Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper
Courtyard
Courtyard
Perch
Perch
Pagoda Altar
Pagoda Altar
Iron Kanji
Iron Kanji
Goddesses
Goddesses
Wall Shadows
Wall Shadows
Jade Buddha
Jade Buddha
Temple Bell
Temple Bell
Silk Blessings
Silk Blessings
Weeds
Weeds
Stairway
Stairway
Tomb
Tomb
Tile Caps
Tile Caps
Tree Banners
Tree Banners
Porcelain Tiles
Porcelain Tiles
Roof Sculptures
Roof Sculptures
Guardians
Guardians
Three Flames
Three Flames
Focual
Facial Focus
Prayer Urn
Prayer Urn
Ornamental
Ornamental
Gold Gods
Gold Gods
Dual Deities
Dual Deities
Buddha Garden
Buddha Garden
Procession
Procession
No Smoking
No Smoking
Nine Prayers
Nine Prayers
Painted Beams
Painted Beams
Ivy
Ivy
SPIRIT OF PLACE
This imagery is based on the dual meaning of the serenity of a location, and the religious nature of historic Chinese symbolism found at holy sites. Iconic relics and architectural venues from around China show the spiritual depth of an ancient cultural transition. These photos present silent efforts made in the quest for inner-peace, within the context of social traditions.
The exact geographic location of where each photograph in this exhibit collection was taken around Dalian is marked on this interactive map.

Please Note: many of the older and more historic areas of Dalian have undergone drastic renovation over the years. Therefore, original landmarks may not currently remain, but the original photographic location is indicated accurately.
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