It's raining and chilly in Hilo today, so I stayed inside. I've been meaning to see what I could do with this wonderful Burmese statue that came from Kathmandu Trading Company. She's known by various names, one of which is Phra Mae Thorani. Although I've given you the link, I'll quote from it (you can get the reference from the link):
The Bodhisattva was sitting in meditation on his throne under the Bodhi Tree, Mara, the Evil One, was jealous and wanted to stop him from reaching enlightenment. Accompanied by his warriors, wild animals and his daughters, he tried to drive the Bodhisattva from his throne. All the gods were terrified and ran away, leaving the Bodhisattva alone to face Mara's challenge. The Bodhisattva stretched down his right hand and touched the earth, summoning her to be his witness. The earth deity in the form of a beautiful woman rose up from underneath the throne, and affirmed the Bodhisattva's right to occupy the vajriisana. She twisted her long hair, and torrents of water collected there from the innumerable donative libations of the Buddha over the ages created a flood. The flood washed away Mara and his army, and the Bodhisattva was freed to reach enlightenment.
I decided to shoot only her head, and that gave me an idea for next week: Head Shot Week. I'll use objects, inside or out, not necessarily human. I'll focus on their heads. I might move or pose them.
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