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Blue Dragon

Blue Dragon
A mural in the Forbidden City (Beijing, China)—June 10, 2014

Dragons are found throughout the Forbidden City. The dragon was considered the most powerful creature by ancient Chinese. Over time, the dragon was identified with “enlightened and virtuous” emperors.

Günter Klaus, HelenaPF, Sonia Roosen, and 130 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Beautifully captured mural. Well done Don Regards Tess
9 years ago.
 Christel Ehretsmann
Christel Ehretsmann club
tender colours
quite a unique piece !
9 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Very delicate, very good!
9 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Fascinating mural, nicely captured
9 years ago.
 Jürgen
Jürgen
toll!!! Schöne Marmonie in den Farben
9 years ago.

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