Leena's Photoblog
Terracotta soldiers / Xian, China
Posted by Leena (Joensuu, Finland) on 30 May 2009 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
Every man is unique, not two same looking faces!
As you can see, some colours still remain on them.
Peter, photographing was now allowed and I have about hundred photos taken :)
Thank you very much for your visits and comments !
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
These shots are stunning; unbelievable that they still have colour remaining. Great shots.
30 May 2009 7:59am
K.B.R from Switzerland
Very strange, these unique soldiers.
How and why so many sculptures or casts different! ?
Beautiful photos well framed.
Bravo.
30 May 2009 10:43am
@K.B.R: Who could nowadays understand thoughts of an Emperor, who was a God in his own mind!!!! But it is possible, that same kind of statues can be found more from the hills, which are near these. Thank you for your visit!
Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland
You are lucky when You visited this place. Lovely photo. Happy weekend.
30 May 2009 11:45am
@Hidalgo: Thank you!
I think I have been lucky in many ways including my and my husband`s healthy to be able to do this trip after 45 years marriage :)
I wish a happy weekend to you too!
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
It's wonderful that they now allow photos to be taken ... it must be hard choosing which ones to use. :D
30 May 2009 12:31pm
kisskool from fontainebleau, France
sublim composition, i dream to visit this place
30 May 2009 12:40pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Leena, your shots of these terracotta men are just so wonderful!!! And I can certainly see why you would have taken over 100 shots.....It's just unbelievable what "earlier man" was capable of!!! Thanks for sharing this most interesting sight!!
30 May 2009 1:14pm
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
brilliant shots Leena I never realised that they were different faces or that they were coloured. Imagine trying to think of different faces for that many people
30 May 2009 9:29pm
dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States
this is just gorgeous Leena!!! i love the individual shots and the montage!! glorious stuff!!
30 May 2009 11:54pm
B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States
I got to see these about five years ago. They are incredible. Nice shots and thanks for the memories!!
31 May 2009 2:03am
Bram Antareja from Yogyakarta, Indonesia
this a sign of culture and civilization of china is old and has a high value. An extraordinary work. Regards from Yogyakarta City Indonesia.
3 Jun 2009 1:20am
Seraphine from San Francisco, United States
beautiful photographs leena. very nice!
6 Jun 2009 7:13am
