This picture of paddy fields were captured from the top of Alagalla.
Click the picture to see terraced paddy fields.
More interesting photos, taken during the climb are stored here.
To see more scenic images, explore this wonderful site - Scenic Sunday.
thata a lovely bird's eye view !
ReplyDeleteLove the picture, K! :) And Happy Belated Blogoversary! Totally forgot! :(
ReplyDeleteWow---fabulous pictures. I hope everyone will look at all of the pictures. They are awesome... What a steep climb, but what a great view... Wooooooo.
ReplyDeleteBetsy
Lovely! Nice view from up there!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly had quite a climb! But his picture and your picture of the misty evening made it all worthwhile. Thanks for sharing this adventure with us.
ReplyDeleteThe හෙල්මලු type paddy fields are uniquely beautiful, aren't they? Great capture!
ReplyDeleteSilent Moments,
ReplyDeleteYep, a perfect bird’s eye view. :D
Chavie,
Thanks bro..No worries. Even I also forgot my blogoversary :)
Betsy,
Yes, it was quite a climb, and when looking at those pictures I really feel happy that I did it..
Anjana,
Thanks a lot mate :)
George,
You are most welcome. Glad you like all the photos in my Picasa
Amila,
Yes, I am still to capture a good view of them from a close proximity. Must do it when I travel next to hill country.
Thanks a lot for everyone for your comments.
makes me want to fly!
ReplyDeleteWe are so small from the view.
ReplyDeleteCocco,
ReplyDeleteYep I too got the same feeling up there..
Rainfield,
Yep, agree :D
That's a lovely view.
ReplyDeleteThanks Frieda!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of terraces! It's not only pretty but also productive! Thanks for visiting my desert scene along route 60, which is just the name of the highway southeast of Phoenix. Enjoy the week.
ReplyDeleteLinnea,
ReplyDeleteThanks for that info. Yes this is the only way they can grow anything in the hill country.
Marvelous! Reminds me of topographical maps I am working with some high school students.
ReplyDeleteI have a question though. From experience with the paddy fields in Sacramento and Texas, they need a lot of water. How do these fields get water? just wondering.
Magerata,
ReplyDeleteEach little step like paddy field has a 'niyara' (a small earth bund which also acts as a footpath) all around its perimeter so the field acts as a ponding area. Whenever they want to release water they will break the niyara and let the water go to the next field or the stream/creek nearby.
In addition these areas gets good amount of rain throughout the year so water is not a big issue.
Thanks a lot KP, Yes I did experience the rain in hill country!
ReplyDeleteit's always beautiful and inspiring to share the bird's eye view.
ReplyDeleteWhat a scenery!
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how high up you have been for such a view!
Lovely to see the paddy fields like that!
Magerata,
ReplyDeleteYep it is still raining over there..
Betchai,
Yep, sometimes I wonder how lucky the bird's are..
Nicole,
we were standing more than 3000feet above sea level at the top and this picture was taken some where in the mid way up to the top.
Thanks all for your comments.
Lovely vista.
ReplyDeleteGreen and lush!
The view from the top is scary!Cave snaps r superb!!
ReplyDeleteLondon Caller,
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for your visit and comments :)
Monsoon Dreams,
Yep, it is one of the mountains with tallest ascend in Sri Lanka. Thanks for your comments.
Thanks for a great post! As someone who lives in Texas and has yet to visit Sri Lanka an I am enjoying being able to get a small taste of your beautiful country from some of you and some other talented Sri Lankan bloggers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for opening up a new world to me!
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteYes, Sri Lankan blogosphere is growing everyday with some of them adding very good content.
If you ever decided to visit here just give me an advanced notice so I can help you on some good tips :)
Thanks for your visit and comments.
Very interesting photo. Looks like there are many, many rice paddies there.
ReplyDeletewaaouh un superbe paysage, cette vue d'en haut est magnifique
ReplyDeleteRemember, Every Friday, The Challenge "Walk In The Street Photography"
Wow! That is really amazing. You live i very beautiful place :)
ReplyDeleteJoyful / Walk in New York / Koh-I-Noor,
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for your comments :)
Wow! Just finished viewing the set of pics. What an amazing climb...
ReplyDeleteLOVE the cave pics!
Great captures, K!
btw: How long did it take you to reach the top?
Thanks for sharing with us! :)
Amaris,
ReplyDeleteIt took about 4-5 hours to get to the top. but descending took half of that time. Thanks a lot for your comments as always :D