{"id":153052,"date":"2025-05-17T06:50:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T06:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=153052"},"modified":"2025-05-17T06:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T06:50:20","slug":"mannar-unboundmannar-and-its-surrounds-stunning-wild-life-and-landscapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/mannar-unboundmannar-and-its-surrounds-stunning-wild-life-and-landscapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mannar UnboundMannar and Its Surrounds: Stunning Wild Life and Landscapes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mannar UnboundMannar and Its Surrounds: Stunning Wild Life and Landscapes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Source:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/thuppahis.com\/2021\/01\/13\/mannar-and-its-surrounds-stunning-wild-life-and-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thuppahis<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><a class=\"fl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHZL_enAU745AU745&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk009ucc8HZsY4pGmijtrYzHikZ9eLg:1610520864827&amp;q=Nadika+Hapuarachchi&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LVT9c3NEzLLkwqMqxKUoJyKyurCvJMcrVkspOt9JPy87P1y4syS0pS8-LL84uyrRJLSzLyixaxCvslpmRmJyp4JBaUJhYlJmckZ2TuYGUEAOy05fJXAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj_mrTgqZjuAhV3wTgGHaiTCKIQmxMoATAQegQIEBAD\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj_mrTgqZjuAhV3wTgGHaiTCKIQmxMoATAQegQIEBAD\">Nadika Hapuarachchi<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"fl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHZL_enAU745AU745&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk009ucc8HZsY4pGmijtrYzHikZ9eLg:1610520864827&amp;q=Tamara+Fernando&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LVT9c3NEzLLkwqMqxKUoJy89Ir8gwsC7RkspOt9JPy87P1y4syS0pS8-LL84uyrRJLSzLyixax8ock5iYWJSq4pRblJeal5O9gZQQAdBzCwlMAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj_mrTgqZjuAhV3wTgGHaiTCKIQmxMoAjAQegQIEBAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj_mrTgqZjuAhV3wTgGHaiTCKIQmxMoAjAQegQIEBAE\">Tamara Fernando<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"fl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHZL_enAU745AU745&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk009ucc8HZsY4pGmijtrYzHikZ9eLg:1610520864827&amp;q=Thilak+Jayaratne&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LVT9c3NEzLLkwqMqxKUoJyTQqTjM2MTLRkspOt9JPy87P1y4syS0pS8-LL84uyrRJLSzLyixaxCoRkZOYkZit4JVYmFiWW5KXuYGUEAFuLZI5UAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj_mrTgqZjuAhV3wTgGHaiTCKIQmxMoAzAQegQIEBAF\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj_mrTgqZjuAhV3wTgGHaiTCKIQmxMoAzAQegQIEBAF\">Thilak Jayaratne<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong><a class=\"fl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHZL_enAU745AU745&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk009ucc8HZsY4pGmijtrYzHikZ9eLg:1610520864827&amp;q=Janaka+Gallangoda&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LVT9c3NEzLLkwqMqxKUoJw04vMCiyqis20ZLKTrfST8vOz9cuLMktKUvPiy_OLsq0SS0sy8osWsQp6JeYlZicquCfm5CTmpeenJO5gZQQAEXL3LFUAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj_mrTgqZjuAhV3wTgGHaiTCKIQmxMoBDAQegQIEBAG\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj_mrTgqZjuAhV3wTgGHaiTCKIQmxMoBDAQegQIEBAG\"><strong>Janaka Gallangoda<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<strong>in MANNAR UNBOUND 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn UiGGAb\"><span class=\"hgKElc\"><b>Mannar Unbound<\/b>\u00a0is a photographic documentation of wildlife and archaeological ruins of\u00a0<b>Mannar<\/b>. The book is the result of over five years of fieldwork stretching across various seasons during which places were visited and then revisited in order to get the perfect shot\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. .<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kX21rb\">Dec 16, 2018<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thuppahis.com\/2021\/01\/13\/mannar-and-its-surrounds-stunning-wild-life-and-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thuppahis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ACover-Mannar-Unbound-Front.jpg?resize=768%2C538&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"600\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thuppahis.com\/2021\/01\/13\/mannar-and-its-surrounds-stunning-wild-life-and-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thuppahis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EIMG_0194-E.jpg?resize=768%2C362&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"600\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">A Review by Vashni Benjamin \u2026. IN \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 16px;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.themorning.lk\/brunch-page-9-mannar-unbound-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.themorning.lk\/brunch-page-9-mannar-unbound-2\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">well-known Sri Lankan wildlife enthusiasts Dr. Thilak Jayaratne, Dr. Janaka Gallangoda, Nadika Hapuarachchi, and Tamara Fernando, comes a book that explores the lesser-known beauty that is Mannar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When recalling places of scenic beauty within our country, Mannar isn\u2019t usually a place that comes to mind. With a history spanning over centuries, this region is of significant archaeological and environmental importance. Since ancient times it has been a renowned port city, referred to as Mahathiththa at the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Mannar is also the connecting point of the mythical Rama\u2019s Bridge (Adam\u2019s Bridge) beginning all the way in India. Passed through the hands of the Portuguese, Dutch, and the British, the region experienced change at the hands of the colonists. A part of the of the dry zone of Sri Lanka, this district\u2019s unique landscape is made up of salt marshes, sand dunes, thick jungles, tanks, and a myriad of other unique ecosystems, and as such is home to many of Sri Lanka\u2019s endemic flora and fauna, while also providing habitat to many migrant seabirds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Mannar Unbound is a photographic documentation of wildlife and archaeological ruins of Mannar. The book is the result of over five years of fieldwork stretching across various seasons during which places were visited and then revisited in order to get the perfect shot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is a labour of love from Dr. Thilak Jayaratne, Dr. Janaka Gallangoda, Nadika Hapuarachchi, and Tamara Fernando, who all share a common love for photography, history, and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Dr. Jayaratne, Dr. Gallangoda, and Hapuarachchi are already published authors who have made an immense contribution to the documentation of wildlife in Sri Lanka. The book follows in the steps of Asoka Yapa and Gamini Ratnawira\u2019s \u201cMammals of Sri Lanka\u201d to be one of the most important works to be published in the last decade, on the environment of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thuppahis.com\/2021\/01\/13\/mannar-and-its-surrounds-stunning-wild-life-and-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thuppahis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CIMG_9997-E.jpg?resize=768%2C372&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"600\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">What differentiates this book from being just another addition to the coffee table are the four different elements that have gone into its compilation. It consists of photographs of architectural ruins from the colonial times, avian photography, underwater photography, and photographs of the diverse landscape of Mannar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">All the sections are accompanied by a commentary that includes anecdotes, maps, and texts that give you a deeper understanding into the subjects covered by the book. Colourful portrayals of the rare seabirds and migrant birds decorate the pages, along with vibrant sunsets and sparkling beaches. Underwater photography captures a variety of creatures from turtles and sharks to the kaleidoscopic coral reefs of the Indian Ocean. Perhaps the most coveted photograph is that of the dugong, an endangered sea creature \u2013 one of the rarest mammals in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thuppahis.com\/2021\/01\/13\/mannar-and-its-surrounds-stunning-wild-life-and-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thuppahis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/P5061466-E-2.jpg?resize=768%2C544&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"600\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thuppahis.com\/2021\/01\/13\/mannar-and-its-surrounds-stunning-wild-life-and-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thuppahis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IIMG_4581-2-E.jpg?resize=768%2C544&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"600\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Moreover, the book is a plea for awareness for the rich ecosystems of Mannar that are suffering from human interference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The publication of Mannar Unbound was possible thanks to the partnership of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka and Softlogic Life, both of which are committed to preserving and conserving the rich heritage and wildlife of our country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The launch took place on 7 December at 5.30 p.m. at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery, and was followed by an exhibition of the photographs which was open till 9 December.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The book is available for sale priced at Rs. 9,000For more information contact Janaka on 0777 393 161, Nadika on 0777 889 885, or Tharanga on 0117 806 433, or you can send an e-mail to mannarunbound@gmail.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thuppahis.com\/2021\/01\/13\/mannar-and-its-surrounds-stunning-wild-life-and-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thuppahis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/BIMG_1299.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"600\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/elanka-newsletter-sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mannar UnboundMannar and Its Surrounds: Stunning Wild Life and Landscapes Source:Thuppahis Nadika Hapuarachchi,\u00a0Tamara Fernando,\u00a0Thilak Jayaratne,\u00a0Janaka Gallangoda\u00a0in MANNAR UNBOUND 2018 Mannar Unbound\u00a0is a photographic documentation of wildlife and archaeological ruins of\u00a0Mannar. 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