Rainbow Ice Caves In Russia

Remote ice caves appear in a kaleidoscope of colors in these stunning shots. Denis Budkov, 35, trekked inside the dangerous caves - which could collapse at any moment - to capture the colorful scenes. The rainbow caves are given their various colors by light refracting through the ice - with the thicker the ice, the more emerald they appear. And Denis, from Kamchatka, in the Russian Far East, also decided to add his own take - by lighting flares to turn the normally blue hues into dark reds. (Denis Budkov/ Caters News Agency)

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Stephan Brusche: The Banana Artist

Eshima Ohashi Bridge


The roller coaster-like Eshima Ohashi bridge, located in the Chugoku region of Honshu, Japan, has a gradient of 6.1 percent on one side and 5.1 percent on another. It spans one mile across Lake Nakaumi linking cities of Matsue and Sakaiminato. (The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)

See How This Artist Transforms Rocks Into Art

Mandalas
Australian artist Elspeth McLean has found a way to add more beauty to the world. She uses the Buddhist practice of mandalas, symmetrical drawings, to transform ordinary sea stones into art. Her remarkable painted stones are a treat for the eyes, as well as a meditative practice for Elspeth. Each rock tells a story, drawn from her life experiences.


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The World's Tallests Statues



Ten Directions Pu Xian Buddha, China
tall statues
This dramatic gold colored 157 foot statue of the Buddha
Samantabhadra can be found on Sichuan province’s Mount Emei.

Sodoshima Dai-Kannon, Japan
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This impressive landmark in the Kagawa Prefecture houses 
several prayer halls, an elevator, and an observation deck.
This 164 foot masterpiece honors the Buddhist goddess of mercy, Kannon.
Peter the Great Statue, Russia
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 The fact that the monument to Peter the Great is located in
the Russian capital of Moscow is ironic, considering the 
commemorated once moved the capital to St. Petersburg.
This imposing 315 tall statue is made of copper, bronze and stainless steel.

Buddha in Aluthgama, Sri Lanka
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The spectacular statue in coastal Aluthgama, Sri Lanka is considered the tallest sitting Buddha statue in the world at 160 feet. Built in 2007 it has become one of the country’s most important tourist destinations.

Guan Yin of the South Sea of Sanya, China
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This breathtaking statue is the fourth tallest in the world at 354 feet tall, with 3 different faces and represents the Guanyin. The statue is located in Nanshan Temple of Sanya.

Virgin of Peace, Venezuela
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This concrete statue stands 153 feet tall and is the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary. It is also the tallest sculpture in all of the Americas. Despite its grandeur, it does not receive many visitors.

Great Buddha of Thailand
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Thailand’s tallest statue is not only 300 feet tall but also 
210 feet wide, and is the ninth tallest statue in the world. 
The cement statue is painted gold to represent the Gautama
 Buddha, the most important figure in Buddhism.

Mother of the Motherland, Ukraine
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The largest statue in Eastern Europe is Kiev’s 203 foot Mother
 of Motherland. This stainless steel structure is part of the Museum
 of Great Patriotic War and weighs 560 tons.

Ushiku Daibutsu, Japan

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This 394 foot bronze statue has a 32 foot pedestal and represents
 the Amitabha Buddha. The structure is also fitted with an elevator, 
allowing visitors to enjoy a view from its observation platform.

Leshan Giant Buddha, China
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Facing Mount Emei at the intersection of the Minjiang, Dadu 
and Qingyi rivers is the Leshan Giant Buddha. This historic 
statue dating back to the 7th century became a UNESCO 
World Heritage Site in 1996.

Laykyun Setkyar, Myanmar
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At 381 feet tall the Laykyun Setkyar is the world’s 
second tallest statue, and represents the Gautama Buddha.

Spring Temple Buddha, China
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Boasting the title of the tallest statue on earth is the Spring
 Temple Buddha, which can be visited in Zhoacun, Henan.
 If you include the 82 foot pedestal, this Buddha stands at 502 feet.
 The statue represents Vairocana Buddha and overlooks a Buddhist monastery. 

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