Caption

Large incense spirals hang under the roof of a traditional temple in Hong Kong, with an urban high-rise backdrop, creating a contrast between cultural tradition and modern architecture

Date

Feb 02, 2025

Credit line

Photo12/ImageBROKER/Addictive Stock

Reference

BRK26J51_263

Model release

NA

Property release

No

License type

Royalty free

Available size

172.3Mb (57.4Mb) / 21.1in x 31.7in / 6336 x 9504 (300dpi)

Keywords

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