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Forbidden Gardens, in Katy, Texas, is a fascinating outdoor museum replicating some of China's major historic scenes. Guided tours take you back to the third century BC to view the first Emperor's amazing 8,000 piece terra-cotta army replicated in 1/3 scale. The tour continues to the intricately detailed miniatures of the famous Forbidden City in Beijing which served as palaces for nearly 500 years of Imperial rule in 1/20 scale.
http://www.forbidden-gardens.com/index.html

This is the replica of the Forbidden City in 1/20th scale. This is the Imperial Garden. I realize these are not that good composition wise, my intent was to show the enormity of the replicas.

This project was funded by a Hong Kong business man for $40mm with a 20 year plan(this is year 10). His kids were going to school in the US and he felt they were loosing touch with their heritage.

(constructive critique is welcome)
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Jan 24 2007 13:33 GMT abojovna PRO
Oh! Thank you!
Jan 24 2007 13:38 GMT junne
now that you have wetted your appetite, you should go and see the real thing!

the model is accurate, but the spirit is not in it! there is a feeling when you walk through the forbidden city, that cannot be copied!
Jan 24 2007 13:39 GMT Poulet PRO
Great and beautiful details in full size !!
Jan 24 2007 13:43 GMT luizroberto
great richness
Jan 24 2007 13:52 GMT Bali
Very beautiful!!!!
Jan 24 2007 14:02 GMT rafaelm
i love this composition!
great series
Jan 24 2007 15:17 GMT SaoPaulo
SALVE GAIA!
Jan 24 2007 15:32 GMT Satto
Beautiful view....so intresting and cool image:-)
Jan 24 2007 15:53 GMT nicoalfredo
OUTSTANDING SERIES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 24 2007 22:17 GMT mickmusser
I do like everything about this series. This is my favorite shot so far. I like all different structure included in one shot.
Jan 24 2007 23:43 GMT Archer
So very detailed replica! Thumbs-up for the creators of it and the photographer of course
Jan 25 2007 00:15 GMT fredaFunSite
this side or the architecture is interesting.
Jan 25 2007 01:00 GMT ashdad PRO
Wow! Beautiful perspective!
Jan 25 2007 03:21 GMT jceca PRO
how many photos from this place .... and all are wooooooooow !!!!

btw, junne knows the best ..... :-)
Jan 25 2007 17:31 GMT Minz PRO
Great capture !

FT1