Statues are everywhere around us, and this week’s Ailsa’s Travel Theme photo challenge gave me an opportunity to revisit some of the many statues I’ve seen in my own travels. Above is the impressive 80-foot (24 m) high concrete and steel statue of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara at Ryozen Kannon in Kyoto, Japan. Here are other statues of varying sizes and styles from far-flung areas of the world!
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Great statues, Stephen!
Thanks Kongo!
I envy your talent and vision, Stephen.
Well done.
wow … thanks, hooky … those are kind words indeed!
I love statues, or rather, thinking about the stories behind them. Just yesterday someone posted photos on Facebook of a descendant of Kunta Kinte’s emotional response to the statues at the Kunta Kinte – Alex Haily Memorial at Annapolis’ City Dock, the point where Kunta Kinte arrived in America. Incredibly touching.
HI there, Hippie … that’s a cool story. There’s a story behind everything.
I like the one of Bruce Lee.
Hi Colline … it’s very popular too. I had to get in close because there’s always people around it.
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An interesting collection Stephen, and some fantastic shots!
Why, thank you, Paula. I could have packed this one with a lot more pics, but I showed some restraint for once. glad you liked it!
Very cool selection, Stephen! 🙂
Thank you, Amy!