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  • Wet shiny fabrics dyed in bright colours are spread out on the ground to dry along the banks of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Drying-Bright-Fabrics-Varanasi--Indi...jpg
  • 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
  • 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
  • A tropical tableau of water loving animals.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephants-in-River-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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Fishermen take these colorful boats 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
  • 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)
    Aerial-of-Elephants-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
  • Seated Buddha with pretty colorful backdrop.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Seated-Buddha--Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • Tea pickers in a sea of green against an intensely blue sky.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Picking-Tea-Under-a-Bright-Blue-Sky-...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  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
  • 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
  • The seated Buddha withstands the ravages of time to project a calm and contemplative aura.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    2-Buddha-in-Ruins-2-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
  • 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)
    Tea-Picker-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
  • 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
  • The fish sell quickly as buyers crowd around.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Cleaning-the-Blade--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 dusty old elephant wades into the water. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Old-Wrinkly-Elephant-in-River-Sri-La...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
  • Picking tea in a sea of luminous green.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Woman-Picking-Tea-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Sun, water and elephants.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephants-Crossing-River-at-Sunset-S...tif
  • Ancient lovers forever entwined in the ruins of the old city, Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Lovers-Embrace-Stone-Relief-Sri-Lank...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
  • Families of elephants cooling off in the river.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephants-Bathing-In-River-Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • An array of colorful Asian umbrellas.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Colored-Parasols-Laos.TIF
  • 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
  • A family watches a fabulous sunset from the ramparts of the old fort.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Silhouette-of-Family-at-Sunset-Sri-L...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
  • Picking tea is hard work, but is carried out with an elegant grace and dignity.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Tea-Picker-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
  • 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
  • This motif is repeated in numerous places throughout the old city ruins.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Stone-Relief-in-Ruins-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • 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
  • 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)
    Ancient-Pool-in-Old-City-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Colorful glass beads arranged in boxes and displayed for sale on the ghats in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Glass-Beads-and-Bangles-Varanasi--In...jpg
  • Tea pickers in the clear highland air of Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Tea-Pickers-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
  • Colorful glass beads arranged in boxes and displayed for sale on the ghats in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Glass-Beads-on-the-Ghats-at-Varanasi...jpg
  • Colorful glass beads arranged in boxes and displayed for sale on the bank of Ganga River in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Glass-Beads-on-the-Banks-of-the-Gang...jpg
  • 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
  • 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
  • Male and female Mandarin fish mating in open water above the coral. It is quite difficult to capture the fast moving Mandarin fish, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Mandarin-Fish-Mating--Palau.JPG
  • Stick fishermen at sunset.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Stick-Fishermen-at-Sunset-Sri-Lanka.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
  • An unusual but interesting temple entrance.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Dambulla-Temple-Entrance-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Wet clothes dyed in bright colors are spread out on the ground to dry after being washed in the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Clothes-Drying-on-the-Banks-of-the-G...jpg
  • Male and female Mandarin fish in mating dance. The large one is the female and the small one the male. When mating, they emerge very briefly out of the coral and move into the open water, before darting back to the safety of the coral, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Male-and-Female-Manadarin-Fish--Pala...JPG
  • 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
  • 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
  • Colorful Buddhas located inside a cave temple.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Seated-Buddhas-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • 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
  • 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
  • During the day hundreds of kites can be seen flying over Varanasi.  At night the kite seller minds his stall in the semi darkness fixing and making kites ready for sale.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Kite-Seller-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • 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
  • 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)
    Dancing-Troupe--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)
    Crane-Coming-in-to-Land--Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • Small kingfisher perched on a reed keeping an eye out for insects and fish in Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
    Kingfisher--Africa-Kenya.jpg
  • Stick fishermen perch patiently and wait for a bite.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Stick-Fishermen-Silhouette-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Hard working fisherman at the end of a long day.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Fisherman-at-End-of-Long-Day-Sri-Lan...tif
  • 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
  • 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
  • An example of the type of fish caught by stick fishermen.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Fish-Caught-by-Stick-Fisherman-Sri-L...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
  • Woman in traditional sari in outback Rajasthan.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Woman-with-Colorful-Sari--India.JPG
  • A Pink Anemonefish, immune to the stinging tentacles of the sea anemone, takes refuge from predators. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Anemone-Fish-Macro--Palau.JPG
  • Mahout and his decorated elephant in Agra.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Painted-Elephant-Agra--India.jpg
  • Colorful saris contrast with the stark, dry landscape of rural Rajasthan.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Walking-Rural-Rajasthan--India.JPG
  • Scenic view of palace domes from the rooftop at dusk in Rajasthan, India.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Palace-Rooftop--India.JPG
  • The giant feet of the Buddha.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Big-Buddha-Feet-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Manta Rays swoop past feeding on plankton in the water. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Manta-Rays-Swoop-Down-on-Cleaning-St...JPG
  • A bizarre coral formation with fantastic little spires, with divers in the background, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Strange-Coral--Palau.JPG
  • Diver and Glasseye schooling on the reef, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    School-of-Glasseye--Palau.JPG
  • Looking up at divers and the sky through one of the entrances to Blue Holes, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    One-Entrance-to-Blue-Holes--Palau.JPG
  • Puffer fish with an amazing stripe pattern. The puffer fish is poisonous but is sometimes prepared as soup or sashimi (fugu) by specially trained chefs in Japan and Korea, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Puffer-Fish--Palau.JPG
  • Ulong Channel is an exciting drift dive along a valley, one side of which has steep banks of lettuce coral and sheltering fish. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Lettuce-Coral-in-Ulong-channel--Pala...JPG
  • Manta ray flying down to a cleaning station. Manta rays can be uniquely identified by the pattern of spots on their white belly, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Manta-Ray-Diving--Palau.JPG
  • Leaving the aptly named Temple of Doom, with divers in Blue Holes.  Even a few feet from the entrance and exit, there is no light or means of orientation. Even with plenty of artificial light and air, it is easy to see why divers have died here, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Exiting-the-Temple-of-Doom--Palau.JPG
  • Divers in Blue Holes, Palau Micronesia(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Divers-in-Blue-Holes--Palau.JPG
  • Luxuriously colored tentacles envelop a Clark's Anemone fish. Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Clark's-Anemone-Fish-Deep-in-a-Purpl...JPG
  • Looking up at two of the entrance holes in the top of the Blue Holes cave system. The divers' bubble bursts march across the face of the cave Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Bubble-Bursts-of-Divers-at-Blue-Hole...JPG
  • The sea anemone looks like a beautiful translucent plant. It is actually a predatory animal which catches food using stinging capsules in its tentacles - Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Abstract-Macro-of-Anemone--Palau-2.JPG
  • Circular salver showing sun-face in gleaming brass, engraved on the wall of City Palace in Udaipur India.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    City-Palace-Udaipur--India.JPG
  • A friendly religious man greets me in Udaipur.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    A-one-eyed-sadhu-in-Udaipur--India.JPG
  • Entrance to Humayun's Tomb, built of red sandstone.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Humayun-Tomb-Dehli--India-2.jpg
  • With the wood twisted into a stable pyramid, these colorfully dressed women often walk miles each day.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Women-Carrying-Firewood--India.JPG
  • Dawn view of the Taj Mahal on a foggy winter morning.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Dawn-at-Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • Old palace overlooking town nestled in the Rajasthani hills.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Village-View-of-Old-Palace-Rajasthan...JPG
  • School girls peacefully protesting a lack of qualified teachers.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    School-Girls-Protesting-the-Lack-of-...JPG
  • Fit and cheerful village people outside their house in the Rajasthani countryside.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Man-and-Women-Rajasthan--India.JPG
  • A tranquil lake setting with a temple and lilies in the foreground.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Lake-Temple-with-Lilies--India.JPG
  • A relief in stone of a sturdy female hunter in a palace in Rajasthan.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Relief-of-Female-Hunter--India.JPG
  • Cheerful sugar vendors in a village in Rajasthan.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Raw-Sugar-Vendor--India.JPG
  • Shaving the head on visiting the Ganges is thought to bring spiritual purification.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Head-Shaving-on-Ghats-Varanasi--Indi...jpg
  • A wonderful example of the beautiful architecture to be seen inside the Oberoi Udaivilas.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Dome-in-the-Oberoi-Udaivilas-Udaipur...JPG
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