Ling Gallery

Elephants of the Sprit Way, the Ming Tombs

Most of of the Ming tombs are located in a cluster near Beijing and collectively known as the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty. From the early 15th Century Yongle Emperor onward, 13 Ming dynasty emperors were buried in this area.
This image shows the Spirit Way, lined with statues of guardian animals and officials, which leads to the tombs

Asia, China, Yunnan Province, Yun-ling Mountains, Tacheng, black snub-nosed monkey

Asia, China, Yunnan Province, Yun-ling Mountains, Tacheng, black snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus belti). An endangered female black snub-nosed monkey sitting on the ground looking for something to eat

© Ellen B. Goff / Danita Delimont

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Bell heather (Erica cinerea), Ling (Calluna vulgaris) and Dwarf gorse (Ulex minor)

Bell heather (Erica cinerea), Ling (Calluna vulgaris) and Dwarf gorse (Ulex minor) in flower on heathland, Suffolk, UK, August. Abstract interpretation, featuring multiple exposures. 2020VISION Exhibition. 2020VISION Book Plate

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2020vision, 2020vision Book Plate, 2020vision Exhibition, Abstract, Arty Shots, Circle, Circles, England, Europe, Exhibition, Flowers, Heather, Heathland, Heaths, Purple, Reserve, Suffolk Sandlings, Uk, Yellow