Monolith: Sigiriya from Above

Photographer

Derry Ainsworth

Category

Nature Photography - Drone

Company

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region:

Hong Kong SAR

Monolith: Sigiriya from Above is an aerial photography series that captures the sheer scale of Sri Lanka's most iconic landmark just as the sun sets. Rising approximately 200 meters above the surrounding central plains, the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, also known as "Lion Rock," is bathed in warm, golden hour light in every shot.