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traveling_porcupine16:13 UTC14 Nov 2008

Sri Lanka vs. Kerala (Jan/Feb).

I am looking for reasons to visit Sri Lanka as opposed to Kerala, India (in late January/February). My main interest lies in landscape photography, natural viewpoints/vistas, and inexpensive, quality local food. I am looking for pleasant weather as well, that's why I picked Sri Lanka/India (in winter time).

From my research, there's not that many amazing pictures from Sri Lanka. Do you know how beautiful the country is post-tsunami?

Thanks

rod_b17:36 UTC14 Nov 2008

I might not be able to photograph it very well, but just looking at the scenery amazes me every time I go.

http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=4slx3oyl.2wlckff1&Uy=-ni71sv&Ux=1&localeid=en_GB

Rod.

dirtysouth07:00 UTC17 Nov 2008

I'm a photographer and both places are good.

Sri Lanka has a touch more diversity than Kerala I find, in terms of good views - you can get from jungle to montane forest to semi-desert within a day.

Light, as ever in South Asia, is difficult to work with; mornings and evenings work best.

Check out [Three Blind Men]http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/threeblindmen/gallery-list] for some Sri Lanka photography. Good stuff by good photographers.

Food is awesome in Lanka - lots of curries (meat/fish/vegetable) and rice; pastries from snack shops (try the Malupaan - Fish buns); desserts (Watalappan is a cinnamony-coconutty pudding - very filling!). Also, if you've been to the bars, try the Lion Lager - they even have a Stout version - and then head home via a Kottu Rotty shop. It's chopped rotty bread and meat and vegetables all mixed into one.

Might have to fly out there soon just for the food...

dirtysouth07:01 UTC17 Nov 2008

Dunno what happened up there; the link is Three Blind Men.

menaka11:42 UTC18 Nov 2008

Hi, there really is no difference in the lovelyness of this island 'post-tsunami'. I took some pictures on the days following the Tsunami just to remember that lovelyness exists.

you could also try the following link. it will lead you to a range of topics via the individual photographer's sites. All most all are Sri Lankan amatures.( how ever you spell that word!!)

http://www.flickr.com/groups/photo-lanka/pool/

Sri Lanka vs. Kerala (Jan/Feb). Country forums / Indian Subcontinent / Sri Lanka
traveling_porcupine16:13 UTC14 Nov 2008	Sri Lanka vs. Kerala (Jan/Feb). I am looking for reasons to visit Sri Lanka as opposed to Kerala, India (in late January/February). My main interest lies in landscape photography, natural viewpoints/vistas, and inexpensive, quality local food. I am looking for pleasant weather as well, that's why I picked Sri Lanka/India (in winter time). From my research, there's not that many amazing pictures from Sri Lanka. Do you know how beautiful the country is post-tsunami? Thanks
rod_b17:36 UTC14 Nov 2008	I might not be able to photograph it very well, but just looking at the scenery amazes me every time I go. http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=4slx3oyl.2wlckff1&Uy=-ni71sv&Ux=1&localeid=en_GB Rod.	1
dirtysouth07:00 UTC17 Nov 2008	I'm a photographer and both places are good. Sri Lanka has a touch more diversity than Kerala I find, in terms of good views - you can get from jungle to montane forest to semi-desert within a day. Light, as ever in South Asia, is difficult to work with; mornings and evenings work best. Check out [Three Blind Men]http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/threeblindmen/gallery-list] for some Sri Lanka photography. Good stuff by good photographers. Food is awesome in Lanka - lots of curries (meat/fish/vegetable) and rice; pastries from snack shops (try the Malupaan - Fish buns); desserts (Watalappan is a cinnamony-coconutty pudding - very filling!). Also, if you've been to the bars, try the Lion Lager - they even have a Stout version - and then head home via a Kottu Rotty shop. It's chopped rotty bread and meat and vegetables all mixed into one. Might have to fly out there soon just for the food...	2
dirtysouth07:01 UTC17 Nov 2008	Dunno what happened up there; the link is Three Blind Men.	3
menaka11:42 UTC18 Nov 2008	Hi, there really is no difference in the lovelyness of this island 'post-tsunami'. I took some pictures on the days following the Tsunami just to remember that lovelyness exists. you could also try the following link. it will lead you to a range of topics via the individual photographer's sites. All most all are Sri Lankan amatures.( how ever you spell that word!!) http://www.flickr.com/groups/photo-lanka/pool/	4