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According to Wikipedia the Vietnamese people are descended from a dragon and a fairy. The dragon was symbolic of bringing rain, essential for agriculture. It represents the emperor, the prosperity and power of the nation. Similar to the Chinese dragon, the Vietnamese dragon is the symbol of yang, representing the universe, life, existence, and growth.
Here are 2 impressive dragons in the Đại Nội Citadel in Hue, there to represent power and to protect the emperor.
ikeharel, COSTANTINO, Fis2, holmertz, pierrefonds, Royaldevon, jhm, PaulVDV, adramad, mcmtanyel marcou esta nota como útil
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(115025) 2021-11-27 20:59
Pozdrav.
Lepi pogledi, dobar tekst ...
lepe skulpture, dobro pokzane sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad sa dve lepe fotografije.
Lepi zmajevi.
Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje.
Paja
COSTANTINO
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(115605) 2021-11-27 22:40
Hello dear Ian
both photos have their personal interest
thanks for the sharing
regards
Costantino
Silvio1953
(220717) 2021-11-27 23:43
Ciao Ian, beautidul collage with fantastic dragons, superb details, , wonderful colors, excellent sharpness and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
Fis2
(169847) 2021-11-28 0:36
Witaj Lan!
Beautiful dragons, pictures make impression.
Good frames, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof
holmertz
(102066) 2021-11-28 0:53
Hello Ian,
The dragon had no doubt done its duty of bringing rain. The ground surrounding these two figures shows traces of a recent shower. Both statues are fascinating and both photos have good colours in spite of the dull sky.
Best regards,
Gert
pierrefonds
(113676) 2021-11-28 4:54
Hi Ian,
The dragons are impressive. The point of view is showing the details of the sculptures of the dragons. The light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.
Pierre
Gerrit
(62042) 2021-11-28 6:23
Hello Ian,
Like with the Chinese Dragons are quite something in Vietnam, other than fearful creatures for heroes to defeat, I sea.
thanks and regards,
Gerrit
Royaldevon
(85674) 2021-11-28 8:34
Hello Ian,
The dragons are highly decorative, with lots of fiery points, as well as long, sharp teeth and claws, and deep, overlapping scales, all very clearly captured in your photographs.
I wonder if their forefathers ever found the skeletons of dinosaurs and took these to be the dragon creators!!,
My warm regards,
Bev 😊
jhm
(211734) 2021-11-28 8:42
Hello Ian,
Dragons have a great value in this country.
Also perfect perspective and depth image, excellent photographed.
Nice composition lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS
Best regards,
John
Tue
(91658) 2021-11-28 10:11
Hello Ian,
Two great photos of these dragons in different colours. Especially the golden one looks good on this grey and rainy day. Good sharpness and clarity.
Lars
lousat
(138683) 2021-11-28 11:16
Hi Ian,one of the most important symbols of local religion, so isn't difficult to find dragon statues,and here we have 2 lovely example in a collage very sharp and bright,well done! Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano
PaulVDV
(62810) 2021-11-28 16:00
Hello Ian,
The dragon had done his job a little too well and caused flooding in Hue when you were there.
Good sharp pictures of the dragons with beautiful trees in the background.
Best regards, Paul
jmdias
(114360) 2021-11-29 7:49
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excellent these two samples of dragons, we can see the perfect quality of these sculptures and their meaning. TFS.
take care
jorge
adramad
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(72592) 2021-11-30 9:21
Hello Ian.
Two spectacular sculptures of these two very different dragons, but just as ugly, although it is a very well executed work.
Very well done. I like it.
Have a great day.
Very best regards.
Luis.
mkamionka
(73500) 2021-12-02 9:41
Hi Ian,
very nice collection of the dragon statues. Interesting marriage of the dragon and a fairy. I wonder how the fairy must have looked like to create a human by mating with these dragons.
Very well done,
M
mcmtanyel
(67757) 2021-12-17 18:12
Hello Ian,
A fine collage of dragon statues. I like the color of the one in the left and the background of the right photo.
Regards,
MT
Photo Information
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Copyright: Ian Fegent (ifege)
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(47069) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2011-11-09
- Camera: Pentax K20D, Pentax 18-250
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Relato de Viagem: Indo China
- Date Submitted: 2021-11-27 16:54
