Charlie and The Cake Factory

Charlie says and I agree, indisputably the best cupcakes, love cakes and milk toffee in town! If you haven't come across products from the Cake Factory its time you did! Their products are available at Dwellings, Odel and Barefoot. One cup and you won't stop! (ok ok... that was a little sugary!)

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Daysleeper, Mumbai, India.

Bombay mere he!

Mumbai (Marathi: मुंबई Mumbaī), formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. With an estimated population of about 13 million, it is the largest metropolis in India and one of the world's most populous cities within administrative limits. With the population of 19 million, Mumbai Metropolitan Area is also world's 5th most populated. Located off the west coast of India, the city has a deep natural harbour. Mumbai handles over half of India's passenger traffic and a significant amount of cargo.

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I'm getting married in the morning...

I could be stepping out of Stefordville... but interestingly enough it was our very own Pettahville, and an age old iconic store which has by far the best display of wedding couples, i mean the ones that go on top of cakes; wedding ones i hope. Ever Parr might have considered it a worthy find. What a spitting image of us Lankans... :)

R.M. Naeem - the artist

Naeem is an old friend and a great artist who has returned to Colombo to open his exhibition at Paradise Road Gallery. Accomplished in the technique of fine art and miniature painting, this is not an exhibition to be missed by anyone, let alone an art-lover.

There is a solitude and calmness to his work which he says can only be accomplished with great effort. The exhibition is on for 2 weeks... so hurry and escape to his mystic world.

Kumbi Kathawa - of Ants and a Mosquito

I am a shamed to say that it was the first time I had ever experienced the wonder of the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya, but you can be rest assured I won't miss another production. As Sanjana quite aptly noted in his account of Kumbi Kathawa when he had the task to write about it (http://www.groundviews.org/2007/08/23/a-brief-glimpse-of-kumbi-kathawa-ant-story/) its was both daunting and humbling, I shared similar sentiments taking pictures! If pictures only could do justice to the details, dance and drama... the magic of Kumbi Kathawa transports you from this world to quite another. Afterall even Einstein said "Dancers are the athletes of God."

Kumbi Kathawa (Ant Story) by the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya

Thaji lights up the stage

Kumbi Kathawa (Ant Story) by the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya

The beautiful and talented Thaji

It's their word against mine

My mum loves to play Scrabble. In fact her friends do too. They belong to the Sri Lanka Scrabble League. Dedicated to the New Collins Word Book, they know every 4 letter, 3 letter and 2 letter word in sight. The Galaha challenge was an experience for Dad and I. We were overwhelmed at their commitment to the game. They called the toilet a winderloo; a hot curry of sorts and I was duly informed that the newest addition to the world of words was Ageusia.

Peculiar Peradeniya

It was one of those average trips back to Galaha, taking the short cut through the Peradeniya University Campus. Perhaps one of the most beautiful University Campuses in the world; when we came across a huge gathering of Uni students, at least that's what I presumed. I got Karunadasa to stop the van, in next to no speed assembled the camera and started firing away at this strange spectacle. There were close to 500 women dressed in sari, all with their heads covered and made to walk down this steep hillside stairway.

I had barely managed to figure out what was happening when 5 guys surrounded me, and started questioning my intentions on taking the pictures. I said it looked interesting and wanted to photograph it. They said no photos allowed. "I have a right", public road, public access, what's the big deal? They said no way. No pictures. Then Karunadasa came to my rescue, "Baby, appi yamu, wadak ne". Then the leader of the pack "Ow baby yanne, Appi hondate kewaneda?"

Afraid more for my driver than myself, we left. Can anyone shed light?

Everyday Heroes - My Sacrifice

The Ther Chariot festival of Mayurapathi Sri Pathrakali Amman Temple. See this happening every year on top of my lane, but yesterday was the first time I took my camera out.

Nadeeka Perera - A personal favourite

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Nadeeka Perera - Simply Stunning

Aura Bridal Campaign
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Nadeeka Perera - Best Model for 2007

Well done Nadeeka!
Aura Bridal Campaign
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Chula for Buddhi Batik, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Koluu - Feeling Pretty

Taken backstage at the Wednt, some many moons ago. For more awesome Koluu make it on the 8th of July to the Oak Room at the Cinnamon Grand!

Maryam, age 2, a woman who already knows what she wants!

"Maryam is the 19th sura of the Quran. It is named after Maryam the Semitic name for Mary, Mother of Jesus (Isa).

This sura begins with two narrations of 'miraculous births' of God's Elect: Yahya (John the Baptist) and Isa.

The Bible and the Quran are complementary and serve to illuminate deeper spiritual meaning of Yahya's advent and spiritual mission.

A further matter of interest is that this sura numerically matches — i.e., Sura 1 is paired with last Sura 114, 2 with 113, etc. — Sura 96, Al-Alaq, which begins with a short discourse on the 'miracle of life.'"

(Wikpedia)

Anne

SO HOT shot SHE for BURNS machang! :)

Beautiful Butterflies, Kalpitiya.

Golden Light, Ampara

Nilushi for "Machang" - Take Two

Nilushi for "Machang"

Absolutely Anarkalli

Spectacular in front of the camera, a dream model. Shot originally for In Vogue Magazine

Jacqueline - Back to Front

Jacqueline Fernandez for Adoh!

Simply stunning... delighted to have photographed her.

Blue Period - Sitting waiting wishing...

Blue Period - Ram Ashram

Blue Period - Saloon

The Festival Tree; The Galle Literary Festival; Sun House; Galle, Sri Lanka.

Tina head Turner, The Controversy, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Never had so much attention given to my images before. If only it were the talent and not the subject!

Set in stone, Sri Lanka.

Diamond Life, Sri Lanka.

The marriage blessing, Colombo, Sri Lanka.