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Guardian

© Mary K. Robison

Guardian

Uploaded: October 12, 2014 | Entered: October 12, 2014 10:15:59

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Lions are important symbolic figures in Chinese/Buddhist culture and religion.
This lion is one of the guardians of the Main Shrine at the Buddhist Temple in La Habra Heights, CA. Per Wikipedia:
""The male lion has its right front paw on an embroidered ball called a "xiù qiú" (绣球), which is sometimes carved with a geometric pattern resembling the figure called "Flower of Life" in the New Age movement."


Exif: F Number: 3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.42 mm, Model: DMC-FZ70

Comments

Sheri Whala October 12, 2014

Very cool shot! #1590634

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 12, 2014

Nice detail and capture Mary! #11157132

Joy Rector October 12, 2014

beautiful #11157164

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 12, 2014

Great capture and details. #11157165

John Connolly October 12, 2014

A great capture Mary, and thanks for all the Info! #11157237

Tiia Vissak October 12, 2014

a wonderful capture! #11157255

Marijana Fajgl October 12, 2014

Great info and capture, Mary! #11157262

Bill Whala October 12, 2014

What an interesting figure and interesting information. Wonderful capture, Mary!! #11157375

Mary K. Robison October 12, 2014

Thank you for your kind comments, everybody. Hope you enjoy your Sunday. #11157392

Avril Young October 12, 2014

very interesting info Mary, lovely photo and light.. #11157510

Mary K. Robison October 13, 2014

Glad you like it, Avril. Thanks for commenting. #11157871

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 14, 2014

Wonderful tones, textures, clarity, & interesting info, Mary. WTG!
#11158975

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 15, 2014

Very interesting, Mary. I didn't know this - not even about the flower of life. So I read more about it :)
I would certainly think twice before passing this guardian and he looks even more impressive from the angle you captured him. #11159036

Mary K. Robison October 15, 2014

Patrick and Kiki, I'm glad you like this. Thanks for commenting. #11159065

Robert R. Goodman October 15, 2014

Hi Mary,Beautiful capture my friend.Wonderful detail and lighting!!! #11159163

Mary K. Robison October 16, 2014

Thanks, Bobby! #11160018

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 18, 2014

I remember us standing there marveling that the longer we looked this statue the more we saw. Kittens and string and love and protection. No wonder it is deemed as their guardian. No one can guard like a mother to her babies. :) So sweet and VERY well captured! :) -Pommy #11161846

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 18, 2014

Oops! I just read this thread and I think Kiki is RIGHT! It is a MALE! It has a big huge mane! So much for my motherhood thoughts! HeeHee.... #11161848

Nadia Paul October 22, 2014

Beautiful light and wonderful detail Mary - great find! #11165661

Mary K. Robison October 22, 2014

Thanks for your friendly comments, Pom and Nadia! #11165751

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