It’s at times like this when I feel that America is heavily lacking in a rich culture of its own to take pride in. Dance competition (hence the numbered badge) Ubud, BaliRead more
Posts tagged: #Bali
Fertility of Dreams
East Bali – one of the most captivating regions of Bali, yet one of the least visited. I cannot possibly capture the breathtaking allure of this scene with pixels and mechanics. There was something timeless about it, as if they were cultivating beauty, and not rice. Here are some shots from Google Earth that may help to show the region from above:Read more
Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand? Help!
I’m staring at the calendar. I have three and a half weeks of vacation time coming up at Christmas. What to do? I am facing three options: America. Indonesia – most likely Bali (again) and possibly Lombok or other islands. Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand. Jakarta – absolutely not. The first and last option are much more expensive propositions, but have serious advantages. America – I haven’t been back to the States in a year and a half and am feeling likeRead more
Bus Ride From Hell
I had a chance today to wander around some of Jakarta’s more “gritty” areas. Raw, visceral, and brimming with textures, I rarely tire of simply hitting the streets with my camera. I do, however, grow increasingly annoyed with the act of getting to these places. Since I don’t use a driver, I punish myself with the traffic on a daily basis. There’s hardly a day that passes when I truly believe my chances of getting hit and/or hitting someone elseRead more
Blessing of a New Day
A Balinese woman walks the morning’s Hindu blessings to be placed upon shrines built in the rice fields of Ubud’s countryside. Canon 300D , 70-200mm@154mm, f/8, 1/500, iso 200Read more
Balinese Dream
Sometimes the lines of reality cross those of our dreams.Read more