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09-Oct-2024 RICHARD CHU

Dragon - Xiamen Nanputuo Temple

They are thought to have authority over bodies of water, rain, floods, and storms. In time, Chinese Buddhist artists adopted the dragon as a symbol of enlightenment.
Today dragons decorate roofs and gates of temples, both as guardians and to symbolize the dragon's power of clarity.

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Graeme14-Jan-2025 11:43
An excellent capture of this beautiful dragon at the temple, Richard.V
Maciej Chachulski03-Jan-2025 14:11
Nice creature residing on the roof. V
Dan Opdal28-Dec-2024 02:10
My favorite today! You got my vote. V
Julie Oldfield20-Dec-2024 01:45
Awesome composition. It appears to be ready to fly. V
Walter Otto Koenig19-Dec-2024 23:47
Very nice detail and colors. What a great tradition. "V"
joseantonio19-Dec-2024 20:35
nice closeup details.V.
Hank Vander Velde19-Dec-2024 20:34
A beautiful superbly composed image Richard.
Helen Betts19-Dec-2024 18:41
Great shot of this elaborate roof decoration. V..
Marcia Rules19-Dec-2024 18:15
An exciting composition and such a great sense of culture ~VVV~
globalgadabout19-Dec-2024 18:06
for sure a dashing and noteworthy guardian...what a commendable composition..