For over 6 months I've called this brilliant photographer Machang because I thought that the sheer brilliance belonged to a Man. Why? The vast majority of great photographers in Sri Lanka are males. Well I was shocked to find out that "Hiranya" was a "FEmale" (and utterly embarrassed!). So, I promptly stopped calling h… Read more

For over 6 months I've called this brilliant photographer Machang because I thought that the sheer brilliance belonged to a Man. Why? The vast majority of great photographers in Sri Lanka are males. Well I was shocked to find out that "Hiranya" was a "FEmale" (and utterly embarrassed!). So, I promptly stopped calling her Machang, but my opinion of her photography hasn't changed. Day by day, I'm impressed by the talents of this lady. IMHO I think that Hiranya stands as one of the best in preserving our culture and heritage. (if you don't believe me check out her photo stream) She should be the official photographer of Sri Lankan heritage. Keep up the good work Hiranya.. Love to see more great photos from you :)

Hiranya Malwatta is a bright jewel in the firmament of the island state of Srilanka for her great photographic contribution . Her serious outlook to capturing the life and times of Srilanka in the present day times is a wonderful contemporary chronicle She has a diverse range of subjects that she excels in. Her dist… Read more

Hiranya Malwatta is a bright jewel in the firmament of the island state of Srilanka for her great photographic contribution . Her serious outlook to capturing the life and times of Srilanka in the present day times is a wonderful contemporary chronicle She has a diverse range of subjects that she excels in. Her distinctive landscapes that weld the elements of water, land and the skies in pure joy are a great treat to watch. The exquisitely composed Buddhist monuments pop out of her photo stream to hit you with a bold new angle and perspectiveeverytime. What really is the definitive artist in Hiranya Malwatta is the her heart stopping portraits. She captures these with a rare sensitivity that shows up in the image. Her portraits speak to you, eye to eye. It is a pleasure to view her photographs as they unfold their magic of Srilanka.

If you see Lady with the Lamp, you know she is pioneer of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. And if you see a Girl with a Cam (Nikon D70 at the moment) with a Midas' touch, that turns everything she shoots to gold... Its Hiranya.... Creativity, talent, skill, thats her specialty.... Keep up the good work Hir… Read more

If you see Lady with the Lamp, you know she is pioneer of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. And if you see a Girl with a Cam (Nikon D70 at the moment) with a Midas' touch, that turns everything she shoots to gold... Its Hiranya.... Creativity, talent, skill, thats her specialty.... Keep up the good work Hiranya... You are doing great!!