Sri Lanka at a glance in my lenses

by Ann Maureen Cruz (Philippines)

Sri Lanka

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Sigiraya Rock. It's 1,200 steps to this beautiful fortress of Sigiraya Rock. A Lion staircase is the entry way to the view of the ruins of the Sky Palace with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the surrounding countryside.
Sigiraya Rock. It's 1,200 steps to this beautiful fortress of Sigiraya Rock. A Lion staircase is the entry way to the view of the ruins of the Sky Palace with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the surrounding countryside.
Dambulla Cave Temple.  The largest and well-preserved temple in Sri Lanka. Inside the cave, there are numerous Buddha statues, painted wall and ceiling of ancient art preserved over the centuries. This place is so peaceful and quiet.
Dambulla Cave Temple. The largest and well-preserved temple in Sri Lanka. Inside the cave, there are numerous Buddha statues, painted wall and ceiling of ancient art preserved over the centuries. This place is so peaceful and quiet.
Sri Dalada Maligawa.  The home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic or “Sri Dalada Maligawa” is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. People line up offering their flowers, prayers and meditating as well. Flowers like Jasmine are usually offered as it symbolizes love and devotion.
Sri Dalada Maligawa. The home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic or “Sri Dalada Maligawa” is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. People line up offering their flowers, prayers and meditating as well. Flowers like Jasmine are usually offered as it symbolizes love and devotion.
Kandyan Dancing Cultural Show.  The traditional Kandyan Dancing Cultural Show is located in front of Kandy Lake. The costumes and dance moves are so impressive. Performers move outside for the fire show. It was a trilling show and a must watch while in Kandy.
Kandyan Dancing Cultural Show. The traditional Kandyan Dancing Cultural Show is located in front of Kandy Lake. The costumes and dance moves are so impressive. Performers move outside for the fire show. It was a trilling show and a must watch while in Kandy.
Sri Lanka Hillside. This picture is taken from a train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya. It is the nearest train stop to reach Nuwara Eliya a hillside and known to be a tea country. The train journey going there is a scenic delight and breathtaking, it’s like a wall painting of greenery fields.
Sri Lanka Hillside. This picture is taken from a train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya. It is the nearest train stop to reach Nuwara Eliya a hillside and known to be a tea country. The train journey going there is a scenic delight and breathtaking, it’s like a wall painting of greenery fields.