I took these nine years ago, but as I was going through my archives I edited few more photos I have previously ignored..
The Big Buddha statue
Known among Thais as the Phra Puttamingmongkol Akenakkiri Buddha, this magnificent statue has garnered significant cultural and spiritual importance. Built in 2004, it stands majestically at a height of 25 meters across at the base, making it one of the largest Buddha statues in the region. The body of the statue is constructed from sturdy reinforced concrete, ensuring durability and resilience against the elements it is layered with beautiful Burmese white jade marble, which gives it a radiant shine under the sunlight.
There are several golden monk statues, here are two of them.
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
I just read that the Phuket Buddha site ordered closed due to landslide risks. Phuket’s Royal Forest Centre will order a big Buddha site on top of Nak Koet Hill in tambon Karon to be closed due to fears of further landslides after 13 people were killed in the area by landslides on Aug 23.3.9.2024
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Love the lighting
Thanks Brian
Monochrome really brings out the details in those statues, such as the folds in the fabric
They are more effective in B&W , the gold is so bright
The opening pic captures my attention!
Thank you, that was the intention, glad it worked 😀
Magnificent images Ritva!
These are great Ritva, I really like the lighting.