“Medan Merdeka is dominated by the towering National Monument. Local wags have taken to calling the Russian-built tower commemorating Indonesia’s independence “Sukarno’s last erection.” Some of this bitterness may stem from the fact that the World Bank supplied funds for 77 pounds of pure gold to coat the “flame of freedom” atop the column while many Indonesians starved.”Read more
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Nocturnal Emission
Advancement never sleeps. 18th story of a building under construction. Taken last night – Kelapa Gading, JakartaRead more
Penchant for Life
A Balinese girl cleanses herself in a ceremonial Hindu temple. It was one of those moments where you feel truly in touch with the vibrance of life. This has been one of my favorite images, and yet I’ve been almost afraid to use it – afraid I can’t possibly convey the way it felt to be there, experiencing this. Like the last sip of wine, you keep it, savoring, holding on to one last taste in hopes of remembrance. IRead more