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Sri Lanka

84 images Created 1 Dec 2009

In my Sri Lanka gallery I endeavor to capture some of the character and beauty of this pearl of a country as it emerges from civil war and the tsunami. Sri Lanka has so much to offer the traveler, from ancient ruined cities, lush forests, luminescent tea plantations, golden beaches, friendly people and a rich and varied history. Now that there is peace I hope that many more travelers will serendipitously find their way to the island once named "Serendip".

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  • Picking tea in the clean clear air of the highlands of Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Women-Picking-Tea-2-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • There are no fences and no one to warn you.  The elephants suddenly appear, and running faster than a person, move like a massive unstoppable river of living flesh, down to the water.  The Sri Lankans along the road close their shops and draw in their awnings in case the barely in control elephants should accidentally smash into them.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephant-Stampede--Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • The rolling hills of tea create a luminous landscape.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Hard working fisherman at the end of a long day.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Asian elephants in Sri Lanka wander freely around some parts of the country with few constraints.  These elephants are quite used to humans but are nevertheless still wild and potentially dangerous.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Tea pickers in the clear highland air of Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Tea-Pickers-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Local people enjoying the beach.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Friends-on-Beach-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • A rice farmer, hard at work in the tropical heat.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Rice-Farmer-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Ancient lovers forever entwined in the ruins of the old city, Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Picking tea is hard work, but is carried out with an elegant grace and dignity.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The  tea, the high altitude blue sky and the well dressed tea pickers on a steep slope are all elemental Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Women-Picking-Tea-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • An old and precarious path on the cliff face of Sigiriya (Lion's rock).<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Picking tea in a sea of luminous green.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Guardian deity adorned with crown of seven flaring hooded cobras.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Amongst the ruins of an old city lies this ancient pool, thought to be reserved for royalty.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Tea pickers dress very neatly and with richly colored saris and jewelry.  The stick is used to ensure the tops of the tea plants are picked to the same level.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A family watches a fabulous sunset from the ramparts of the old fort.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The interesting and unusual flower of the Cannon Ball Tree.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Flower-of-Cannon-Ball-Tree-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Mysterious stone bath in the grounds of the ancient hospital, likely used to immerse patients in medicinal oils.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Mysterious-Bath-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • These colorful boats go out at night and return early in the morning with their catches.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Fishing-Boats-on-the-Beach-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • A diverse collection of fish fresh off the boats.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Fish-Vendor-with-Catch-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Monks painted angelic women half way up the face of a sheer cliff face fifteen hundred years ago.  The overhanging cliff face has protected them from the elements.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ancient-Fresco-of-Woman-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Half way up the face of a sheer cliff the monks painted colorful frescoes of women.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ancient-Fresco-of-Two-Women-Sri-Lank...tif
  • Sun, water and elephants.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Part way up the face of the Sigiriya cliff the verdant fields and mountains of Sri Lanka open up.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This motif is repeated in numerous places throughout the old city ruins.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This fabulously intricate carving is the motif used in the old city for the entrance step for important buildings.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Carved-Stone-Step-in-Ruins-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Taking a bow after a great performance of song and dance in front of an appreciative audience.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Elephant relief in the ruins of the old city.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephant-Carving-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Families of elephants cooling off in the river.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephants-Bathing-In-River-Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • A tropical tableau of water loving animals.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephants-in-River-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Hibiscus in a tea plantation with the afternoon light illuminating the petals.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Hibiscus-in-Afternoon-Sun-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Stick fishermen at sunset.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Stick-Fishermen-at-Sunset-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Stick fishermen on their awkward perches.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Stick-Fishermen-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • An example of the type of fish caught by stick fishermen.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Stick fishermen perch patiently and wait for a bite.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Stick-Fishermen-Silhouette-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Dog sleeping on the elaborately carved ruins of an old building in the old city.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ruins-in-Old-City-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • The seated Buddha withstands the ravages of time to project a calm and contemplative aura.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A great variety of fish, fresh off the boats.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Fish-Vendor-Drinking-Tea-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • A serene Buddha amongst the ruins of the old city.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Buddha-in-Ruins-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • A spectacular bird mask, with a cobra in the beak.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Traditional-Dancer-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Snake charmer and cobra performing at a temple.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Snake-Charmer-and-Cobra-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • The light shining through the wings shows  the detailed wing structure of this beautiful white bird.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Old beaten buses ply the roads of Sri Lanka.  This one has clearly done some miles.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Old-Red-Bus-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Women taking a walk along the ramparts and enjoying the sunset.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Called a Stone Book, this massive 11th century slab sings praises to King Nissanka Malla.  The writing on the stone is really an ancient piece of royal propaganda.  The stone was dragged over 100 km, before resting here for a millenium.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Stone-Book-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • This seven storied ziggurat built in the 13th century represents the cosmic mountain in Buddhist theology.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ruins-in-Old-City-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • This massive cathedral-like structure was built by a Sri Lankan king almost a thousand years ago. It is unusually large for a Buddhist shrine.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ancient-Buddhist-Temple-Ruins-Sri-La...tif
  • Elephants stampede through the middle of the village as they run towards the river for their daily bath.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephant-Stampede-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Tea picker with a handful of tea leaves on the slopes of the plantation.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Tea-Picker-Holding-Leaves--Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • The giant feet of the Buddha.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Big-Buddha-Feet-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • A mahout and his elphant bathing in an inland lake.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephant-and-Mahout-in-River-Sri-Lan...tif
  • People gather and walk along these ramparts every afternoon.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ramparts-at-Sunset-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • The rolling hills of tea create a luminous landscape.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Tea-Plantation-on-Rolling-Hills--Sri...TIF
  • Old vintage classic Morris Minor car parked on street.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Quaint-Morris-Car-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • The Geoffery Bawa designed hotel blends into the surrounds perfectly and yet the inside of the hotel is large, modern and luxurious.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Kandalama-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • A dusty old elephant wades into the water. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The unusual texture of this relief and the simple play of light and shadow is eye catching.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Phoenix-Relief-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • An unusual but interesting temple entrance.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Dambulla-Temple-Entrance-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • A characterful old weathered door.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Weathered-Door-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Colorful Buddhas located inside a cave temple.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Seated-Buddhas-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • People stroll along the sea wall most afternoons.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Lighthouse-and-Ramparts-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • From this one window you can see bamboo, rice and tea growing.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Sitting on the ramparts of an old Portuguese fort looking out to sea.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Colorful outriggers on the sand, Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Outrigger-Fishing-Boats-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Path used by tea pickers wends its way upwards through the tea plantation.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The fish sell quickly as buyers crowd around.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Palm trees silhouetted against the bright midday sun.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Tall-Palms--Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • A beautifully proportioned circular temple with intricate carvings of cobra crowned deities with a series of Buddha statues in the center.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ruins-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • View of the clock tower and fort walls, from the point of view of an invader.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Clock-Tower-and-Ramparts-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • This man's characterful face caught my eye in the fish market earlier.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Man-and-Bike-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • A lighthouse on the ramparts of an old Portuguese fort.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Lighthouse-and-Palms-Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • This old bull elephant is used to humans but is still half wild and quite dangerous.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Bull-Elephant-Face-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • The fort clock  tower would have been the last line of defense if the fort was ever attacked.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Clock-Tower-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • An abstract interpretation of a brightly dressed musical troupe singing and dancing along the old Portuguese ramparts.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Dancing-Troupe-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • This beautifully restored hotel is a great place to stay or visit when in Galle.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Galle-Fort-Hotel-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • The wall shows the toll of time. Many of the houses inside the ramparts are hundreds of years old.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Old-House-in-Galle-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Most of the buildings on the water next to this one were swept away by the tsunami.  The few that remained were scarred and badly damaged.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Tsunami-Ruins-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Elephants grazing amongst palm trees.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephants-and-Palms--Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • Seated Buddha with pretty colorful backdrop.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Seated-Buddha--Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • This struture in the ancient city has beautiful elephant friezes on its sides and an imposing balustrade topped by lions.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    King's-Audience-Hall--Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • Tea pickers in a sea of green against an intensely blue sky.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • View from the top of Sigiriya Rock of the main promenade leading up to the base of the rock.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Royal-Gardens-at-Sigiriya-Rock--Sri-...TIF
  • Geoffery Bawa designed the Kandalama resort to blend in harmoniously with the surrounding jungle.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Kandalama-Sri-Lanka.tif
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