In the 3rd century, the first stupas were built in Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka to protect Buddhist relics. At the base of the Abhayagiri stupa are carved elephant heads where visitors leave small Buddha figurines.
At 15, I got a camera and was sold. For many decades, it was my constant companion on my travels in Europe, Asia and Africa and, after 50 years, has produced an extensive archive. Photos found their way through various stock agencies at home and.. Read more…