Tom Tidball's consummate photographic skills have brought home the rich and colourful blend of peoples who inhabit the magical land of Sri Lanka. His portraits, ranging from the most sophisticated to the most naïve, are executed with delight and delicate insight, drawing attention to the exquisite ethnic tapestry that constitutes the Sri Lankan society. Subjects of Tidball's portrayals are often adorned with costumes, jewellery and other accoutrements, revealing a spicy mix of cultures, religions and traditions. Tools of trade that accompany other portraits provide additional clues to identify the diverse ethnicities and activities in the Sri Lankan community. Collected over a number of years, images in People - Sri Lanka reflect moments in time, brief but lasting glimpses of these island people, as unique and beautiful as the land in which they live.
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