other side.
Beautiful image CM
Matthew Mannell27-Mar-2009 16:26
Incredible and beautifully captured! V
endre novak27-Mar-2009 16:17
very nice piece
Walter Otto Koenig27-Mar-2009 14:45
Ana amazing piece of craftsmanship. Beautiful clear image. "V"
bill friedlander27-Mar-2009 14:42
A colorful bell and probably very difficult to cast for the raised characters. V
DL 27-Mar-2009 13:21
Well captured! Thanks for sharing all the treasures in this gallery.