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Yellow

This is one example of the gates that “guard” almost every home in Jakarta – from the mansions to the shacks, almost everyone uses them in some form. The sunlight was streaming through the plastic partition of this one, and it quickly caught my eye. Sometimes even the most basic of homes will have custom-made elaborate designs. They’re generally made by hand, so the handiwork can be a refreshing change from the fabricated designs so common in the West.Read more
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Kabar Magazine – My Submissions

There’s a new magazine in town called “Kabar” – geared towards the English speaking residents of Indonesia, but not necessarily expats. I’ve been in contact with the editor, a very cool cat named Avi, and have contributed some material for this month’s issue. If you happen to see the magazine around (bookstores, cafes, hotels, fitness clubs?), you may recognize the cover – the blue warung boards I shot a few weeks ago. Inside, there’s an article with photos that IRead more
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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