Tuesday, March 11, 2008

The Forbidden City, Beijing



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Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4





Copper Lions

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Jupiter 9 85mm/2.0
These are the mounting points for the handles on a huge copper vessel. Used to hold water, fires were lit under the vessel throughout winters to prevent the water from freezing





Tunnel Vision

Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4





The size of the gate is absurd. Note the size difference between the people and the doors.





Lovers

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Jupiter 9 85mm/2.0

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