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  • This close up (macro) image of coral polyps shows the  complex terrain of the living coral, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Abstract impressionistic image of gulping open mouthed school of fish, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This image is an abstract impressionist interpretation of the open mouthed school of fish, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Open-Mouths--Palau.JPG
  • Tea picker with a handful of tea leaves on the slopes of the plantation.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • 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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  • 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
  • Sun, water and elephants.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The giant feet of the Buddha.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Big-Buddha-Feet-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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  • 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)
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  • 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
  • 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)
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  • A rice farmer, hard at work in the tropical heat.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Rice-Farmer-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Picking tea in a sea of luminous green.<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
  • A tropical tableau of water loving animals.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephants-in-River-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
  • 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)
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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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  • An old and precarious path on the cliff face of Sigiriya (Lion's rock).<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Precarious-Path-Sri-Lanka.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
  • 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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  • Tea pickers in the clear highland air of Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Tea-Pickers-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
  • Colorful Buddhas located inside a cave temple.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • 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
  • 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
  • Snake charmer and cobra performing at a temple.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Snake-Charmer-and-Cobra-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)
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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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 great variety of fish, fresh off the boats.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Fish-Vendor-Drinking-Tea-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
  • 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
  • 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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  • 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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  • A mahout and his elphant bathing in an inland lake.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Local people enjoying the beach.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Friends-on-Beach-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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
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  • 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)
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  • Diver above large anemone, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Diver-Above-Large-Anemone--Yap.JPG
  • A bizarre coral formation with fantastic little spires, with divers in the background, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
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  • Red Coral, Yap Micronesia<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • One of the best dives on Yap is the Canyons.  It is a quiet dive with little current, and has a labyrinth of canyons and swim throughs that are a joy to explore - Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Diving-the-Canyons--Yap.JPG
  • Broken coral is collected and cooked to create lime that is chewed with betel nut to amplify the effect.  Betel is chewed partly for cultural reasons (like smoking) but it also acts as a mild stimulant and appetite suppressant, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Broken-Coral-and-Palms--Yap.JPG
  • Traditional dances are a central part of the Yap culture. The decorations for the dance make imaginative use of natural materials to excellent effect, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • 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)
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  • Luxuriously colored tentacles envelop a Clark's Anemone fish. Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Manta Rays swoop past feeding on plankton in the water. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Two old East India Company cannons on the bow of The Mnuw, a 170ft (55m) Phinisi schooner from Indonesia set up as a restaurant and bars.  The Mnuw is moored just off the Manta Ray Bay Resort, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Pair of Clown Fish with baby clown fish in Anemone, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Pair-of-Clown-Fish-in-Anemone--Yap-2.JPG
  • Leaf fish camouflaged, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Huge soft leather coral in Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Huge-Soft-Leather-Coral--Yap.JPG
  • Damaged Anti Aircraft Gun from WWII, Yap Micronesia(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Christmas Tree Like Tube Worm, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Christmas-Tree-Like-Tube-Worm--Yap.JPG
  • Boy Climbs Betel Palm, Yap Micronesia(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Boy-Climbs-Betel-Palm--Yap.JPG
  • Scribbled Filefish, Palau Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Scribbled-Filefish--Palau.JPG
  • The jack fish often keep their distance but if there is a predator nearby they seem to move closer to divers, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Schooling-Jacks--Palau-2.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)
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  • An ideal swimming place between the rock islands at one of the diver lunch spots, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A stocky grey reef shark cruises up and down the current like a jet fighter. Occasionally a shark will swoop past just a few feet away and sometimes surprise a divers by coming in from behind, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Divers in Blue Holes, Palau Micronesia(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Divers-in-Blue-Holes--Palau.JPG
  • Large fragile coral structure on the wreck of the Japanese ship the Iro, sunk during WWII. Some experts believe this wreck is actually the Sata, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Coral-on-Wreck-of-the-Iro--Palau-2.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)
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  • Blue Holes is one of the best dives in Palau. The light creates a cathedral like atmosphere, giving the diver a sense of vast the volume of the cave Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Blue-Holes--Palau.JPG
  • School of chevron barracuda Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Barracuda-School--Palau.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
  • Tropical beach scene with a line of coconut palms. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Tropical-Beach--Yap.JPG
  • Large anemone look like hair waving and swirling in the current, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Large-Anemone--Yap-3.JPG
  • Sea Slug feet feeling their way over a red coral, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Sea-Slug-Shuffle--Yap.JPG
  • Old Traditional Path Between Palms, Yap Micronesia(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Cockpit of Old Plane, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Cockpit-of-Old-Plane--Yap.JPG
  • Brain Coral, Yap Micronesia<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Brain-Coral--Yap.JPG
  • Wave Breaking on Coral, Palau Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Wave-Breaking-on-Coral--Palau.JPG
  • Unusual coral Growth, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Unusual-coral-Growth--Palau-.JPG
  • Soft coral on reef in the crystal clear waters of Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Soft-Coral--Palau.JPG
  • The slow moving Puffer fish has good eyesight. 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-Eye--Palau.JPG
  • When the water is rich in plankton and other life it takes on a green hue.  It is at these times that the manta rays will loop through the water in loose formation. Sometimes the mantas will repeatedly loop around the diver, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Manta-Ray-Doing-Loops-in-Plankton-Ri...JPG
  • Manta ray swooping into cleaning station.  The manta rays repeatedly return to the same rock and coral outcrops to be cleaned of parasites by small cleaner wrasse, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Manta-Ray--Palau.JPG
  • Normally difficult to get close to, these Jacks were happy to stream past when a shark was circling nearby. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Fish-School-Streaming-Past--Palau.JPG
  • A delicate hard coral branch extends from the wall, as the divers disappear into the distance, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Divers-Line-up-Along-Wall--Palau.JPG
  • Divers using the mooring line of a buoy marking the wreck of the Iro, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Divers-Climb-an-Mooring-to-the-Surfa...JPG
  • Hard coral in the shape of a Lettuce, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Lettuce-Coral-and-Diver--Palau.JPG
  • Hard coral landscape in close up, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Coral-Abstract-Macro--Palau-6.JPG
  • Clark's Anemonefish hiding amongst purple tentacles, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Clarks-Anemone-Fish-Hiding--Palau.JPG
  • Soft coral resembling an oversized cauliflower, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Cauliflower-Soft-Coral--Palau.JPG
  • School of chevron barracuda, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Barracuda-in-Monochrome--Palau.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
  • Village Chief explaining dance culture in Yap Micronesia.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Chief-Explaining-Dance-Culture--Yap.JPG
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