We were about to cross the dam of Udawalawe Reservoir, when this young tusker got into the water and swam all the way to the other side. Well, we hope it did make to the other side, or came back when we were gone.
Suchetha's has a video of this on YouTube.
From the set FOSS-ed on Wheels, Buttala - October, 2006.
Cloudless blue sky provided a matching background for this kingfisher who looks relaxed, yet watchful.
From the set Ampara - December, 2006.
This is a common sight in the paddy field right in front our house.
From the set Kotmale - December, 2006.
When I leaned on the grass by the Gregory Lake at Nuwara Eliya to capture a photo of some yellow flowers against the sky, it turned out that I was not alone.
This lizard was posing nicely, and I thought its eyes were saying "please take a photo of me as well!", and I didn't want to ruin its expectations by photographing only the flowers!
From the set Nuwara Eliya 4x4 Lake Cross - April, 2007.
Unlike in other national parks in Sri Lanka, elephants in Yala are known to be friendlier. Perhaps the park is far away from human habitats, and there are almost no "confrontations" with villagers to create an anguish in them over human beings.
Therefore, whenever a regular Yala safari driver spots an animal, be it an elephant, a leopard or a bear, he drives towards it rather than getting away or keeping a safe distance! It took me a while to get used to this reaction, which is very much against conventional wisdom.
This is a frame from a video which I recorded from the front seat of an open top Land Rover, with few hopes of living to watch it afterwards. ;-)
From the set Yala National Park - March, 2006.
