These are Chinese lanterns used to decorate the roof of a stall selling Chinese cultural items in a shopping mall.
All the lanterns has the same identical painting.
Do you know what is being painted on the lantern?
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look like dragons painted on the lantern?
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I think it looks like some sort of tree. Cherry blossoms perhaps? :)
ReplyDeletebella, great capture of the lanterns! they look like cherry blossoms to me too...
ReplyDeleteOh wow, very nice shot!
ReplyDeleteI think they are cherry blossom?
ReplyDeleteu know everything cny is bright red .. in b/w it doesnr evoke the cny mood at all :)
ReplyDeleteI don't have an idea and I'm curious to know...
ReplyDeleteActually, they are plum blossoms, the most beloved flower in Chinese culture. It is frequently featured in Chinese paintings, calligraphy, art and poetry. It is also known as 'mei hua', the national flower of Taiwan.
ReplyDeleteLove the glow. This photo works exceptionally well in B&W.
ReplyDeleteI read the answer as I had no idea. It made for a very nice monochrome shot...Michelle
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