Frenzy

An entranced devotee dances before the Dark Mother. Mayurapathi Sri Badrakali Kovil Ther festival. Havelock Town, Colombo. July 2023.

^{• 70mm • f/2.8 • 1/2000 • ISO100 • Canon R6 & RF24-70/2.8L •}

Ther Beat Goes On

Mayurapathi Sri Badrakali Kovil Ther festival. Havelock Town, Colombo. July 2023.

^{• 70mm • f/2.8 • 1/1000 • ISO100 • Canon R6 & RF24-70/2.8L •}

Charioteer of the Gods

Mayurapathi Sri Badrakali Kovil Ther festival. Havelock Town, Colombo. July 2023.

^{• 70mm • f/2.8 • 1/2000 • ISO100 • Canon R6 & RF24-70/2.8L •}

Aunty Power

Female devotees line up to pull one of the heavy temple chariots at the Mayurapathi Sri Badrakali Kovil Ther festival. Havelock Town, Colombo. July 2023.

^{• 24mm • f/2.8 • 1/640 • ISO100 • Canon R6 & RF24-70/2.8L •}

Beat Street

Mayurapathi Sri Badrakali Kovil Ther festival. Havelock Town, Colombo. July 2023.

^{• 70mm • f/2.8 • 1/1000 • ISO100 • Canon R6 & RF24-70/2.8L •}

The Big Drum

Mayura Place, Havelock Town, July 2023.

^{• 70mm • f/2.8 • 1/100 • ISO250 • Canon R6 & RF24-70/2.8L •}

Magic Mangoes

Havelock Town, Colombo. January 2024.

^{• 14mm • f/4 • 1/30 • ISO500 • Canon R6 & RF14-35/4L •}

A Taste of the King

Durian, introduced to Sri Lanka by the Portuguese in the 16th century, is often referred to as the “king of fruits”.

^{• 50mm • f/2 • 1/500 • ISO100 • Canon R6 & EF50/1.8 •}

For those who find the distinct aroma and flavour of durian too powerful, vanilla ice cream can be a good chaser.

^{• 50mm • f/2 • 1/80 • ISO100 • Canon R6 & EF50/1.8 •}

Late night dessert in Havelock Town, Colombo. January 2024.

^{• 20mm • f/4 • 1/40 • ISO800 • Canon R6 & RF14-35/4L •}

Guarding the Home Fires

Thalakotuwa Gardens, Colombo. January 2024.

^{• 23mm • f/4 • 1/100 • ISO2000 • Canon R6 & RF14-35/4L •}

The Gift of Pain #4

Devotee with pierced cheeks. Mayurapathi Bathrakali Amman Temple Ther festival. Havelock Town, Colombo. July 2023.

^{• 70mm • f/2.8 • 1/400 • ISO100 • Canon R6 & RF24-70/2.8L •}

^{• 70mm • f/2.8 • 1/400 • ISO100 •}