Travel Photography in Ella, Sri Lanka

The travel photography in Sri Lanka continued on the vlog today as we headed to a place called Ella.
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I wish I could say the travel photography was going easily here in Sri Lanka. But, as you'll see in today's vlog from Ella, we're struggling a bit. It's not that it's not beautiful, we're just not getting all that lucky. We headed out to make photos in two really cool locations: Ravana Falls, and Little Adam's Peak.
Unfortunately, we ran into some barriers, some more literal than others.
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[@scottman895]

Yay, it looks like "phenomenally" is in the dictionary, and auto correct didn't try to change it to something else! I know you were raving about the waterfall in your last video, but the views from on top of that mountain I felt were the best part! I could spend the entire day up there!

[@ericwong1545]

I've been Ella for a day, and stay in Sri Lanka for 1 and half years, really nice place, you should see the beach

[@Damith_Hasantha]

Dude this photo 6:54 looks like heaven!! Wow!!

[@Kushalitha]

Hey Brendan, nice to see you in Sri Lanka. make sure to visit few photogenic places to take some beautiful photos. * Knuckles Mountain Range * Unawatuna Beach * The Galle Fort * Stilt Fishermen Koggala

[@srilanka-wonderofasia6626]

come to see the amazing beauty of this island.

[@MichalOlender]

You are one lucky person Brendan, enjoy and thanks for sharing with us.

[@alisalanae1661]

Oh yes! I've already had to climb over the gate to get out... 😂

[@derrydogsdirtbikeriders4266]

Hey Brendan ...having fun is the whole point, being able to photograph it is a bonus. Enjoy your videos and hope to see in Australia some time

[@priyanthabandaraphotography]

Your fan here from Sri Lanka. Keep traveling mate!. Too bad you didn't get the best of opportunities at Alla

[@Stryker2200]

I love the photos of the falls, great video, appreciate the hard work!

[@BrendanvanSon]

Thanks mate!

[@ashavilashi8015]

Beautiful Sri Lanka

[@DavidSenteno]

I'm going to rate my hikes in pints of sweat from now on. 🐼🤣

[@BrendanvanSon]

Haha, it's a good way to do it

[@hughwolfe1176]

I like your combining of photography and travel, makes me want to visit other places besides our current state of Arizona.

[@liveinyourdream8022]

Good one!!!👍👏👏👏 Thanks for visiting my Country 🥰

[@Youdrone314]

Nice, great footage my 👍🏽👍🏽👀

[@geryllzehr1124]

The photos were lovely ... 👍

[@Noealz]

looks like you had a real awesome time

[@R.Hogarth]

Question for you for "rules clarification". If you don't actually say the word "Epic" but it appears written on the video like it does at 0:29, do we still take a drink?

[@BrendanvanSon]

Yes, you drink double.

[@R.Hogarth]

@@BrendanvanSon LOL Good thing I am just drinking a Timmies. Thanks for the "epic clarification".

[@amithanuradha2874]

OOh Man wish I Was there. Its not easy to find the best light in Ella. Anyway thanks for visiting My country. Big fan of your work.

[@lambeertje2]

Looks awesome there!

[@BrendanvanSon]

Oh, it is! Thanks for watching!

[@tharindu6]

Hi Brendan ! Could you discuss a bit about your filters ( ND ) what system you use and ect ? Cheers !

[@LithikaDamnodofficial]

Owsome,, Its Beautifull,, Thanks For Promoting Sri lanka LK

[@chulaniiddawela5484]

4.42 Yeah it's almost a day's hike to Adam's Peak

[@simonwilliams2109]

Hi Brandon, thanks for the vid’s. Seems to be loads of mist how do you deal with it? Simon

[@chathuramadusanka7309]

7:55 that sky incredible 😍☝ 🇱🇰

[@sanjeewarathnayaka4748]

Awesome

[@buffalo194]

Hey pls try photographing the colombo skyline at night ! It's so amazing.

[@user-zw2uj9dk3f]

Resfect...❤

[@kangthebonkerer]

Fun Trivia - Ravana, as described in hindu mythology, was a demon king of sorts. If you want to know more about the story, try reading or seeing the animated movie - 'Ramayana'. BTW good photos Brendan!!!

[@juliananthonyzufer]

Hey man you should try polonnaruwa since your in Sri lanka . If you are in sl lemme knows I can take you there

[@TetraEzio]

Brilliant video

[@BrendanvanSon]

Cheers, Tetra

[@tjsinva]

A valiant attempt. Rock on!

[@BrendanvanSon]

Cheers!

[@tjsinva]

@@BrendanvanSon I thought you were off the grid. ⁉

[@BrendanvanSon]

I have internet tonight for 1 night!!

[@birgitsmetana]

wouldn’t call that a failed mission ... great photos, Brendan!

[@BrendanvanSon]

Never a failed mission when you're having fun!

[@birgitsmetana]

@@BrendanvanSon Absolutely!!!

[@RaukFPV]

did i get a first comment.. Hello, thanks for all the awesome videos. nice to see camera vlogs thats not all just about gear reviews

[@BrendanvanSon]

Thanks for watching, buddy!

[@normacocks8410]

🌻

[@amayarathnayaka2791]

I like your video😊

[@aamzana]

Hello Brendan, I am a beginner photographer, and I would like to know if you can help me select a camera or give me a few options that I can consider. Its mostly for landscape and wildlife photography. My budget right now would be 2000$. I know the basics of photography but can you please tell me a good Canon option and maybe a few lenses! I would appreciate all the info you can give me. Thanks so much. Love your videos!

[@RC-74]

Hope you were able to "avoid the barthing" (0:54). Whatever that means. Nice video all things considered. Keep up the good work!

[@byoregon1]

Wondering about this locked “in” to a hotel thing. Never heard of that. Is that for security? What happens if there’s a fire?

[@shannonc2921]

While you are traveling, do you ever take pictures of the people you are with for yourself?

[@Bethlehem0BC]

Volume's a bit high

[@sathwicks2111]

Nice video

[@BrendanvanSon]

Thank you!

[@jorgenpedersen5025]

to be honest... I follow your blog more or less all the time, but I wonder, you being a travel photographer and makig money on that, from where is your money coming from? What magazines/papers/books are publishing your pictures/photos?

[@J4Photo]

What is this “no way to get up” You speak of? Where did Brendan “risk my gear” vanSon go? 🤣

[@LukeLockwood]

First

[@BrendanvanSon]

Nice! Here's 68631 points

[@LukeLockwood]

Oh my gosh, soo many idk even what to do with all of them!

[@deanwilson7373]

I hope you were a good tourist and Avoid Barthing, [0:53] What is Barthing? Look it up: www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=barthing