Black and White Framed Photograph of Sukhothai Style Buddha, "Abiding Peace"

Buddha's presence inspires a welcome sense of serenity in this photograph by Brendan O'Connell. Printed in black and white, the angle of the photo that captures the swirling clouds in the sky adds to the composition's sense of mysticism. This stuccoed stone sculpture portrays Buddha in the Bhumisparsha mudra posture, also known as "calling Earth to witness." Situated in Wat Sa Si, this depiction of Buddha is characteristic of Thailand's Sukhothai period (at the end of 14th century). Printed on matte paper, the photograph arrives in a pinewood frame with a protective glass pane.