Left: Avukana Buddha statue possibly dating from the 5th century, Kekirawa   Right: Seated Buddha depicting dhyana mudra, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa

Sigiriya (the Lion Rock) is an ancient palace dating from the 5th century

Cloud Princesses – one of 19 surviving frescoes believed to depict the wives and concubines of King Kasyapa, Sigiriya

Worshippers and Kandyan drummers, Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic), Kandy

Asian elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Felled tree being sawn and close up of wood carving, Embekka Devalaya (Embekka Temple)

Workers plucking tea leaves – the flush – the tenderest two leaves and bud of fresh growth

Tea plantation and tea picker, Nuwara Eliya

Left: The fish market, Galle   Right: Girl spinning coir from coconut husks