Hi, this is a nice album. Michael was in Sri Lanka some years ago, i think it was 1999. We have also some pictures from this trip here in webshots. If you have time, and you want, you can visit the album. He would be happy about this. Greetings from Germany, Sonja

said michael_lucas9 23 days ago

Thank you again for sharing another Photo Album. It is a great experience to see these Sri Lanka images through your camera lens. Henk (Canada)

said hverstege 5 months 29 days ago

Thank you for sharing this Sri Lanka Photo Album. It is a great experience to see these images through your camera lens. Henk (Canada)

said hverstege 5 months 29 days ago

What I like most about this album is the educative aspect. Not only are the pictures excellent but you have explained every picture in detail which provides added value to your work. Once you begin on this expedition because of the accompanying dialogue one is compelled to complete the journey. This type of work is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

said niloufer104 6 months 28 days ago

Hi Suresh! I already saw in the past this your splendid album about Sri Lanka but this is the first time I comment it and it is a pleasure because this album is really full of wonderful pictures and very well enriched by your very useful information. One more time you perfectly reported the essence of the place, Sri Lanka in this case, and one more time I thank you very much for sharing your pictures and your information with us on WS. Also many thanks for all your always beautiful and generous comments on my albums. Thanks again and warm regards. Ciao, Peppino.

said pbonu 7 months 22 days ago

Hello Suresh, congratulations on being a members choice album in Asia channel today. How marvelous sites, how amazing photos ! Wonderful album! Thanks for sharing this incredible collection, well composed and realized. But not only excellent photography, also a great chronicle of events - I like it. Best wishes, Ladislav (Czech Republic).

said fukal_ladislav 9 months 20 days ago

Hello Suresh, Congratulation for your POTD and my compliments for your nice shots! Please come see my photos sometime? Best regards, Tom from Zeist, The Netherlands. www.tomjutte.tk

said hereistom 9 months 20 days ago

Highly impressed, It is beautiful Great album Thank you Suresh

said manuweera 2008.07.23 at 07:59:32 PDT

Hi Suresh!This is a magnificent album congratulation.Giampi Italy

said pampipimpi 2008.06.19 at 05:48:30 PDT

Mr. Krishna. After learning that "Sri Lanka" in Sanskrit means "Respledant Land," -- and learning the origin(s) of its' former name "Ceylon," I will now consider its' present name as the "correct name!" Ceylon was not an appropriate name derived from its' deepest human history and culture. Many other places on this planet will not be so fortunate! Your photography inspired me to learn more than I knew. The ancient architectures and art you visit and impressively photograph - these subjects never cease to amaze me, their construction... and tools used - {in those times}, and the perfection those artisan-constructors accomplished is - mind-boggling! And for "me" - a place is "also" its' landscape, weather, and wildlife characteristics. And I see these things in your captured scenes - where they show. Also, whatever weather activity might ceate beauty in the sky. Also: Religious profile of Sri Lanka = Buddhist 69.1%, Muslim 7.6%, Hindu 7.1%, Christian 6.2%, unspecified 10%. That's another complex subject that I only have a broad, thin knowledge about! I'm not well educated! But, I just naturally have strong awareness about all this world is composed of - with amazement! (I will "conceitedly" call it) an enlightened view! It is just my "natural" thinking - while I go about just being a regular U.S. citizen. But my wide-view of this world makes me comprehend the views expressed in the religions of the "East" - within my thin knowledge of them. I own a fine book titled: "India Unveiled." It's by a successful American businessman who by happen-chance was led to visit India after talking with an Indian businessman at a trade show in the U.S. His first visit, and succeeding visits to India, led him to discover elements of culture and religion that the "West" could, and "should," learn from. It has many fine photos of citizens, ancient architectures, and many Eastern-religious views and history he writes of. <> What a pleasure to view these ancient wonders!!! Best Wishes: Gary, city of Seattle

said stoneycreeks 2008.05.19 at 08:48:30 PDT

I am looking forward to spending time in this (your) album here once I have ironed out my computer problems. I will always think of this island as "Ceylon" mostly. That's what I grew up knowing it as. Like I will always consider Tanzania as "Tanganyika" for the same reason, Myamar as "Burma" - and so on. So until my computer problems get ironed out, try to keep cool! Gary, northwest corner of the U.S.

said stoneycreeks 2008.05.17 at 12:06:40 PDT

An incredible collection. Thank you.

said moonmyst532 2008.04.30 at 19:08:28 PDT

I was raised as Roman Catholic but now Im learning about buddhism, your pictures are inspiring. Thanks for sharing. Estela from Brazil.

said estelax100 2007.10.19 at 09:49:05 PDT

We came back to have a fresh look at this album of yours which is such a beauty! On the big screen everything has different dimensions! And your story about these old shrines and temples is so enticing! We'd like to invite you to have a look at a World Heritage Site in Japan, the Toshogu Shrine. We wonder if in your visits in Japan you've already had the chance to visit the location (?) If you did not, than this album on Yoshiyuki's page might entice you to do so.Friendliest regards, Gabriela & Yoshiyuki Tanaka

said tanaka62 2007.09.10 at 04:26:24 PDT

Thank You for the wonderful and delightful photos you have taken. I am amazed at the craftmanship of these ancient Buddha's for the world to enjoy! You have taken great photos under darkened conditions. Best Regards, Suzanne

said cora888 2007.09.07 at 13:27:39 PDT

Wow, your pictures are spectacular. Thanks so much for sharing Greetings Tim GREENLAND : O)

said inuit1963 2007.08.10 at 08:16:54 PDT

Hi Suresh, This is a wonderful album full of exquisite faces and historic and travel sites. I envy you being able to travel to, what is to me, such exotic and far flung places of which I have only dreamt about. Thanks for taking me via these wonderful images to where you have been. Best wishes from mundane Florida, Paul. P.S. Thank you also for your generous and encouraging words on my Grand Teton album.

said paul_fernandez 2007.07.04 at 08:38:04 PDT

Hello I want to thank you in order to you visited my future albums Borås streetcar event in Sweden and typed in my album. I took no first but became very happy and at the same time astonished that when I come home and hit on my computer and got a mass mejl from webhsots about that that album had become select to their future albums. Thanks than once for your visit and in order to you liked the. This album that you have taken are beutiful and fantastic, thanks for sharing it with us. Srilanka is a place i want to wisit to, in the future. With kind greeting Mauritz from Borås's Sweden

said mauritzbackman 2007.06.16 at 03:51:38 PDT

What fantastic album well composed and well realized. Greetings Tim GREENLAND : -)

said inuit1963 2007.04.19 at 09:56:20 PDT

Your pictures are colourful; they create an atmosphere! You have an artistic eye! I am looking froward to your new photos. Regards Brian.

said waterl00 2007.04.08 at 02:03:44 PDT

This is a wonderful album Sureesh and very interesting. Thank you for showing me around this wonderful area. Very nice photos. Sharon

said sharwils 2007.03.20 at 13:46:02 PDT

Hi Suresh, I am trying to catch up with my webshots, my PC crashed in November whilst I was in BC then again a couple of weeks ago, so I have really got behind with everyone ,I have set a target of 6 a day to catch up, I will see how long that lasts LOL,I will be back in BC for 5 weeks April 16th to May21st then a week in Toronto on the way home.This is a lovely album, I never get tired of pictures like these, they are great pictures,thank you for sharing them with us, take care hugs Ann (Chester England)

said annedm1 2007.03.14 at 06:30:04 PDT

Hi Suresh, thanks for visiting my album of Purim Parade. It was a very entertaining event. Unfortunately, my pictures fail to show all the fun on that day, at least they can share the colors with everyone. As you could see, even India was represented in this parade! Wishing you a wonderful day, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2007.03.07 at 01:59:56 PST

Hello Suresh, a superb album. Your attention to detail with both the photos & text is remarkable. I learnt so much in reading your captions. The stone carvings are a joy to see given their age. My daughter once attended a wedding in Sri Lanka but I have never been that way. I thank you most sincerely for all your flattering comments on my recent antarctic album. It was a special trip for me, I took a CD of my old photos & memorabilia & did a talk on the ship one evening that was well recieved. Best Wishes. Eric

said ericy202 2007.02.13 at 14:40:17 PST

What an amazing country this is and you have once again demonstrated your enviable ability to get right into the heart of the place and emerge with the most incredible set of photos. As always, your portraits are beautifully done and your capture of the Buddhas, the shrines and the ruins are simply breathtaking. I viewed this album on a slow slideshow and was thus able to sit right back and enjoy it to the full. Wonderful work which is up there on a pedestal with your other beautiful albums of exotic places. It's almost a shame that we are going to have to beat the Sri Lankans at cricket later this year but well... you know how it is!!! All best wishes and, at the same time my sincere thanks for your generous comments on my attempt to photograph the comet Mcnaught this week. Peter

said georgieboy98 2007.01.19 at 21:29:48 PST

Suresh, this is superb presentation. I will return here. Sri Lanka is on our "must visit" list and your detailed commentaries under each photo are excellent source of information! In short: this is fantastic album! My kind greetings and thank you for sharing, Rafal

said Komierowski2200 2007.01.18 at 09:11:48 PST

Hello Suresh, I don't know how I missed this superb album when you first released it, but am happy to say I found it several hours ago and have been mesmerized by the beauty and knowledge you have presented. My favorite images, not to say I didn't love them all, but the best for me were the ones, Inside Dambulla Caves, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, these were really remarkable in the lighting and history portrayed by the images. Thank you for sharing your journey and knowledge with us here on WS, it has been a real treat. Greetings to you from, OKLAHOMA. Susie

said segseven 2007.01.18 at 05:27:27 PST

Suresh, wow.. what can I say that has not been said already. As usual you have enlightened and educated us all with your detailed historical comments and wonderfu images as we travelled with you. A most impressive album detailed as you do so very well. Most appreciated ..regards poppy

said poppy1812 2007.01.15 at 00:15:09 PST

Belated congratulations on your featured album. You have taken me on a wonderful tour of Sri Lanka's historic sites. Your captions explain the photos well. Keep up the good work. Steven, Texas, USA

said smartinfto 2007.01.11 at 10:19:53 PST

Hi there! You have great photos! Thank you for sharing these pictures with us on webshots. Sri Lanka is very beautiful. I would love to make a visit there.

said emxauxi 2007.01.08 at 07:57:22 PST

Thanks for a wonderful year My Webshot Friend...I would very much like to wish You & Your Family a Very Happy, Healthy and Wondrous 2007...I look forward to continued friendship through Webshots... Ride Safe Into The Setting Sun ... Grizz... Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

said wingnut209 2006.12.31 at 10:00:43 PST

I am here... once again visiting your excellent album. Thanks for sharing. Best regards

said mdediego 2006.12.12 at 22:18:40 PST

Dearest Suresh - thank you for this fabulous journey! This has been a most interesting lesson that is full of beauty. My knowledge of Sri Lanka was until now limited to the story of the Ramayana - this is a much nicer portrait! But you are the master of portraits, both literary and photographic. As always, I really appreciate your generous comments on my Bay Area album. If you have time, I think you'd really enjoy the video I added to that album and I'd love to hear what you think. All the very best to you, my friend. Beth

said bvillanyi 2006.12.12 at 08:55:55 PST

Hi Suresh, it's always a pleasure to hear from you. Thanks for your very kind words in my 2nd album of Story Gardens. Indeed, we have many talented artists and I'm glad I can share their art with everyone. Wishing you a wonderful week, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.12.11 at 01:14:24 PST

I agree with pfjc2 this album should be used in schools to show children what a wonderful heritage exists in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). I knew very little about Buddha, but my understanding and knowledge has been broadened by seeing this lovely album. Thank you so much for allowing us to accompany you on this very enlightening trip to such a rich historical place. Mouse in Canada

said anonneymouse1 2006.12.07 at 06:05:37 PST

This is a very powerful, rich album, Suresh!!! My sincerest compliments for this exceptional work, both photographic and informational! It was a great experience following you around places I'll never ever see with my own eyes and getting enlightened by your explanations. A great job and my thanks for choosing to share it with us! Best regards,Gabriela

said shukun20 2006.12.03 at 06:44:38 PST

Hi Suresh: we really admired your splendid report, with the multiple aspects you bring us near, with the excellent explanations (we often do not find in otherwise interesting albums, from other authors). Your reportage would make a welcome guide for travellers! - With best wishes from SW France: Kaethi and Henri. P.S. Thank you for your kind comment on our "Drops" album, a week ago!

said oertlif_3 2006.12.02 at 07:00:10 PST

Hi Suresh. It was interesting reading all your explanations in this album. The photos are as always wonderful and shows both people, buildings and details. Every photo is worth a comment but I left a few. Thank you Suresh for sharing this album. Thanks also for your kind comments in my album of Vänern. It´s for sure a nice place to visit but I live there and have the wonderful sunsets every day the weather allows. Warm regards Anne-Marie

said anmali 2006.12.01 at 12:36:16 PST

Hi Suresh, thanks for visiting my new album of Holon's Story Gardens. That was the first time I visited the gardens and was impressed so I though it's worth sharing with others. Next week I intend to share part 2 of that album. I was told by friends that these gardens are very popular by kids but when I visited there, I could not find many of them there. Maybe because of the early hour. Wishing you all the best, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.11.29 at 06:51:40 PST

Hi Suresh, my first impression by this album is great, Wonderfull photos and beautiful taken! I have to come back and with more time I hope to read the information. I wish you the best! Bye bye Ien.

said iahuis 2006.11.29 at 00:47:11 PST

Hi Suresh, this is a fascinating album with wonderful photos and accurate information! These are the ingredients for an album to be featured! Dear Suresh, thank you for you kind comments on my Thanksgiving album a couple of days ago! Greetings from Vienna, Vera

said veralebail 2006.11.28 at 04:29:26 PST

Suresh, This was the time well spent. Thank you for this fascinating, informative and wonderful album. My best to you. Roza

said rozalia421 2006.11.25 at 15:32:29 PST

Dear friend Suresh, your last job is great. J like your Sri lanka album very much. J'm really impressed from the beauty of your shots. I love the portraits the buddha's pictures, the compositions and the magical atmosphere of this affascinating an ancient country. J think this album will be featured soon. Congratulations and sorry for my not good english (is difficult for me to express well what j feel). Franco from Italy

said fuij 2006.11.25 at 09:22:07 PST

I came across your album quite by chance and I was absolutely spellbound! I grew up in Sri Lanka and I thank you for the wonderful photographs you put together in your album. Reading the comments on your page, I can see that your pictures have impressed so many people! And through your pictures the people who have viewed your album have been left with positive thoughts of the country of my birth. This is so precious since one reads so many negative things about the country because of the never ending war that has hurt so many people. Congratulations!

said jeanne747 2006.11.25 at 06:03:02 PST

Suresh - it has been such a pleasure and such a great joy for me to absorb the information in this album. What an exillarating visual treat also! I never thought it would be possible, but once again you've outdone yourself with your compilation of most informative historical facts and jawdropping images. This album is a much a treasure as this amazing site you visited and shared with us! Thank you so very much! Have a wonderful day! MARITA

said worldtripper3 2006.11.19 at 16:37:05 PST

Suresh, a fantstic photography, and a great chronicle of historical and religious events of Buddhism and Sri Lanka. My hat goes off to you for putting such an educational album. Your photography is superb, your narrations are floe smoothly, and it is simply a joy to view this album. Th ank you for sharing all these facts with us. Best Regards. Majed

said majedanani 2006.11.18 at 18:59:59 PST

Hello Suresh, this album waited for me quite a long time, I had a lot of things to do and also wanted - at last - finish an album I was working on for the last months. (And I am not at all pleased with the outcome.) - So this album is for me a vacation after finishing work. I knew it would take me some time to look at it. I was sure, if it is your album it would NOT be about Sri Lanka and TEA! First I spent some hours over this album only looking and reading speechless! Now it's time for the results! :-) I enjoyed very much reading all your wonderful captions. You are a great teacher - or had a very good book available. But even then, it amazes me how easy you express and describe things in history and especially in faith and religiosity. In this album I see your incredible pictures more as a great decoration to the captions. For sure it is the first time this happens to me! :-) This album was - to say it with your words - 'a humbling and spiritual experience' for me. In great admiration - Galit

said 854847 2006.11.18 at 07:54:04 PST

My Dear friend Suresh. This is a most beautiful albom and ich photo is unique. Despite the fact That I had been to the so called "Far east" ( Tailand,Indonesia,Singapo r and India) I"m always excited again to see the beauty of the Buddhisim and Hindoisim. My first time to meet this anciant culture, was 10 years ago at the island of Baly in Indonesia. Afterward I was a captive of this wonderful art and way of life. Thank you Suresh for the tour to a place I had never been. Wonderful art Job . RAN

said ranyaari100 2006.11.18 at 07:15:01 PST

Dear Suresh, By this album you have motivated me (again) to visit the island (Ceylon when I was young). regards Frank

said fjstelwagen 2006.11.18 at 03:03:33 PST

Hello Suresh and Congratulations for Another Masterful WS Portfolio! Wow, I've learned so much and now have a deeper appreciation for Buddism as I viewed and read all of your deatiled hard work!! Your imagery, as always, is superb throughout and your presentation of history is as refined as from a Road Scholar!!! This is another brilliant collection that needs to be a feature, for All to learn from and enjoy! Gracious thanks for sharing your travels, talents and gifts with us all in the community, my friend! Take Care and GB! Ted

said torretab 2006.11.17 at 05:50:19 PST

HI. Just looking around found your pix good job Nice Photos Great shots. Greetings from Bob & Pat North Alabama

said robertpickle 2006.11.15 at 18:49:41 PST

Ho passato a Sri Lanka alcuni dei giorni più belli e sereni della mia vita. Grazie per avermeli fatti rivivere con immagini così belle e profonde di significato. Andreola

said baistrocchi 2006.11.14 at 01:43:52 PST

Ciao my dearest friend Suresh!!I am totally charmed from this your last and amazing masterpiece!!Really a very impressive, very interesting and very precious album!I really enjoyed a lot every your breathtaking shot!!Excuse me if I arrived with a lot of delay! I had not seen immediately this your last album!! This your exceptional album deserve surely and absolutely a glorious featured!!I am also very happy of see the wonderful places that you visited and of to know than you spent happy vacations!thank you my dearest Suresh for the virtual trip in In Sri Lanka that is so very fascinating and so very interesting!!For me it is a so distant place and I do not know if ever I can see with my eyes! Thanks to you I visited it!!Ciao my dearest and adorable friend Suresh!!I wish you a happy day and a wonderful week!!I send you very affectionate greetings with a friendly enormous kiss and hugs galore!!:-))Caterina

said ambra2005 2006.11.13 at 20:02:49 PST

My Dear Suresh, I just know preparing this album for us all to see must have taken you many hours, from choosing just what pictures to show us to your superb commentary and captions they are all outstanding. I can't put into words just how much I have enjoyed this album and I think I have spent more time viewing this than any other album before there was just so much to take in but you kept us gripped to the end. Take care my friend. Love, Jill

said jillbatchelor2 2006.11.13 at 13:19:47 PST

Suresh my friend! What can I say after seeing this wonderful album! You did it again excellent, fantastic, superb photography! Your documentation by each photo gives this album of Sri Lanka a special powerful journey! Great job Suresh, thanks I enjoyed the whole album. Take good care, warm wishes, Joke

said _yoko12 2006.11.13 at 13:18:57 PST

A fantastic album, superb photography and very instructive additions! Greetings, Tjebbe

said oomt 2006.11.13 at 11:36:54 PST

Hi Suresh, thank you (belatedly!) for the msg you left on my featured Atacama album. Some great photos you have here yourself! I'd love to get to Sri Lanka one day - early 2008 is the tentative date! I've not long come back from 4 weeks in India and as I type, am loading the 1st couple albums of your country. Wow - what an experience. So overwhelming and full on, but at the same time such a wonderful experience that you just can't compare with anywhere else! Cheers, Sharon

said smath101 2006.11.13 at 04:28:53 PST

Hi Suresh, Thank you for this fabulous tour of Sri Lanka and Buddhism, architecture and people, past and present. Profoundly and very well done as always. Thank you also for your visit to my Eilat album. All the best, Orly

said orlyyahalom 2006.11.12 at 14:18:42 PST

Hi Suresh, what a jewel you have created with this album. You have given me a gift as, at my age, I most certainly will not have the chance to see this beautiful country in person and experience the wonders of it. Your titles and captions are inspiring, thanks my friend!!!! Trudy

said hamiltrudy1 2006.11.11 at 05:50:15 PST

Hi Suresh, thanks for sharing beauties of this magic island! clara

said clarita137 2006.11.11 at 05:35:32 PST

Hi Suresh, and as others have said before me, this has been a wonderful lesson on the area of Sri Lanka. Your photography (as always) along with your titles and captions make it a fantastic journey to a part of the world I know little about and will never see through my own eyes. Thank you for sharing and I shall return again. ... Judy aka L@dybug, Florida

said ladybug591 2006.11.11 at 05:18:28 PST

Suresh, The days of work and thought that you put into this album are truly appreciated. Viewing it has been a learning experience not only of history and photography, but also of a religion that I know very little about. The album is masterfully composed in content, flow and emotion. I will come back to this album again and again to glean more understanding. It is truly exquisite. Carol

said albertsville 2006.11.11 at 04:41:30 PST

Bonjour Suresh,a beautiful album indeed especially for someone like me,who has been interested in Buddhism for a long time.Your talent is fascinating my Friend, your great sense of composition is always very interesting and so is the wonderful mix of scenery and peoples,it makes your albums so alive!!Thanks for sharing these wonderful images and i hope you will consider putting them on Fotki where the quality of the image resolution is so much better.Have a great week-end!Luc

said kligon 2006.11.11 at 04:24:39 PST

My dear friend Suresh. ( By the way, do you know that in the ancient language hebrew we speak here in Israel, Shoresh is root and shorasim are roots....:)) It is a honor to get an invitation from you to this albom and any albom, as always I"m looking forwerd for new alboms of yours . I see you as a master in photographing, and every albom of yours is a great day for me . I always try to learn on photographig , and in my eyes, you are an GORO and artist in photo making. In few minuts I"m going to check your wholl new albom. ( By the way, I have problems with geting in with my name to w s , and I hope that the problem will come to a solution in few days. thats why I sign as my grandsoon.....:) RAN (yaariran100)

said omerben100 2006.11.11 at 01:46:16 PST

Hi Suresh, these pictures are truly wonderful, I look forward to your pictures,apart from being well taken you also compose them so well,I love History myself so have really enjoyed reading all about it, which is also very good, thank you for sharing, take care hugs Ann (Chester England)

said annedm1 2006.11.11 at 01:33:50 PST

Hi Suresh, congratulations on this wonderful album. I enjoy it very much visiting your albums and this one is very beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing your pictures of Sri Lanka with everyone, this is a place I probably won't have a chance to visit myself. As always, I like the most the portraits of the locals but all other pictures are very beautiful as well. I did not notice that you shared this album in Fotki and I hope that all members there will have a chance to see it. Thanks for visiting my album featuring the Feijoa. I'm glad to hear that you like it. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.11.11 at 01:16:31 PST

Hello Suresh: This is a most wonderful album..I have received a history lesson and also treated to the most beautiful of photos...I opened this album knowing nothing of this culture ... I have learned and I shall return...Thank You... Ride Safe Into The Setting Sun... Grizz...(aka Gerry)... Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

said wingnut209 2006.11.11 at 00:52:56 PST

Dear Suresh, You made my day with this inspirational album; All images were very moving for me as explained in photo comments; I shall come back in it to make more downloads as Internet or my computer were very lazy to-day;You honoured Sri Lanka by a great gift and that album should be used in schools for the quality of pictures and richness of the captions! Thank You many time, with my best thoughts to You and Usha, Jacques

said pfjc2 2006.11.11 at 00:00:45 PST

It's a fantastic album. Each photo is perfect for color e composition. You have a great masterpiece, I hope that this album will be fatured as soon. Maurizio.Italy

said mauriziomalangone 2006.11.11 at 00:00:14 PST

A most enjoyable tour Suresh. The time spent was well worth the trouble. Never been on a journey like this before. Thanks Suresh for your invitation. 27 downloadings altogether, a collection most appreciated. Thanks a lot! Warm greetings - Antti

said anttiolavisarkilah... 2006.11.10 at 22:55:57 PST

I'm impressed! And I wish you didn't bring a photos of "The Step of Adam" in the mountains of southen Ceylon. Or this is still in a zone of guerillas? But anyway you album is great! Sergio

said srjarl 2006.11.10 at 22:24:18 PST