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• SRI LANKA - THE SIGIRIYA SAGA
  on Dec 11, 2016 in heritage History
    THE SIGIRIYA SAGA   -  (Part 1).The year is 481 AD.  The Persian Ambassador and his entourage at a loss for words at the spectacle before them, stood staring in amazement. Before them was the gigantic stone figure of a crou...
• SRI LANKA - MARITIME MUSEUM
  on Aug 25, 2016 in Galle Maritime Museum porcelain jars
  Exhibits, some, recovered from shipwrecks, at the Maritime Museum of Galle.Pics by: NelsonlankaSony  NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtube.com/user/nelsonmangalagama MY PHOTOGRAPHS: http://panoramio.com/user/43888912 http://pi...
• SRI LANKA - MARITIME ARCHEOLOGY MUSEUM
  on Aug 16, 2016 in Galle History maritime archeology museum Sri Lanka
  The Maritime Archeology Museum of Galle is housed in a Dutch warehouse built in 1671, this two storey building with its 3 foot thick walls withstood the impact of the 2004 tsunami.Pics by: NelsonlankaSony  NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http...
• SRI LANKA - ANTIQUES
  on Aug 8, 2016 in antiques carvings woodwork
  Antique hat rack and exquisitely carved window, woodwork over one hundred years old!Pics by: NelsonlankaSony  NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtube.com/user/nelsonmangalagama MY PHOTOGRAPHS: http://panoramio.com/user/43888912...
• SRI LANKA - UNAWATUNA BEACH [PUPPET SELLER]
  on Jul 30, 2016 in puppet sellers puppets Sri Lanka Unawatuna beach
  I came across this puppet seller at a beach diner in Unawatuna.Pics by: NelsonlankaSony  NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtube.com/user/nelsonmangalagama MY PHOTOGRAPHS: http://panoramio.com/user/43888912 http://picasaweb...
• SRI LANKA - HANDYCRAFTS OF GALLE
  on Jul 26, 2016 in craftsmanship Galle handicrafts
  City of Galle, on the Southern coast of Sri Lanka is a tourist haven well known for highly skilled craftsmen, This seven foot tall elephant, carved out of a huge log, adorned  the entrance of a jewelry shop.Fishing boat made of materia...
• SRI LANKA - JEWELRY SHOPS OF GALLE
  on Jul 20, 2016 in Galle jewelry Sri Lanka tourism
  Galle, on the Southern coast of Sri Lanka, is a very popular tourist destination - this is a glimpse into a jewelry shop window.Pics by: NelsonlankaSony  NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtube.com/user/nelsonmangalagama MY PHOTOGRAPHS: http://...
• SRI LANKA - INSECT MUSICIANS
  on Jul 15, 2016
  These insect sounds were recorded while having dinner at a restaurant, situated close to a pond, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. First, there was a heavy downpour and when the rain ceased - the "orchestra" started, 127 seconds of music from a billion voic...
• SRI LANKA - FISH, CRAB, SQUID AND SHRIMP [NEGOMBO FISH MARKET]
  on Jul 15, 2016 in crab fish Negombo fish market shrimp squid
  Fresh seafood on sale at the Negombo fish market.Pics by: NelsonlankaSony  NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtube.com/user/nelsonmangalagama MY PHOTOGRAPHS: http://panoramio.com/user/43888912 http://picasaweb.google.com/nelsonl...
• SRI LANKA - VIDEO [ACCOMPANIED BY A SHADOW]
  on Jul 14, 2016 in shadows video
  Filmed from the 11th floor of an apartment building.Filmed by: NelsonlankaSony  NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtube.com/user/nelsonmangalagama MY PHOTOGRAPHS: http://panoramio.com/user/43888912 http://picasaweb.google.com/ne...
• SRI LANKA - INSECT MUSICIANS
  on Jun 21, 2016 in insect musicians insect sounds nocternal insect sounds
  These insect sounds were recorded while having dinner, at a restaurant situated close to a pond, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. First, there was a heavy downpour and when the rain ceased - the 'Orchestra' started, 127 seconds of music from a bi...
• SRI LANKA - WATERFALLS [DEVON & RAVANA FALLS]
  on Jun 18, 2016 in nature waterfalls
  Devon Falls is the 19th highest [94 m] waterfall of Sri Lanka.Ravana Falls [25m] cascades down a rock surface, creating a beautiful sight.Pics by: NelsonlankaSony  NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtube.com/user/nelsonmangalagama MY PHOTOGRAPH...
• SRI LANKA - DEMODARA NINE ARCH BRIDGE
  on Jun 6, 2016 in arched bridges D.J Wimalasurendra Demodara 9 arch bridge engineering
  The nine arch bridge in Demodara was commissioned in the year 1921, it has a span of 300 feet and the width is 25 feet, the maximum height 80 feet. The materials used: stones, bricks and cement. Designed by engineer D. J. Wimalasurendra. A.
• SRI LANKA - CHAMELEON
  on Jun 1, 2016 in chameleon
  Pics by: NelsonlankaSony NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtube.com/user/nelsonmangalagama MY PHOTOGRAPHS: http://panoramio.com/user/43888912 http://picasaweb.google.com/nelsonlanka5...
• SRI LANKA - DEMODARA LOOP [ENGINEERING MARVEL]
  on May 27, 2016 in Ceylon Government Railway D.J.Wimalasurendra Demodara Loop engineering marvel History railway loops
  The construction of the Demodara railway line was completed in 1921 by the Ceylon Government Railway. The terrain just beyond the Demodara station was too steep to build the railway track to Badulla, the maximum inclination stipulated by the Rai...
• SRI LANKA - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES [ELLA GAP]
  on May 2, 2016 in Ella Gap landscapes scenic sites Sri Lanka waterfalls
  Gaze towards infinity, Ella Gap is situated 3,415 feet above sea level, covered with lush green vegetation, tea plantations and cloud forests, this location is foremost as a tourist destination.Click on pic to enlargeClick on pic to enlargePics by: N...
• SRI LANKA - PHOTOGRAPHY [THORNS, LEAVES AND BLOOMS]
  on Apr 25, 2016 in BLOOMS leaves photography THORNS
  Pics By: NelsonlankaSony NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtube.com/user/nelsonmangalagama MY PHOTOGRAPHS: http://panoramio.com/user/43888912 http://picasaweb.google.com/nelsonlanka5...
• SRI LANKA - VINTAGE CARS [MG A]
  on Apr 19, 2016 in classic cars MG A vintage cars
  Vintage MG A, a car with character, British technology.Pics by: NelsonlankaSony NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtube.com/user/nelsonmangalagama MY PHOTOGRAPHS: http://panoramio.com/user/43888912 http://picasaweb.google.com/nelsonl...
• SRI LANKA - DRIED FISH
  on Apr 11, 2016 in dried fish preservation method
  Drying food is the oldest method of preservation, flattened fish and squid are dried on the hot beach in Negombo. The excess fish when dried fetch a good price, fish dried in this cheap and effective  method has a storage life of...
• SRI LANKA - SNAKES [HUMP-NOSED VIPER]
  on Apr 6, 2016 in snakes venom
  This mildly venomous snake can be found in dark, damp soil with rotting leaves; although not highly venomous a bite will be very painful and lead to complications if not treated properly.Pics by: NelsonlankaSony NEX 6MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL:http://youtub...