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Church, Temple, and that Old Red Line

April 29, 2022 David BlackerLeave a comment

https://sonofthemorninglight.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/img_4845.jpg — Anglican and Roman Catholic nuns calling for Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapakse and his government to step down, protest against the backdrop of the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapakse Theatre, a stark reminder of the wasteful policies of a regime that has brought the country to economic ruin. Colombo, April 2022.

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Their Future, for Our Today

May 20, 2021May 21, 2021 David BlackerLeave a comment

https://sonofthemorninglight.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/4m8a9171e2.jpg — Schoolgirls at computer class in an international school on the outskirts of Colombo, in November 2018.

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Bannermen

November 28, 2019December 30, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

A high school athletics meet in Katunayake, Sri Lanka. — A high school athletics meet in Katunayake, Sri Lanka. Shot on assignment for Smart Media and Gateway College in September 2018.

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Gateway College, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka

November 19, 2019December 30, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Gateway College, Rajagiriya, stairwell low angle. — Shot on assignment for Smart Media and Gateway College in November 2018.

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Discussion

November 14, 2019June 10, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Discussion by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — Teacher and students at a Sri Lankan high school, close to Colombo. Shot on assignment for Smart Media and Gateway College, in November 2018.

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Stand to in the Morning

October 22, 2019June 11, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Stand to in the Morning by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — Students and staff at a Sri Lankan high school, close to Colombo, stand at attention as their school song is played at the start of the day. Shot on assignment for Smart Media and Gateway College in November 2018.

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The Dance Class

October 15, 2019January 3, 2021 David BlackerLeave a comment

The Dance Class by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — A high school classical dance troupe practices in Kandy, Sri Lanka, in November 2018. Shot on assignment for Smart Media and Gateway College.

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Classmates

September 27, 2019June 11, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Primary School, Negombo, Sri Lanka #2 by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — Primary school children in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Shot on assignment for Smart Media and Gateway College in October 2018.

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The Kick

July 9, 2019January 3, 2021 David BlackerLeave a comment

Black and white photo of children playing football in a parking lot. — Interval kickabout for high school students in Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka. Shot on assignment for Smart Media and Gateway College in November 2018.

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The Dance Class #9

June 25, 2019January 3, 2021 David BlackerLeave a comment

The Dance Class #9 by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — A high school classical dance troupe practices in Kandy, Sri Lanka, in November 2018. Shot on assignment for Smart Media and Gateway College.

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