Vessagiri Boulder Garden. Anuradhapura.

Isipathanaramaya, Colombo 5.

Albert is the caretaker of the Image House at the temple.

Isipathanaramaya, Colombo 5.

I am fortunate in having two special neighbourhood Buddhist temples; Asokaramaya and Isipathanaramaya. On Sunday I went back to the latter to after a gap of many years.
It was fun trying to replicate pictures I first took years ago but this time using a new camera that I am still trying out. The temple is well worth a visit for its collection of fine paintings that date from the 1920's CERNO, any thoughts on who the artist might have been?

Balloon Festival - down in the south.

Film Night at BAREFOOT for Tuesday 25th March has been cancelled. so sorry

What's showing at BAREFOOT film club on Tuesday 25th evening..

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BAREFOOT FILM CLUB NIGHT - TUESDAY 25th MARC 2008

From social and political rage to personal and cultural storytelling...

Words from the City is a feature documentary exploring Australian hip hop through intimate and candid observations of some of the nation's most potent and compelling MCs.

Focusing on the unique lyrical and verbal artistry of the form, the film follows a diverse range of artists from around the country. From social and political rage to personal and cultural storytelling, from laneways and parks to festivals and nightclubs, the film explores the diverse environments that shape these artists and their urge to make their voices heard.

Filmed across one long hot summer against the backdrop of an increasingly conservative mainstream, Words from the City follows the daily lives of these artists at the vanguard of Australian hip hop, a movement that is exploding onto the musical landscape as one of our most powerful and energetic creative forms.

When: this coming Tuesday 25th March, 6:30pm for 7pm START.
Where: Barefoot Gallery Cafe (please come even if it is raining - screening will be held indoors)

For more details - http://www.wordsfromthecity.com/

See you there, the BFC

Sir Arthur C. Clarke 1917 - 2008

Sir Arthur on the balcony of his home in Barnes Place, Colombo. Taken in 2001.