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14-FEB-2007

Thursday Challenge: "Out of the Orient" - A statue of Guan Gong

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Guan Gong (160–219) or Guan Yu was a military general under the warlord Liu Bei during the late
Eastern Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms period in ancient China.

Guan Gong is one of the best known Chinese historical figures throughout East Asia. He is still
being worshipped by Chinese people today. Guan Gong symbolizes of loyalty and righteousness.

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Guest 17-Feb-2007 22:58
Perfect for the Thursday theme. Thanks for that info too.. :) Vote.
1moremile17-Feb-2007 22:57
I have to agree with Kevin Sargent. V.
carol j. phipps17-Feb-2007 04:36
Image has power and authority.
Debbie B.17-Feb-2007 02:07
Cool image. Wei.
Will Denney17-Feb-2007 01:13
thx for the history lesson!
Rich Westfall16-Feb-2007 16:10
Very nice shot and interesting history too.
Terri Steele16-Feb-2007 15:58
Excellent!
caveman_lee16-Feb-2007 14:55
Stunning and great ! Nice entry ! Voted.
Guest 16-Feb-2007 13:12
wonderful composition and color!
QUERIDO16-Feb-2007 08:13
very nice shot,vote
Laryl16-Feb-2007 06:58
interesting lesson.. wonderful image
Bryan Murahashi16-Feb-2007 05:48
Excellent image for this Challenge. And with a bit of history. GMV.
Guest 16-Feb-2007 04:35
I didn't think that this challenge would be as tough as I found it. Great find, excellent presentation. V
Guest 16-Feb-2007 02:29
Nicely done, nice composition.
s_barbour16-Feb-2007 01:12
Beautifully composed and wonderful colours!
Linda Willets16-Feb-2007 01:09
very nice
Deborah Lewis16-Feb-2007 00:57
Very cool shot!
Pathfinder16-Feb-2007 00:34
Nicee entry
Joanne Kamo16-Feb-2007 00:21
Beautiful image and backdrop for the challenge. Wonderful submission Wei. V
virginiacoastline15-Feb-2007 23:39
is this in your house?? On your wall?? How amazingly cool! Is that a Batik?
LM Gildersleeve15-Feb-2007 23:04
Nicely done especially nice composition.
Barbara Heide15-Feb-2007 22:22
excellent composition!
marie-jose wolff15-Feb-2007 21:57
great image!
well done!
Carole Stevens15-Feb-2007 21:35
Great shot a very forbidding man!
Renee Lockett15-Feb-2007 21:22
Great shot, Wei. Thank you for teaching me about Guan Gong. :)
Guest 15-Feb-2007 20:52
Nice shot,Wei, and thanks for the information.
J. Scott Coile15-Feb-2007 20:41
Superb. Well composed! V
Chris15-Feb-2007 20:36
Great choice for today. Chris
Guest 15-Feb-2007 19:54
You are an absolutely amazing photographer! V
Nicki Thurgar15-Feb-2007 19:13
Great shot, and always interesting to know the background information too!
Tom Munson15-Feb-2007 19:13
Outstanding image Wei and thanks for the history lesson. Vote
Scott Browne15-Feb-2007 18:40
Nice shot. And thanks for the bit of historical information, too.
Michael Shpuntov15-Feb-2007 18:39
Great vibrant colors.
Lee G15-Feb-2007 18:03
Nice shot and caption!
Guest 15-Feb-2007 17:44
Great history lesson and shot!! vote
Linda Matta15-Feb-2007 16:52
Very nice! ~v
joanteno15-Feb-2007 16:17
Great snippet of history. Nice shot
CJ Burianek15-Feb-2007 15:40
nice comp - loved the history info too
Jola Dziubinska15-Feb-2007 14:54
Original capture and very nice.
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography15-Feb-2007 14:20
Excellent !
Bill Warren15-Feb-2007 13:36
Well done
Cindi Smith15-Feb-2007 12:13
Love this, Wei! Wonderful composition and thank you for your description! V
Eckhart Derschmidt15-Feb-2007 12:02
Quite an impressive figure! Great image!
laine8215-Feb-2007 09:50
He's quite a stately looking gent, Wei !!
Guest 15-Feb-2007 09:31
love the compo, well done.
beverley harrison15-Feb-2007 08:58
excellent!! well presented!
Sheila15-Feb-2007 08:40
Interesting commentary with this great entry.
j>a>e>17 :):):)15-Feb-2007 08:18
dynasty deLIGHT
flaming powers in his hand
red yin pig treasure

"17" ding hai wishes, john :):):)
flowsnow15-Feb-2007 08:17
Great image dear! Vote!!
Maaike Huizer15-Feb-2007 08:15
Crispy and lovely.
Eric Carrère15-Feb-2007 06:46
Very nice find, V.
Yvonne15-Feb-2007 06:42
Thank you for your snippet of history to go with your delightful photo!
Fong Lam15-Feb-2007 05:25
Guan Yu or Guan Dong, the "God of War".....nice composition. Well done!
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