I think you have done a really good job trying to balance the sunlight. Obviously the thing you want to capture was directly in the line of the sun and unfortunately its not something you can plan! It is a little glaring but the compsition is good and the subject matter is lovely. When looking at the picture the glare of the sun almost seems to spotlight the statue. Good job in difficult conditions i would say :)
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom i trust". Psalm 91: 1 and 2