This photo was taken during one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world: the route from Kandy to Ella, right through the heart of Sri Lanka. From the open train window, a panorama of vast rice fields unfolds. Because the train is at a considerable height, you look out over the green valley slowly awakening in the soft morning light.
The train winds its way through a sea of green. Everything seems to breathe: the land, the plants, the air. The rhythm of the train, the sound of metal on rails, and the smell of fresh grass create an almost meditative experience. This image captures exactly that feeling - of freedom, of movement, of being connected to a land still deeply rooted in tradition and nature.
The rice fields, with their various shades of green, symbolise Sri Lanka's agricultural heartland. They form a pattern of tranquillity and repetition in a landscape that seems constantly changing. This image is perfect for anyone who wants to capture the charm of slow travel in their interiors - a reminder of the importance of being on the road, not just the destination.
I am a photographer with a penchant for the pure and unposed. Like a fly on the wall, I capture life as it really is: raw, spontaneous and full of feeling. Whether I am at a vibrant festival, drifting along to the atmosphere of a local ritual.. Read more…