NATURALLY NATS...

Natasha Rathnayake is a bonafide star. Runway fashion model and occasional actress, she is one of the real popular entertainers in Sri Lanka today. She is most famous though, for her great singing voice and lively stage presentations where she is featured regularly. We collaborated recently for a little afternoon promotional shoot in my studio. Being a genuine friend and consistently generous person, Natasha is always a joy to work with. She carries a great attitude, has a knockout smile and with boundless confidence knows how to project her positive energy.

Natasha belongs in the spotlight... naturally...

 ...see what I mean,
Tom

ON A QUEST...

In search of the illusive Wild Pink Dolphin...

We pulled anchor bright and early, leaving the cozy confines of Kalpitiya on the Northwest coast of Sri Lanka, and headed out into the open sea waters of the Dutch Bay. Having been promised 'thousands of pink dolphins', after two hours of bruising, bottom busting in choppy waters we gave up the search. It wasn't our day...We didn't find what we were looking for, but did not despair. We kept our hopes up and faith alive and were miraculously deposited in a garden of delight (coral that is), the impressive Bar Reef.
No dolphins this time, but we did come across a lovely Wild Pink Duwa...

Jacques le Harley                                                           the Aqua Monk    

In troubled water and turbulent times, you turn to see who's still with you and still smiling...

I have nothing but affection for those who dare to sail with me...
in this till the end...
Tom

THE NOTHING MAN...

I heard of a  man who lived on the coast in a time when every word had meaning and none of them fell to the ground...when it did make a difference what one believed. Truth was not obscure and wasn't subject to men's opinions.
Those days it wasn't such a struggle to be alive and to find purpose in living.
He was not carefree but was free to care and he did...a lot.
One day, all the ships stopped coming in and he made it his business to do something about it...
Tom

UNFADING BEAUTY...

A friend recently told me that I always seems to be around beautiful women. He was teasing of course, but I took the opportunity to tell him that beauty is in the eye (heart) of the beholder. You've  gotta have an eye for it. I believe it's a gift...something about being attentive and appreciative. 

I think it was Mr. Twain who said all women are beautiful, especially the older ones...

And the ones who gracefully embrace the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit...Ooo la la!!!

The most beautiful of all came to me in a dream the other night...

She approached me and took me in a deep embrace...and, I wouldn't let her go. Nothing was said, but everything was understood...and I mean EVERYTHING! I miss her so much, still here in time on this side.

There was a wise man once who said, the more the words, the less the meaning... 

I tend to agree.

nuff said,

Tom

LIFE IS FOR...

Sriyani and I took a New Year's jaunt down South of Colombo to see what was happening at the Hikkaduwa beach...

 Hanging out with my island girl at the Drunken Monkey... Now, that's what I call...

 We went for an evening walk down the beach as the sun was setting and surfers were calling it a day. We parked ourselves on the sand next to this sign which I liked a lot. It became an interesting prop and the time turned magical...

 

 She still loves me, which is great!


My advice for 2012... Stay close to the ones who love you sincerely, especially the One from whom all blessings flow. It could be a rough ride, but He makes all things right in the end, and for now, life worth...

Hearty blessings to all for 2012,
Tom and Sriyani

THE SMILELAND...

Sri Lanka has long been known as the country of smiles. Natasha is a great example and reason for many...

 See you soon,
Tom

MY HOMIES...

We are soon heading back to Sri Lanka to be with family for the holidays...
Looks like my homies are missing me...

See you soon, fellas...
Uncle Tom

LINCOLN TODAY...

Once every year we publish this guide to good living magazine featuring the city of Lincoln in Nebraska. 2012 is the 20th edition. Here is a look at the cover and the page advertising my website.

Thanks to Sriyani. She always does a nice job...and to Rayna. Thanks also to Subha, Courtney, Standing Bear and of course, Abraham... all inspirators,
Tom

THEY SAY YOU CAN'T SHOOT THE WIND...

sure you can...

 At least I shoot the breeze a lot...
Here is Courtney just before she blew away.
I love it when things come together...
Here are a few pix (composites) I managed to bring together for nice effects... This is Howard Wolf surveying the herd.

 ...and a couple with Nadeeka advertising the business.
She always makes it sparkle!

It's all about coming together,
If you like this kind of thing, contact me to schedule a shoot...
Tom