Tuesday, April 15, 2025

More Sanxia Shrine from Taipei for Treasure Tuesday

 







The abundance of carvings and ornate details within this shrine is truly astounding. Every corner is adorned with oriental artistry, rich in history and narrative. The tales of the Three Pure Ones in Taoism echo the complexity of Greek mythology, filled with themes of human nature—betrayal, intrigue, and divine powers. Were it not for my interest in photography, I might have passed by the shrine without so much as a second glance.

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30 comments:

  1. The carvings are amazing. They're so intricate and must have taken weeks or months of work.

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    1. I believe carvings are added to the shrine by progressive donations over the years

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  2. Amazing work, I can't imagine how long it took to do.

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  3. What a beautifully captured moment of discovery—it's amazing how photography can open our eyes to hidden stories and layers of meaning we might otherwise overlook. The parallel to Greek mythology adds such depth to the scene.

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  4. Amazingly beautiful carving at this shrine. I've been enjoying your photos.

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  5. How lucky we are that you are so interested in photography, because through you, we have the chance to see these wonderful sculptures and intricate decorations. Thank you!

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  6. Beautiful, always lovely to see someone's art, or many peoples.

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  7. Beautiful shrine and the details are amazing.
    Take care, have a wonderful day!

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  8. In those days, the wood and stone cutters simply viewed their labor as work and not art. That is somewhat different now.

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  9. Breathtakingly beautiful. Wow.

    Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. ☺

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  10. Such intricate carvings - the workmanship is stunning!
    Thank you for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2025/04/a-few-more-before-i-forget.html

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  11. Con estos santuarios al igual que las iglesias que muestro yo se les puede ver de dos formas diferentes, una la de ser seguidor de sus creencias y otra la de admirador del arte que atesoran.
    Y visto por los ojos de un admirador de arte me parece espectacular.

    Saludos.

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