(Re)Discovering Indonesia one photo at a time

[kelikoi]

Been a long while since I travelled again and was so excited to finally go out and shoot.

Spent a week in Bali and captured these.

Fire dance in Uluwatu.


Fire Dance in Uluwatu, Bali by kelikoi, on Flickr

A beautiful sunset in Uluwatu. On the right you can see a Hindu temple.


Uluwatu Sunset by kelikoi, on Flickr

A temple in Bedugul. This temple rests on a crater lake 1,000 meter above sea-level.

Bedugul Temple, Bali by kelikoi, on Flickr

Batik dress being hand painted. High-end Batik fabric goes up to a thousand US dollars.

Batik making in Ubud, Bali by kelikoi, on Flickr

Dubbed as the 'world's most expensive coffee', Kopi Luwak are just ordinary beans fed and digested by Civet. A kilo costs around US$500.

Kopi Luwak beans, Kintamani, Bali by kelikoi, on Flickr

[kelikoi]

Taken at Sawarna beach in West Java. This coast is facing Indian Ocean and has one of the roughest seas in the country. It is very popular with surfers but the lack of decent roads leading to the place is a big hindrance in bringing in more tourists.

Taken using:
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 16-35mm f2.8
Shutter speed: 0.6 seconds
Aperture: f22
ISO: 100
Using ND8 filter

IMG_2692-6 by kelikoi, on Flickr

IMG_2994-7 (2) by kelikoi, on Flickr

[furycat]

wow vwery nice!!! did you go to ubud as well?

[Sithlord32]

Great sights and great pics! Very envious of your trip!

[kelikoi]

Originally Posted by furycat

wow vwery nice!!! did you go to ubud as well?

Thank you furycat. Ubud in Bali? I did. Me and my family went there and visited the Batik and woodcraft factories. Although it was really nice to see how they are made, the exorbitant prices is a let down. I would prefer buying them in Yogjakarta or Solo.

Originally Posted by Sithlord32

Great sights and great pics! Very envious of your trip!

Thank you Sithlord32. I'm just lucky to work in an industry where I can do the 2 things I love most, travel and photography. But traveling around Indonesia is really a challenge. The lack of better roads normally consumes much of the travel time. But this country has a lot to offer in terms of photography spots. The one I went to over the weekend has one of the most rugged shorelines and roughest seas in the whole of Indonesia but it offers one of the best seascape photo opportunities.

[Sithlord32]

Originally Posted by kelikoi

Thank you furycat. Ubud in Bali? I did. Me and my family went there and visited the Batik and woodcraft factories. Although it was really nice to see how they are made, the exorbitant prices is a let down. I would prefer buying them in Yogjakarta or Solo.



Thank you Sithlord32. I'm just lucky to work in an industry where I can do the 2 things I love most, travel and photography. But traveling around Indonesia is really a challenge. The lack of better roads normally consumes much of the travel time. But this country has a lot to offer in terms of photography spots. The one I went to over the weekend has one of the most rugged shorelines and roughest seas in the whole of Indonesia but it offers one of the best seascape photo opportunities.

Yeah I bet the roads are rough but off the beaten path is where most treasures lye and you defiantly found some of them!

[kelikoi]

Originally Posted by Sithlord32

Yeah I bet the roads are rough but off the beaten path is where most treasures lye and you defiantly found some of them!

So true. There is a saying in photography that goes "Beauty starts where the road ends" or something like that

[kelikoi]

My journey in Indonesia comes to an end on Saturday. It has been a fruitful 18-month assignment here. My 3rd time working here and I've traveled the country much more this time than the first 2 combined. Thanks everyone for visiting this modest thread. I'll create another one once I get to my next destination.

Til then, Sampai Jumpa and keep on shooting!

[dechirico7]

Beautiful pics.

[dianhoro]

hei, can u tell me how about pacu jawi? and in which city you see it? im curious about pacu jawi.