The remaining standing columns of a Buddhist monastery at the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.
In the heat of of the afternoon sun, a women spreads out small silver fish to dry on coconut matting in preparation for market on Negombo beach in the west of Sri Lanka. With temperatures in the high thirties, it is hard backbreaking work, usually carried out by the women whilst the men bring in the catch.
Deep inside Uda Walawe National Park in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, a playful baby Elephant learns from another member of the herd.