Candles at Yuxu Ancient Temple, part of the Lin Zexu Memorial Park, in Humen, Guangdong Province, China. Yuxu is the place in Chinese mythology, where the immortals live. Authorities are unsure when the temple was built. A stone marker in the temple explains it was repaired in 1800.
Humen was the town where Lin Zexu seized and destroyed opium imported by British traders, and the first town attacked in Britain’s subsequent retaliation: The Opium War.
drugs – just say no – ok that was corny
Nice shot and history lesson buddy, I’ve got a lot of catching up to do!
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Beautiful shot. Love the composition
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The lights look like flowers in the background. Really gorgeous shot. So serene.
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QR: Extremely corny.
EG: Thanks.
Lola: Thanks. I’d like to go back when I can spend more time.
yb: That was what I liked to. Yes, very serene.
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I really like this shot, Stevo. It brings a sense of peace.
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Nice work.
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Robin: Thanks. That’s what I think too.
Craig: Thanks much.
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OMG! That would make such a great painting!
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Shawn: Maybe I’ll play with it more in Photoshop.
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Very nice. I love the darker background.
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