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Uploaded: 08/03/06 4:15 PM GMT
10000 Wishes
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This photo was taken on top of Mt. Tai, the most sacred mountain in China. Each day, hundreds of people make a pilgrimage to this mountain to climb to its summit and then pray to the gods. Many visitors choose to leave a lock on top of the mountain, each one symbolizing a wish for the gods to grant. Apparently, the gods must be very busy and the people very faithful.

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.cmt3
08/03/06 8:56 PM GMT
cool! did you leave a lock?
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S.M.I.L.E. "...spiritually minded is life eternal..." -2 Nephi 9:39
::phasmid
08/04/06 3:12 PM GMT
Wonderful shot. The composition is first-rate, the hazy mysterious cast to it is perfect. The subject is unique! Can't wait to see more of your work.
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"Art comes to you proposing frankly to give nothing but the highest quality to your moments as they pass." Walter Pater
::sailorman6309
08/04/06 11:33 PM GMT
The photo is a great capture, but your explanation makes it 10 times better! Thank you.
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.sandserene
08/09/06 10:33 PM GMT
This is wild! I always like to learn about others customs; what a treat, thanks for sharing. I have never seen anything like it. Nice photo!
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"Curiosity is the key to creativity." ~Akio Morita
Klipso25
08/17/06 7:03 AM GMT
Nice capture
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.arturog
08/23/06 4:28 AM GMT
Wow I completely agree with what sailorman6309 said. It's an amazing photo and the history behind it makes it better! I love photos with history behind them :D they're so interesting! And the subtle fog looks great on this photo since it's about wishes, something mysitc, etc... lol thanks a lot for sharing!
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.dutch_postings
03/31/07 3:25 PM GMT
Great picture with a good narrative, thanks for this posting !
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please visit my gallery - mountain site or my little Switzerland Forum
::m0rnstar
09/15/07 3:09 AM GMT
This is quite something to see - I saw your upload tonight (9-14-07) and thought I'd come by your gallery - your work is very good! ~Mary~
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Thanks to all the great Caedesians for your help and kind advice. Please visit my Image Gallery

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