WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

BEAUTY OF SRI LANKA 2019 AT UCLA

LOS ANGELES PHOTO EXHIBIT ON THE BEAUTY OF SRI LANKA America Sri Lankan Photographic Art Society, an affiliate of the Photographic Society of American (PSA), in association with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles, held a photographic exhibition in Los Angeles titled, ‘The Beauty of Sri Lanka’, on 21 September 2019, at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), which was attended by a large number of visitors.
The exhibition was designed to depict the beauty of the rich fauna and flora, and the serenity of the jungle life highlighted by its National Parks home for more than 400 species of birds, leopards, elephants, deer, and the prolific marine life such as whales, turtles and colourful coral reefs. The ancient cities of Sri Lanka with architectural gems that are part of the 2500-year-old cultural and religious heritage of the nation that blend with the tropical fauna and flora of the Island nation are also an integral part of the exhibit.The Exhibition consisted of several rare photographs of six award winning nature photographers who have travelled from Sri Lanka for the exhibition and four recognized Sri Lankan photojournalists in the United states.

Bird Walk and Photography Field Workshop

Bird walk and Photography Field Workshop for Beginners November 09,2019 @ 10.00 A to 12.00 Noon. Bird walk by Alexander Debarros and the staff of Audubon Society-San Fernando Valley Photography Workshop by Andy Samarasena A free book and a CD from the wildlife Department.

Nature’s Magnificent Eye University of the West Los Angeles USA 2018

“Nature’s Magnificent Eye,” an exhibition of award-winning Nature Photographer Suriya Jayalath Perera, hold in Los Angeles for the first time, on September 15 and 16, in 2018, at the Ken Locke Hall, University of the West, 1409, Walnut Groove in Rosemead California. “Nature’s Magnificent Eye” beholds the Shady trees, green hills, valleys, streams, colorful fauna and flora breezy air as well as the serenity of jungle life. These amazing creations of nature provide us with a wonderful experience. However, the effects of modern day industrialization are ever-present threats to the serenity of our natural environment. Nature Photographers are in the vanguard of the army of “Nature Saviors.” Emeritus Professor J. B. Dissanayake (the University of Colombo) was Chief Guest. The Professor shared his extensive knowledge of language historical Arts and Architecture, Buddhism and Cultural Heritage with visitors. Dr. Hasantha Hettiarchchi, Program Director and Manager of Independence Television Network addressed the visitors at the opening of the Exhibition. This program telecasted on ITN channel in Sri Lanka.Guest of Honor, The Consul General of Sri Lanka for the Western States of U.S.A. Mrs. Swarna Gunaratne ceremonially opened the exhibition on 15 September at 4 p. m. Exhibition hours were 4pm to 8.00pm on Saturday the 15th September and 10 am to 2.00pm on Sunday the 16th.
-Admission was free. For further information contact: 818-645-5726-