Bakers Fall IV. Horton Plains National Park. Sri Lanka is a photograph by Jenny Rainbow which was uploaded on February 23rd, 2013.
Bakers Fall IV. Horton Plains National Park. Sri Lanka
Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This... more
Title
Bakers Fall IV. Horton Plains National Park. Sri Lanka
Artist
Jenny Rainbow
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100-2,300 metres (6,900-7,500 ft) is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. This region was designated a national park in 1988. It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Nuwara Eliya.
The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala the plains are known as Maha Eliya Plains. Stone tools dating back to Balangoda culture have been found here. The plains' vegetation is grasslands interspersed with montane forest, and includes many endemic woody plants. Large herds of Sri Lankan Sambar Deer feature as typical mammals, and the park is also an Important Bird Area with many species not only endemic to Sri Lanka but restricted to the Horton Plains. Forest dieback is one of the major threats to the park and some studies suggest that it is caused by a natural phenomenon. The sheer precipice of World's End and Baker's Falls are among the tourist attractions of the park.
In Feng Shui, water is related to money. Images of waterfalls can helps us connect with the never-ending flow of universal abundance.
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February 23rd, 2013
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Comments (15)
J Allen
Jenny, Congratulations on your 3rd place finish in the J Allen Art Studio - Waterfall Competition!!! It was an amazing picture by a great photographer :) Very Well Done!!!
Jenny Rainbow
Edward thank you very much to feature this work in the group - 1 A DAY - Photography Showcase Newspaper
Jenny Rainbow
Thanks a lot to Bob and Nadine to feature this image in the group Natural Scenic Landscape Photography!
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
I just love your new series with waterfalls, Jenny. Marvelous photo. f,v
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Thank you so very much, dear Ana! Im so happy to hear you love it! :-) best wishes for the new week!