Durian fruit sales, Batathota, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

The bamboo framework of a hut housing a sales-point.

Durian, mangoosteen, plantain and king coconut fruits on sale.

The Durian fruit is in season now. Each fruit fetches above Rs.250/-. It has a thick hard prickly skin which emits a rather strong odour. The flesh which covers the hard nuts inside is relished by connosiers. The fruit is said to have aphrodisiac effects.

Durian tree with fruits and sale of fruits by the roadside, Kaluaggala, Sri Lanka.

A tall Durian tree.

The prickly fruits on its branches.

It is folk legend that elephants do not stray under the branches of a Durian tree for fear of the falling fruits.

Durian, Rambuttan and mangoosteen for sale by the roadside.

Blooming buds of Anthurium, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

'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.