Brass container

Working in brass is a speciality in Sri Lanka from very early times. I saw this polished brass container set up for display at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. , and took this picture.

Sri Lankan 'Paradise Fly-catcher' on a 'Jambu' tree.

The Sri Lankan 'Paradise fly-catcher' is a beautiful bird. The male has a long tail and is a beauty to watch flitting from branch to branch. It is a very shy bird. I took this photo in my garden a few days back.