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I have found out a dragon ball of legend!
That is absolutely awesome!
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Your quick comments are also awesome, GG and vB
Thanks!
This is the central part of the temple namely - Shitennouji - meaning Temple of Four Kings.
Built in A.D.593. The oldest national temple in Japan.
The construction style is said having influences of Greece, India, China and Korea - they had been mixed in the east-end of Asia.
Last edited by Shinpachi; 04-25-2010 at 06:57 AM.
really beautiful!
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Two Deva kings protects the temple in the south gate.
Oh, Thanks v2!
I just love the clean and simple lines of Oriental sculpture and architecture, nice photos mate.
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With Vic... my own stye is completely different (closer to impressionism), but I love the Oriental and Asian art forms - clean, precise, and detailed without looking cluttered...perfect.
Nice shots!
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Thanks for your appreciation, Vic Balshaw, A4K and Gnomey.
This was a rare opportunity for me, too, to appreciate the temple again.
More shots for you.
I totally agree with Evan, especially the watercolor art. Very talented culture. Impressive.Originally Posted by A4K
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Beautiful, Shinpachi.
I love the way that oven in the middle of the big cities, there are these beautiful temples. Sort of like a little oasis of tranquility among all of the chaos.
Thanks Njaco, gumbyk.
Yes, it is a small oasis in the city. I frankly wanted smoking with a cup of coffee there.
Attached photo shows a statue of Goddess of Mercy.
No photo was permitted inside, I tried a shot from outside of the building, through the glass plate.
Excellent shots Shinpachi!Gorgeous scenery, the castle is beautiful, and I like the sculpture in the first photo.Very detailed and I'm kind of partial to dragons.
Wow!! Great last shot with the reflection in the glass.
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