'The dew on the flowers has come with the dawn ...', Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

The morning's dew, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Pink 'Ruk Aththana' flower and buds.

Flowers in our garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

'Dahas pethi' S floers. The plant is said to ward off mosquitos.

'Bahumania'

Garden lizard with perfect camouflage, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

I saw this chap taking in the morning sun on a tree by the roadside.

'Kadapul mal' S, blooming in our home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

13th June 2013 - 2pm.

13th June 2013 - 5pm.

13th June 2013 - 7pm.

13th June 2013 - 9pm

This beautiful large flower blooms late after sunset. It has a sweet aroma when it opens. By morning it has totally wilted. Pious Buddhists in Sri Lanka await its opening to give it as a 'mal pooja' to an image of Lord Buddha