16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Altered Images
Rings of Fire

The photo depicts dancers who perform acrobatic acts with rings of fire at a traditional procession held in the city of Kandy in the central hills of Sri Lanka. This procession has various dancers, elephants, etc., and is held once a year in the month of August and draws large crowds, both locals and foreigners.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2017
Date Uploaded: 09.2018
Photo Location: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Copyright: © Ajithaa Edirimane