Today is the 9th day of Chinese New Year, traditionally the day Hokkien people worships Jade Emperor of Heaven “Tian Kung” (天公). I did hear quite a bit of fireworks as midnight struck even though the government has imposed a complete ban on such celebration.
The pictures I am posting here are of “Tian Hou Temple”, a place that might not be related at all to today’s occasion. But anyhow…
Pagoda with 8 sided roof
We went to the temple for some photography a week before Chinese New Year hoping to get some shots of the beautifully lit decorative lanterns, but luck was not on our side as it seems that conservation of electricity was the priority of the night. I only managed about a dozen different shots before the temple closed at around 10:30pm.
3-tiered roof with guardian dragons
You can read more about this place at Thean Hou Temple wiki entry.
pillar
You can find a few more pictures in my flickr set.
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By skyler on Feb 16, 2008 | Reply
KY I am first are you proud of me
By VaLz on Feb 16, 2008 | Reply
Woah the roof so nice but it almost made my xanga blog looks like it belongs to a monk! Can imagine some chinese ninja squating on the roof
By adryazad on Feb 16, 2008 | Reply
dude! i went there with u! and guess what.. i haven’t emailed the dude the pictures.. :/
I sucks
By TZ on Feb 16, 2008 | Reply
Awesome shots! just wondered whether are you using tripod? The texture of the sculpture was so clear and i like the lighting too.
By KY on Feb 17, 2008 | Reply
skyler,
Good girl, good girl.
Valz,
Very nice architecture kan?
adryazad,
LOL, do it soon!
TZ,
Yeah, have to use tripod at this kinda light.
By Lalabeng on Feb 18, 2008 | Reply
Wahh nice photos man…too much food sometimes oso jialat or make me put on unnecessary weight…KY will have high expectations for his wedding photographer next time in the temple *wink wink*.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but i believe it’s “Thean” Hou Temple not “Tian”.