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Religion #5 : Buddhism

Challenge #11 in the Religion series. Hosted by DemiLion.

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This series is intended to study the various religions of the World. In this third one the subject is Buddhism. Please read the PP and additional rules. Voters please see below for guidelines in Additional Rules.

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Announced:

Thursday, 16th September, 2010 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 23rd September, 2010 – Wednesday, 29th September, 2010 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 30th September, 2010 – Wednesday, 6th October, 2010 (GMT)

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Lantau Big Buddha

by gimsiong

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Camera:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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Submitted:	Friday, 24th September, 2010 15:32 (GMT)
Taken:	Wednesday, 13th January, 2010
Focal length:	41.2 mm
Shutter speed:	1/320 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	160
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Galleries:	View this photo in gimsiong's gallery

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