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World Elephant Day: August 12, 2023

Elephants, majestic and wise, remind us of the delicate balance between humanity and nature. Let's stand together to protect these gentle giants on this World Elephant Day."

#WorldElephantDay

Damith Danthanarayana 8/4/23 Damith Danthanarayana 8/4/23

Silhouette Photography: Creating Stunning Visual Drama

Mastering the Art of Silhouette Photography: Creating Stunning Visual Drama

Silhouette photography showcases subjects framed against a powerful backlight source, like the sun, resulting in a captivating effect where most or all of the subject's details are hidden, leaving behind only its striking dark outline.

Damith Danthanarayana 8/4/23 Damith Danthanarayana 8/4/23

Camera Metering Modes: How to Use Metering Modes

Camera Metering Modes: How to Use Metering Modes:

Matrix/Multi/Evaluative metering mode, Center-Weighted metering mode, Spot metering mode, how to change your camera metering mode, Camera metering mode symbols chart by manufacturer, what is the best metering mode? Camera metering mode examples

Damith Danthanarayana 8/3/23 Damith Danthanarayana 8/3/23

Minimum Focusing and Minimum Working Distances

Minimum Focusing and Minimum Working Distances.

Optimize your photography with essential knowledge about "working distance" and "focusing distance" in camera lenses. The working distance, measured from the front end of the lens to the subject, greatly impacts lighting and composition, while the focusing distance determines the distance when the lens is focused on a specific subject.

Damith Danthanarayana 8/2/23 Damith Danthanarayana 8/2/23

Winners of the 2023 iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS)

Winners of the 2023 iPhone Photography Awards Announced

16th annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) winners, handpicked from a diverse pool of global submissions. Celebrate the power of photography as it captures the essence of excitement and beauty in moments to come.

Damith Danthanarayana 7/22/23 Damith Danthanarayana 7/22/23

“Remembering Bears” by Wildlife Photographers United

Remembering Bears Photography Book by Wildlife Photographers United:

Remembering Bears is the seventh book in the highly acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of charity books and features a foreword by Gordon Buchanan MBE and an afterword by Jill Robinson. The book is full of beautiful images once again donated by more than 80 of the world's top wildlife photographers, including Greg du Toit, Marsel van Oosten, Frans Lanting, Art Wolfe, Tim Laman, and Daisy Gilardini.

Damith Danthanarayana 6/13/23 Damith Danthanarayana 6/13/23

Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka:

Horton Plains National Park, located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, is a breathtaking nature reserve renowned for its unique biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and remarkable geological features. Spanning an area of approximately 3,169 hectares, the park is situated in the Nuwara Eliya District, around 32 kilometers from the town of Nuwara Eliya.

Damith Danthanarayana 6/2/23 Damith Danthanarayana 6/2/23

Extreme macro photography: behind the scenes (01)

Extreme macro photography-behind the scenes (01):

If you walk in your garden, you may find a specimen for your practicing. Or else you may try with another type of subjects (Ex: a needle head, a coin, a circuit board…………..

Damith Danthanarayana 5/11/23 Damith Danthanarayana 5/11/23

The art of macro photography: exploring the tiny world of insects and plants

Macro photography is a fascinating genre that involves magnifying small subjects to reveal their intricate details, allowing us to see the world in a whole new light. In this article, I will be discussing the techniques and equipment required to capture beautiful macro images of insects and plants. So let's dive into the magical world of macro photography! In this article, we delve into the mesmerizing realm of macro photography and explore the techniques and equipment needed to capture stunning images of insects and plants. Discover the magic of macro photography and unlock the secrets of this fascinating genre.

Damith Danthanarayana 5/8/23 Damith Danthanarayana 5/8/23

10 Tips for Better Wildlife Photography

Wildlife photography is a challenging and rewarding genre of photography that requires patience, skill, and a bit of luck.

Capturing animals in their natural habitat can be a thrilling experience, but it requires preparation and the right techniques. In this article, we'll discuss ten tips for better wildlife photography.

Damith Danthanarayana 5/3/23 Damith Danthanarayana 5/3/23

Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya)

Sri Lankan leopards (Panthera pardus kotiya)

Sri Lankan leopards (Panthera pardus kotiya) are facing a multitude of threats from human activities, including human-wildlife conflict, poaching, vehicle accidents, traps, and habitat destruction.

Damith Danthanarayana 2/10/23 Damith Danthanarayana 2/10/23

Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2023

“Nature TTL Photographer of the Year” is one of the most famous photography competitions in the world.

It is owned and operated by Nature TTL. There are nine fantastic categories for you to enter, with the category winner taking home £250!

Wild Portraits, Animal Behaviour, Urban Wildlife, Underwater, Small World, Landscapes, The Night Sky, Camera Traps, Youth Award

Damith Danthanarayana 9/28/22 Damith Danthanarayana 9/28/22

“Wild Sri Lanka" Photographer of the Year 2022

“Wild Sri Lanka" Photographer of the Year 2022” is now open for entries!

Organized by: Team Wild Sri Lanka

Closing date: 25th October 2022

FREE TO ENTER (maximum 3 photographs)

Entry must be sent to: wildsrilankaphoto@gmail.com

Contact No:

Damith: 071-9443226 ,Banu: 077-2923966 ,Ashane: 077-7684421

Damith Danthanarayana 9/15/22 Damith Danthanarayana 9/15/22

Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 Winners

Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 Winners..

With over 20,000 images entered into the competition this year, Bird Photographer of the Year winners have been published. Celebrating bird life from around the world, these images comprise some of the most incredible bird photos in the world taken by talented photographers, whilst also raising vital funds for our partner charity Birds on the Brink.

https://www.birdpoty.com/bpoty-2022-winners

Damith Danthanarayana 9/8/22 Damith Danthanarayana 9/8/22

DJ Memorial Photography Contest 2022-Winners

DJ Memorial Photography Contest (DJMPC) - Winners

This is organized by “Lakshmi Machine Works Limited (LMW)” as an annual competitive event to identify, recognize, and honor talent in photography.

CREATIVE NATURE - WINNERS & CERTIFICATE OF MERIT LIST SUNRISE & SUNSET - WINNERS & CERTIFICATE OF MERIT LIST

Damith Danthanarayana 9/3/22 Damith Danthanarayana 9/3/22

Sri Lankan green pit viper (Craspedocephalus trigonocephalus)

Sri Lankan green pit viper (Craspedocephalus trigonocephalus) is endemic to Sri Lanka, and bites are reported from tropical rain forests and plantation areas.

The neck is distinct from the flattened, triangular head. The eyes are mid-size, and the snout is short, rounded, and broad. The Sri Lankan pit viper camouflages well with the forests it lives in. Typically, it is a green snake with a black pattern, and a black line along the side of its head is present. The males tend to have a blue coloration while the females are predominantly green.

Damith Danthanarayana 9/3/22 Damith Danthanarayana 9/3/22

“Remembering African Wild Dogs” by Wildlife Photographers United

Remembering African Wild Dogs by Wildlife Photographers United.

Remembering African Wild Dogs is the sixth book in the Remembering Wildlife fundraising series, which has so far raised more than USD $1 million for conservation. The aim of the creators is to make the most beautiful book ever seen on a species and use that to raise awareness of the plight facing that animal and funds to protect it. Each book is full of images generously donated by many of the world's top wildlife photographers and also gives an overview of the species, its distribution and the challenges it faces. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to projects working to protect wild dogs in Africa.

Damith Danthanarayana 8/30/22 Damith Danthanarayana 8/30/22

Fantastic Fungi: Expanding Consciousness, Alternative Healing, Environmental Impact

Fantastic Fungi: Expanding Consciousness, Alternative Healing,

Environmental Impact // Official Book of Smash Hit Documentary Hardcover – Illustrated, August 27, 2019

By Paul Stamets (a dedicated mycologist for over twenty years.)

Damith Danthanarayana 8/30/22 Damith Danthanarayana 8/30/22

"Penguin: A Story of Survival, book

“Penguin: A Story of Survival” book by Stefan Christmann (Author).

150 images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year winner, Stefan Christmann. The life of emperor penguins in different phases: from finding a partner to raising young penguins

Damith Danthanarayana 8/30/22 Damith Danthanarayana 8/30/22

Sacred Nature 2: Reconnecting People to Our Planet

by Jonathan Scott (Author), Angela Scott (Author)

Sacred Nature Volume 2: Reconnecting People to Our Planet is a beautiful 288-page fine art wildlife photography book, supporting the protection of our planet and its priceless wild places. This book takes the ethos of the first volume and applies it to the whole planet - to our savannas, forests, deserts, mountains, oceans and polar regions.