THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PICTURES
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Colombo - Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam (3).jpg
Photograph by Pierre André Leclercq
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Negombo, Beach, 2025-08 CN-01.jpg
Photograph by Steffen Schmitz (more photos)
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Air India and SriLankan aircraft at colomobo airport terminal.jpg
Photograph by Dilushasg
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Galle Face, Colombo, Sri Lanka - panoramio (12).jpg
Photograph by Daibo Taku
Daibo Taku
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Negombo, Lagoon, 2025-08 CN-05.jpg
Photograph by Steffen Schmitz (more photos)
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress View from Pidurangala Rock.jpg
Photograph by Gayomiw
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Pidurangala Rock depuis Sigiriya (1).jpg
Photograph by Ji-Elle
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Dambulla Rajamaha Viharaya.- Entrance to Dambulla Cave Temple.jpg
Photograph by Pierre André Leclercq
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Polonnaruwa Vatadage Sri Lanka.jpg
Photograph by Philip Nalangan
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Ruwanwelisaya Anuradhapura Sri Lanka 2.jpg
Photograph by Philip Nalangan
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Photograph by Uthpala97
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Pathway to Ritigala Monastery -SriLanka.png
Photograph by Prof Ranga Sai
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Habarana, Sri Lanka - panoramio.jpg
Photograph by Daibo Taku
Daibo Taku
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20230116 Avukana Buddha Statue (1).jpg
Photograph by Plpm2021
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Elephants of Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka.jpg
Photograph by Eli Solidum
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Elefantenfamilie kaudulla nationalpark 2017-10-17 (20).jpg
Photograph by Z thomas
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Sacred Tooth Relic Temple 2.jpg
Photograph by Philip Nalangan
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Sri Lanka, Kandy, Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa.jpg
Photograph by Vyacheslav Argenberg
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya.jpg
Photograph by Dudva
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Aluvihare Cave Temple-Sri Lanka en 2015.jpg
Photograph by Pierre André Leclercq
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Knuckles Mountain Range View.jpg
Photograph by Hemaka Pathiranage
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Sri Lanka, Tea plantations near Nuwara Eliya, Tea estate.jpg
Photograph by Vyacheslav Argenberg
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Horton Plains National Park River.jpg
Photograph by Tharaka13705
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Nine arch bridge, Ella, Sri lanka.jpg
Photograph by Ishan shanuka
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Nine arch bridge, Ella, Sri lanka.jpg
Photograph by Ishan shanuka
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Little adams peak, Ella Sri Lanka.jpg
Photograph by Gayan Perera
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Ella rock- View from the top.jpg
Photograph by Sccneranjan
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Photograph by A-wiki-guest-user
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Haputale, Sri Lanka, Tea plantations.jpg
Photograph by Vyacheslav Argenberg
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Photograph by AriyaHetti
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Scenic view from Bandarawela, Sri Lanka.jpg
Photograph by Danny r a98
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Jeep safari inside Yala National Park.jpg
Photograph by Shafne
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Grown Elephant at Udawalawe National Park.jpg
Photograph by Manelka Jayasundara
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Sambar Deer at Wilpattu National Park.jpg
Photograph by Manelka Jayasundara
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Elephant sighting in Bundala 1.jpg
Photograph by Nipuna Gamage
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Wet Lands of Kumana National Park.jpg
Photograph by Dilanthaonline
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Gal Oya National Park (Senanayake Samudhraya).JPG
Photograph by AntanO
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Sinharaja Forest Sri Lanka.jpg
Photograph by Ruchira159
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Galle Fort wall and lighthouse.jpg
Photograph by Jan Kranendonk (https://www.jankranendonk.nl)
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Jungle Beach, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka.jpg
Photograph by Hirushini Dematagoda
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Photograph by Dinusha Chathuranga
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Sri Lanka, Bentota, beach (1).JPG
Photograph by Vincent van Zeijst
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Beaches of Beruwala, Sri Lanka 05 (js).jpg
Photograph by Jerzy Strzelecki
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Weligama Beach in Sri Lanka.jpg
Photograph by Honeplus
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Photograph by ShakiAbey
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Photograph by Jan Kranendonk (https://www.jankranendonk.nl)
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Goyambokka Beach, Tangalle, Sri Lanka.jpg
Photograph by Satdeep Gill
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Photograph by Banja-Frans Mulder
Banja-Frans Mulder
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Hiriketiya Beach, Sri Lanka — body of water beside shoreline
Photograph by Fredrik Öhlander
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Stilt fishing men in Sri Lanka, Ahangama region.jpg
Photograph by Marlene Landu
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Trinquemalay, retour des pêcheurs au Sri-Lanka (1).jpg
Photograph by Pierre André Leclercq
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Photograph by Anton 17
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Uppveli Beach in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.jpg
Photograph by Honeplus
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Pigeon Island National Park, Trincomalee.jpg
Photograph by AntanO
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Pasikudah Beach, Sri Lanka.jpg
Photograph by Moonpuddles
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Photograph by fazen
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Photograph by Anton Croos
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Photograph by Dennis Sylvester Hurd
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Photograph by Thedani Karasnagoda
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Nallur Kandasamy front entrance.jpg
Photograph by Gane Kumaraswamy
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Photograph by Rehman Abubakr
Rehman Abubakr
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Wild horses (Delft Island).JPG
Photograph by AntanO
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Catholic Church - Mannar - Sri Lanka (cropped, straightened).jpg
Photograph by Original image: Adam JonesEdit: Jesuschristonacamel
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Photograph by Raiyans
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Photograph by Rehman
Rehman Abubakr
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Kelani Ganga at Kithulgala Rest House - panoramio (1).jpg
Photograph by Pol van den Scheetek…
Pol van den Scheetek…
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Sri Pada Mountain (Adams Peak).jpg
Photograph by Jithey
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