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| Wednesday, 17 November 2004 |
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Encounters - a journey through the wild Encounters - A journey through the wild a book launch and an exhibition of wildlife photographs will be held at the Harold Peiris Gallery - Lionel Wendt Colombo 7 from 19th to 21st November, 9.30 am to 7.30 pm. "Encounters - A journey through the wild" is a photographic recording of over 170 encounters with nature. These images are the work of four wildlife photographers who have had the privilege of spending time in our country's rich wilderness. These special moments include hours spent on the beaches in Mannar watching gulls, ducks and shorebirds; in the jungles of Yala watching elephants at play.
The exhibition spans the entire country from Mannar to Kumana, Horton Plains to Sinharaja, Wilpattu to Colombo. From elephants to damselflies, leopards to lizards, monkeys to frogs, its subjects are as diverse as its locations. The photographers have made a commitment to depict the country's rich biodiversity in its true splendor. They have also educated us of the fact that wildlife photography does not only cover the larger animals such as leopards and elephants, but also encapsulates even the most delicate of insects. Encounters cover many species of birds, some of which are so rare they may be seen in an exhibition or in print for the first time in Sri Lanka. The photographers Gehan Rajapakse, Namal Kamalgoda, Palitha Antony and Sarinda Unamboowe have had vastly different life experiences but have been drawn together by one passion - the wild places of Sri Lanka. They are all well established in their professional careers and nature photography is a passionate pursuit they share. To them nature photography has many dimensions. An opportunity to create art out of an image, to show the unique behaviour of animals and to foster awareness amongst a wider public on the need for conserving and protecting our wild places. 25% of the profits of this venture will be set aside to assist in various conservation related projects thus ensuring their own contribution towards the protection to Sri Lanka's rapidly vanishing wild places. **** Back **** |
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You will encounter unique moments spent in the company of leopard in
Wilpattu after the park was recently reopened and in Kumana watching the
fabulous crossed tusker. You will be captivated by the beauty of our
lesser-known jewels such as butterflies, lizards and reptiles in Sinharaja,
Morapitiya and Kitulgala.
