Wednesday, June 15, 2011

A 'blow-hole', 'Hummana',

 The seashore with pandanus trees on the way to the 'blow-hole'.
The blow-hole with a geyser of water rising up from it at irregular intervals to a height of about a few hundred feet.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Village pond

A village pond at Rekawa near Tangalle, Sri Lanka. A Cormorant and a peacock are visible in the picture.

An outrigger among the Pandanus trees


A scene at Rekawa, Sri Lanka. Pandanus trees grow all along the coast line. They are protected under the laws of Sri Lanka as they prevent sea erosion.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Kandyan dancers


I took these pictures of Kandyan dancers escorting the bride and groom to a homecoming ceremony at, Kadawathe, Sri Lanka.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Footpath to the beach

A footpath lying between two enclosed tourist cabanas leading to the beach, Tangalle, Sri Lanka.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Filial bond


Beaching an outrigger canoe

'Beaching' an outrigger canoe above the high water mark, after a fishing trip, takes a lot of effort. Helping hands are always available. I took this picture at Tangalle Bay in the south of Sri Lanka on a morning.