Taken from the top of a modern high-rise in Colombo, Sri Lanka, this photo captures a serene, almost cinematic moment beside a rooftop pool. A man lies on a lounge chair, arms relaxed, face shaded by a cap, completely still—as if the world around him has melted away. The sharp contrast between the cool, structured pattern of the blue mosaic tiles and the warm, earthy tones of the surrounding pavement creates a sense of visual rhythm, dividing the frame into worlds of movement and stillness, possibility and presence.
The photographer was drawn to this precise composition: the balance between human solitude and geometric design, between leisure and structure. This image tells a quiet story of pause in an otherwise rushing world. It reflects a rare moment where time feels suspended, and one person chooses to be completely present—with nothing to prove, nowhere to go, just the sound of water and the sun on skin.
Photography is more than just capturing a moment for me-it is a way to explore and showcase the world as I see it. My passion for photography began at an early age, inspired by my mother, who is a photographer herself. Growing up in Sichuan, China, .. Read more…