Asia – Lizard Photo Blog

China is the origin of the East Asian culture that permeates through China, Japan, and Korea. Chinese temples boast a unique and distinctive flair, characterized by intricate architectural details and rich cultural symbolism. Exploring these temples offers a captivating journey into the heart of Chinese spirituality and artistic expression. The vibrant colors, ornate carvings, and serene atmospheres provide ample opportunities for stunning photographs, each frame capturing a glimpse of the profound beauty and heritage preserved within these sacred spaces. From the grandeur of the Forbidden City to the tranquil elegance of secluded mountain temples, China’s architectural wonders beckon travelers to immerse themselves in a world of timeless grace and reverence.

This temple is located on a mountain in the Zhejiang province not far away from the city of Hangzhou.

Photos were taken with the Pentax K3 III and the Pentax 55-300 mm F4.5 – 6.3 PLM.

The tiger snake is a very photogenic snake that occurs in China, Korea and Japan and impresses with its intense colors of green and red.

The snake likes to live near lakes and rivers, feed on fish, amphibians and other reptiles that it hunts in or near water. The snake is considered venomous because it processes the poison of its preferred food, the common toad, and can chew this poison into bite wounds. Although it does not have poisonous fangs like a viper, the bite is certainly not to be underestimated.

Furthermore it is poisonous as it also has the peculiarity of bein able to squeeze out the poison from the head via a poison gland, so that predators such as foxes can be repelled.

Photos were taken 2018 with the Pentax K3 II and the Pentax 150-450mm F4.5-5.6.

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