"The Great Morning Wait" at Kallady Beach, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Tried to capture these anxious moments of waiting of the fishermen folk; waiting for their fathers, brothers, sons and friends to return back from the sea after a long night's fishing. Until they see the boats appearing in the horizon, the hearts are still, vacant, suspense and full of yesterday's memories when they rushed to the sea during sunset...

Nothing appears at the horizon

Memories of them waving good bye last night

The sea with all its glamour

The waves reaching the shore

The boats waiting for their friend-boat at sea to arrive too.

The sun is smiling and now it's time for the boats to appear.

And.......... The first boat appears.

It comes closer.

The excitement begins here at the shore.

Friends are called from their huts to join the jubilation of friends returning.

The jubilation continues.

The boats waiting for their boat-friends to arrive.

Rushing to the boat yard to welcome them home.

And yes, they've arrived!

The second boat is also on its way..

Everyone's around the boats to see how the night's watch has been.

The second boat nearing the shores.

The boat arrived

The results of last night's hard work.

The fisherman's basket.

The engine that worked all night, being secured.

A fine morning indeed!

Back to the shores.