The Power and the Glory

 

 I recently finished hanging these seashore images collected literally around the island of Sri Lanka. The exhibition theme was 'Coastal Lanka'. Here are the chosen ones plus a few I felt bad about leaving out...

Like my Grandmother used to say,

'Ain't nature grand?'

 

A little glam...

I'm getting so fed up with these masks covering up the beauty of these lovely island people. They used to call it the 'island of smiles'... So, here is a refreshing throwback (deserving an update) featuring two beauties, Bianca Iz and Nadeeka Perera... a touch of glam

Nadeeka

Bianca

Have a nice day...

Chitrasena Dance Company

What a treat! Some years ago I had the priveledge of attending (with my camera) the Chitrasena dancers rehearsing for an upcoming performance. Still carrying on their tradition of excellence, today. Here are a few pix from that memorable day. 

 

Upeka, the heart

     Thanks, Upeka
 

 

 

Ritigala, Sri Lanka

 Myth, Legend, Superstition, Truth...

I've been to the mountain

Ritigala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka's northern province, is steeped in legend and mythical history.

Ancient monks, noted for keen insight, austere disciplines and artful ayurvedic healing skills, were the doctors and teachers of their day.
 

 

Giants too...

 

Some pix from my three visits...

Kosala, my side kick and trusty pard...

 

Ancient footprints everywhere...

You can see forever...

Magical herbs, flying monkeys, battleground for dueling giants, meditating monks, lost technologies, sanctuary of kings...

              Goodnight for now, your highness