Buddha head surrounded by Banyan tree roots at Wat (Temple) Phra Mahathat , Ayuthaya, Thailand

THought this might interest you. Somewhere in Ayutthaya.

Beautiful story telling portrait..

Peeeeeerfect!!!!!!!

great

A photo which makes me dream. What more can one expect from a photo? Karl

No comment. Just Excellent

Excellent shot.

wonderful light and composition...

Thanks for the kind comments guys. I was pleasantly surprised after my second visit to finally locate this Buddha head entwined in a Bodhi Tree. History tells us that Buddha was sitting under the Bodhi tree meditating when he achieved enlightenment.

 

Against a backdrop of temples that stood the test of time and the ravages of the weather, the Buddha Head temple has a most intriguing facet of nature intervowing with the partial statue of the Enlightened One - The Buddha. My take on a much photographed image in Ayutthaya.

 

Here, you can see another Bodhi tree, with roots seeking to spread over a wall of slate, and mostly exposed yet firmly entrenched, as if telling us a story of peace and stability against a world of uncertainties.

 

In festive occasion it is decorated reverently with a Buddhist robe slashed across its trunk and a yellow garland honoring its holy position, we can see these intricate tree roots that has grown around a Buddha head, only to leave alone and fully exposed the face of the most revered smiling Buddha statue who seemed to gaze upon every visitor, pronouncing His blessings and love and peace to everyone who is visiting the temple.

 

Lives have been reportedly changed for the good by those who have visited this place which is now a shrine of worship, and you will leave this shrine feeling blessed.

 

 

Nice!Well composed, full of colour and texture. Thanks for the story.

It is a totally surreal picture, almost as incredible as story behind it. Splendid color and composition.

Amazing composition.

Very good work.Regards

Wonderful capture. A pleasure to view.

I like this! And thank you for the story to make it even more interesting.

Very interesting rendering, perfect light & exposure balance, nice framing, Alec!!! Best regards

Great design... and excellent execution, Alec!

Thanks guys, glad you like it.

Beautiful composition Alec.

The composition and everything are EXCELLENT! Alec.

 

Alberto

Excellent job and fantastic frame.

 

Best Regards

This image is a portrayal of an excellent work of art. Congratulations Alec! - Lester

very good shot..congrats.my friend

Alec, I like the composition here, the juxtaposition of monk's profile & that of the sculpture. Looks somewhat like those Epson printer ads showing all the hidden faces that other printers would miss. (yah, right :-} ) I particularly like the rendition of the man's skin. When I find myself in need of a visual treat your folder is only a click away. Thanks for continuing to post. Best, LM.

Great shot!

I thought I had developed double vision! Very well composed Alec.