Damith Danthanarayana Photography

07/09/2026

Mealybugs and aphids both share a fascinating mutualistic relationship with ants.
Ants protect them from predators and even “farm” them like tiny livestock. In return, mealybugs and aphids produce honeydew (sugary liquid), ants absolutely love.
This photograph captures that relationship beautifully. The macro world is truly amazing when we take a moment to explore it.
Captured with Sony A6500 + Sony 90mm Macro.

(C) Damith Danthanarayana Photography

04/09/2026

Golden light morning at Mannar, Sri Lanka, where the first rays paint the water in gold and the seabirds gather in quiet harmony. Moments like these feel timeless.

(C) Damith Danthanarayana Photography

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01/09/2026

Black‑headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), known in Swedish as skrattmås, is one of the most common and elegant birds in Sweden.
While photographing birds in Uppsala, this one appeared right in front of me, and I loved the colors and the reflection on the water.
Sony A7 III + Sony 200–600mm G OSS.

(C) Damith Danthanarayana Photography

29/08/2026

There’s something magical about watching a baby elephant enjoy a good mud bath.
At Yala National Park, I watched a tiny explorer plunge its trunk into a puddle and fling mud with pure, wild joy. Moments like these remind me why I love wildlife photography.

(C) Damith Danthanarayana Photography

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26/08/2026

A female Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) with her duckling enjoying a calm moment in Uppsala, Sweden.
Captured with Sony A7 III + Sony 200–600mm G OSS.

(C) Damith Danthanarayana Photography

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23/08/2026

Even in the smallest moments, nature reminds us "never give up".
Captured with Sony A6500 + Sony 90mm f/2.8 Macro.
(C) Damith Danthanarayana Photography

15/08/2026

A Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) enjoying a calm moment in Uppsala, Sweden.
Captured with Sony A7 III + Sony 200–600mm G OSS.

(C) Damith Danthanarayana Photography

11/07/2026

A female Mallard with her ducklings enjoying a calm afternoon on the Fyris River in Uppsala. Always beautiful to see wildlife thriving in the heart of the city.
(C) Damith Danthanarayana Photography
Sony A7 III • Sony 200–600mm G OSS

08/07/2026

An Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) at Dalkarlskärret, Uppsala.
(C) Damith Danthanarayana Photography
Sony A7 III & Sony FE 200–600mm G OSS

06/07/2026

An Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) enjoying a calm evening at the Fyris River in Uppsala.
(C) Damith Danthanarayana Photography
Sony A7 III, Sony 200–600mm G OSS