Safety of photographing isolated jungle ruins at dusk

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Jack W.7395 rep2
asked about 2 months ago

I want to photograph the remote Ritigala forest monastery ruins at sunset to get the golden light. Is it safe to be in that jungle at dusk.

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Absolutely NOT safe. Ritigala is a Strict Nature Reserve. At dusk, the jungle comes alive with wild elephants, leopards, and sloth bears. Elephants frequently use the access roads at dusk. Furthermore, the archaeology guards will force you to leave by 5:00 PM anyway. Get your golden hour shots at sunrise instead, when the animals are retreating.

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Nimali D.7750 rep1

Also, it is pitch black under the canopy by 5:30 PM. You would be walking on uneven stone stairs in the dark.

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Ruwan P.7670 rep1

The mosquito swarms at dusk in Ritigala are also apocalyptic. You could not hold a camera steady anyway.

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Sophie T.6885 rep2

Understood. Sunrise it is. Thanks for the safety warning.

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Jack W.7395 rep2

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