He looks like he has a full load on his back. Are those symbols on the pillar words? Or do they stand for something that would explain the significance? Oh well, it is a very interesting installation whatever its meaning.
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Doesn't matter, we'd of forgotten the story also, but that is a memorable statue. I'll remember it.
ReplyDeleteI love it anyway!! What a great sculpture and a great capture! Hope your weekend is going well, Al!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photograph, discovering such places it is a wonderful adventure. I am greeting
ReplyDeleteGreat capture, thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteJust amazing turtle sculpture, Al! I guess it has a meaning about longevity...
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he has a full load on his back. Are those symbols on the pillar words? Or do they stand for something that would explain the significance? Oh well, it is a very interesting installation whatever its meaning.
ReplyDeleteStill curious I googled and here's a page that tells about turtle lore in Korean Buddhism.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/creatures-korea.html
A very interesting and great photo! It looks like a giant Pez dispenser to me...
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