Zhong Kui flaming

Photographer

Jenq-Horng Liang

Category

People Photography - Culture

Company

Jenq-Horng Liang

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2024

Country / Region:

Taiwan

Zhong Kui is a very famous God in Taiwanese folk belief. In particular, his unique appearance of "a leopard head with ringed eyes and an iron face and curled temples" and tragic life of “not being made good usage by the imperial court and committing suicide” moved people's hearts. After his death, he became a god and played roles such as "catching ghosts and exorcising evil spirits" to protect people. I especially like to capture his powerful expression of breathing fire through the lens. It was as if at that moment, the world was moved and majestic.