Raditha's Photos » Galle

Storm

raditha — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:31:53 +0000

The incy wincy spider that climbed up this water spout had no chance of survival.

Five Years Since The Tsunami

raditha — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:51:37 +0000

It’s been five years since the Tsunami struck the coast of our little island and many other countries across asia. Yet stark reminders like this one can still be seen if you drive along the coast.

Some people have managed to rebuild their lives but unfortunately many others have been left behind. A very small number of people are still without permanent homes even five years later. You can blame the politicians for that.

This photo was shot by my 7 year old daughter while the car was moving. Only the rear potion of this house appears to have been damaged by the waves. It looks like the owners might have attempted to rebuild it but then the front of the house has been swept away once again – by a bulldozer

Fire Starter

raditha — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:05:27 +0000

Galle Water Works

raditha — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:56:27 +0000

The Hiyare, conservation center was once the site of the Galle Water Works. The man made lake was the reservoir used to store water for distribution. Engraved at the sluice are the names of the engineers who lead the project. The name Wimalasurendra continues to be a household name in Sri Lanka more than 50 years after his death. Not because of his involvement with the Galle water works but because of his poineering efforts in power generation.

Stork Billed Kingfisher

raditha — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:18:30 +0000

I always get confused with Kingfishers mostly because the ‘Common Kingfisher’ isn’t all that common at all in Sri Lanka, in fact it’s a bit rare. So it’s pretty easy to go downhill from there.

This one here is a Stork Billed Kingfisher (as far as I know). The photo I posted some months ago is of a White Throated Kingfisher (or at least that’s what I think)

Hiyare

raditha — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:27:46 +0000

Hiyare is a mini forest reserve at it’s center is a small man made lake which was used to supply water to the city of Galle. It was here that I spotted the Red Wattled Lapwing

What’s in store for the year?

raditha — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:38:19 +0000

The thinker on a tree, thinking about the year past and what the future holds? maybe not, this photo was taken in the middle of the year.

Red Wattled Lapwing.

raditha — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:48:47 +0000

A Red Wattled Lapwing at the Hiyare Conservation Center.

King Fisher.

raditha — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:04:34 +0000

King Fisher’s are usually found close to water but this one was spotted at the Araliya Bungalow in Walahanduwa. A Kingfisher will perch on a wire or a tree branch and wait patiently for hours till a worm, a small fish or a frog emerges from it’s hideout. Then he will dive in an a sudden blur of color and grab the victim before it has a chance to dive back into cover.

Erosion

raditha — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:41:42 +0000

The drastic effect of sea erosion. These stumps were once coconut trees that stood above the water line. The tsunami didn’t help matters either. Part of the reason that the south coast suffers such severe erosion is because of the illegal coral mining that is carried out. Coral is used to make lime used in mortar and plaster