It is superstition that you can't take pictures. There is no scientific basis and no legend. There is no legend on the internet that these stone lions are not good at taking pictures. Yes, there are many pictures of stone lions.

It is an old saying that stone lions can't take pictures, which means they can't take pictures of sacred objects. Including Buddha statues, Guanyin and the like.

From the Buddhist point of view, there is no reason not to take pictures of Buddha statues and other sacred objects. Shoot with respect and enjoy the solemn Buddha statues and other sacred objects.