In this photograph, a small, everyday moment is magnified into something magical. Two little boys cycle along the road in Sri Lanka in the early morning, on their way to school or perhaps just on their way to the day's adventure. Soft glow of the rising sun can be seen. Ahead of them a tuktuk tumbles slowly ahead, a familiar street scene in Sri Lankan life.
The scene is simple but rich in feeling. It shows the beauty of ordinary life - casual, peaceful and full of promise. You feel the silence of the morning, the beginning of a new day, and the charm of a place where life still moves at a calm pace.
This image is an ode to youth, freedom and simplicity. Perfect as a wall decoration for those who love travel photography with a story, authentic moments and that special play of light and shadow that only sunrise can bring.
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…