This black-and-white photo shows the iconic image of the Buddha in the Trees in Ayutthaya, Thailand: a serene Buddha entwined with the roots of a bodhi tree centuries ago.
In the play of light and shadow, the timeless serenity of this sacred scene comes to life. The grey tones emphasise the textures: the weathered stone of the Buddha's head and the rough, winding roots that embrace the sculpture.
The lack of colour draws attention entirely to the shapes, contrast and stillness emanating from the photograph. This photograph is a tribute to impermanence and the power of nature. A powerful, meditative image that fills any space with a sense of tranquillity, history and mystery.
                                
 
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