Big Buddha statues in Thailand are extremely popular with locals and visitors alike. There are dozens of huge representations of the Lord Buddha dotted around the country, with each of the popular resort towns having at least one, which, for the sake of simplicity, is often dubbed as the local ?Big Buddha?. This is usually among the star attractions of the town, and it is not difficult to see why. Gleaming in the sun, generally wearing an expression of blissful peace or contemplation on a vast face, they are wonderful cultural highlights.

I took this shot during my holidays in Phuket this Feb.The weather was pleasant and there were a number of interesting places to see, not to mention the islands.
Camera: Canon SX130Is, standard settings. Image slightly cropped and resized to FAR requirements. No mixed media.