Chaminda Jayaratne Photography

20/10/2024

07/09/2024

Amid the misty foothills of the Sri Lankan highlands, I stand beneath a towering tree, its leaves kissed by the early morning fog. The rugged rocks, scattered around like silent guardians, seem to echo with the ancient whispers of the land. The scent of damp earth and foliage fills the air as the dense forest beyond slowly reveals itself, shrouded in a cloak of soft clouds.

I pause, taking in the serenity of the moment. The vibrant green of my jersey blends with the surrounding nature as if I'm part of the landscape itself. The tree above, resilient yet graceful, stretches skyward, a symbol of endurance in this wild terrain. Perhaps it mirrors my own spirit - one of exploration, resilience, and a deep-rooted connection to the natural world.

Captured by the Fall Devil's Staircase
📷 Udaya Samarathunga

07/09/2024

This beautiful landscape is a terraced farming region with breathtaking mountain views in the background. The stepped terraces suggest agriculture in a hilly or mountainous area, a common sight in regions where space is optimized for farming. The image captures a serene rural setting with green fields and clear blue skies.
Capture on Ohiya - Kalupahana road

07/09/2024

No traffic with nature...

21/04/2024

Sri Lanka grey hornbill
(Ocyceros gingalensis)
ශ්‍රී ලංකා අළු කෑදැත්තා

🌿🌻🦩🐛🦋 Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, it's the only home we've ever known 🐊🐍🐆🦌🐘

21/04/2024

Brahminy myna
(Sturnia pagodarum)
බමුණු ශාරිකාවා
Captured in Kumana National Park

🌿🌻🦩🐛🦋 Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, it's the only home we've ever known 🐊🐍🐆🦌🐘

21/04/2024

Malabar pied hornbill
(Anthracoceros coronatus)
පෝරු-කෑදැත්තා
Captured in Kumana National Park

🌿🌻🦩🐛🦋 Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, it's the only home we've ever known 🐊🐍🐆🦌🐘

20/04/2024

Crested treeswift
(Hemiprocne coronata)
සිළු-රුක් තුරිතයා
Captured in Galoya Valley National Park (Nilgala)

🌿🌻🦩🐛🦋 Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, it's the only home we've ever known 🐊🐍🐆🦌🐘

20/04/2024

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher
(Ceyx erithaca)
පෙරදිග රන්-පිළිහුඩුවා
Captured in Galoya Valley National Park
(Nilgala)

🌿🌻🦩🐛🦋 Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, it's the only home we've ever known 🐊🐍🐆🦌🐘

18/04/2024

Tickell's blue flycatcher
(Cyornis tickelliae)
ටිකල් නිල්-මැසිමාරා
Captured in Thangamale Forest Reserve

🌿🌻🦩🐛🦋 Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, it's the only home we've ever known 🐊🐍🐆🦌🐘

18/04/2024

Tank in Buttala-Kataragama road