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Polaroid of the week: The Buddha and the fly | Chiang Mai, Thailand

Polaroid of the week: The Buddha and the fly | Chiang Mai, Thailand

Last Updated on April 19, 2021

polaroid of the week thailand chiang mai buddhaNow we’re fairly certain that hundreds of years ago this beautiful Buddha was not expecting this fly to land on his nose at exactly this moment in time…but it sure looks as if he’s been waiting for it to land there all these years.

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Joanne Joseph

Friday 6th of December 2013

This made me laugh. Perfect timing in capturing this funny moment.

Jess

Sunday 8th of December 2013

Ha, thanks Joanne! :)

Christy @ Technosyncratic

Wednesday 28th of December 2011

This is AWESOME. What a perfect moment to snap a photo - it looks like this Buddha statue was made to glare at that fly.

jess

Wednesday 28th of December 2011

Haha! Thanks Christy :-)

Denise

Thursday 22nd of December 2011

yes indeed! And he seems to like the tickling feeling

Dani

Friday 23rd of December 2011

Mmmmmmmh, not sure if he likes the tickling feeling but he seems to be smiling :D

Ann Jefferson

Thursday 22nd of December 2011

Haha, I love this! Looks like the Buddha has prepared for this moment indeed...

Dani

Friday 23rd of December 2011

It's probably the ultimate test of patience for him :D