Marco Polo called Sri Lanka the finest island in the world and before the Sri Lankan Civil War, it was a top tourist destination in the world too. Since the civil war ended in 2009, it’s regaining all those visitors too. While most come for the beaches, rain forests, ancient sites and more, Colombo is the biggest city and main way on and off the island.
On some recommendations, I made sure to stay longer than most so I could really get a feel for this city, and I’m glad I did. It was one of the better street photography experiences I’ve had. I loved the mix of urban city, island life, chaos and friendly people. You can check out my 7 first impressions of Colombo from a street photography perspective and stay tuned for an in-depth street photography guide to the city, but in the meantime, here’s some street photography I was able to capture during my time in Colombo…
33 Street Photos from 5 Days in Colombo
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For more info on Colombo, don’t forget to check out my first impressions from a street photographer’s perspective. And stay tuned for one of my in-depth City Street Photography Guides on Colombo too!
Have you photographed Colombo before or do you plan on it someday? Let me know about it in the comments below!
And let me know which photos you like best too!
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Thanks for sharing, great story with great pictures as usual. 1, 2, 11, 12 are the best, at least for me.
Thank you, I appreciate it! And thanks for your picks, I’m always interested in feedback.
The photos make me to go to see this city :) 1,6,11,12,17,19 are my favorites!
Thanks, Lu, I’m glad. I really enjoyed the city. And thanks for your picks!
Nice work! I’m trying to get some inspiration to my next trip to Sri Lanka.
Thanks! Sri Lanka is a great place.
I like numbers 10 and 30 the most. Number 10 reminds me of scenes from the flower market area in Bangkok.
Thanks for the comment, Jeff! This market in Colombo is one of the best.
Definitely top-notch! Love those surreal feeling and complicated composition! Magnum Photos quality!!!
Thanks, Wang, I really appreciate the kind words!
Excellent! Which photos did you ask permission for vs which were candid vs which did you just snap without permission but completely noticed?
Hello Ashley, thanks again for your comment, I just replied to your other one touching on this subject. All my photos here are made without asking permission beforehand, so as candid as possible. Sometimes they do notice right when I’ve taken the photo, though.