If you are a photographer based in Colombo and know your craft, the name “Lal” needs little introduction. Within local camera circles, T.D. Lalsinghe is something of a legend. When a camera breaks down, especially an old one, photographers often point you toward a small workshop in Nugegoda. There you will likely find the grey-haired technician hunched over a workbench, carefully reassembling a vintage Nikon.