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Agung Volcano
One of the two still active volcanoes in Bali, last eruption February 12, 1963
Rejang Dancers
Gate of Heaven
Batukaru Mountain
Legong Dancer
River Dam Shoot
Tenganan Village
An unique village in Karangasem regency closed to Candi Dasa resort, it is located on the slove of the hill, the village itself is sorrounded by the wall. The village related to the story of “Oncesrawa”, a beloved horse of the Bali ancient king of Bedulu, the horse lost. Those who find the horse whether dead or alive, he will grant a piece of land. The ancestor of Tenganan village was the person who found the dead body of the horse on the land of Tenganan village now. Overthere there is a unique event “Perang Pandan”, fighting used some pandanus leaf with it thorn. The villager’s skill is to make Ate weaving and Gringsing hand weaving cloth.
EAST meet WEST
This scenery I shot in Bali beach when the day of Balinese did a purification ceremony brought all effigies in the temple to the source of water like river, beach, lake or spring. This lady took a sunbathing before standing up and shoot the procession.
Temple Festival Procession
Mostly temple festival in Bali falls every 210 days in Wuku Bali traditional calender, some of the villages arrange the procession from the community hall “Balai Banjar” to the temple. The housewives carry the offering on their head followed by the “Gamelan” percussion orchestra
Batubolong Temple
One of the best sites to see a sunset with a temple with the hollow as a foreground, Batubolong is a temple on a rock with the hole beneath it, its location is the same area with Tanah Lot temple so for sunset shoot overthere you need to choose Tanah Lot or Batubolong as a foreground of the sunset. This area is good also for slow speed shoot as many volcanic stone on that beach.
Lake of Tamblingan
Considered as the smallest lake in Bali, Beautiful lake at north of Bali, it has an extend 1.9 square kilometers and 90 meters deep, with the elevation of more than 1000 meters above sea level so this area is quite cool and sometimes misty. Near Asah Gobleg village there is a beautiful stop to have a look of this lake and its twin, Buyan lake. The place is ideal for trekking and sunrise shoot as well.
Ricefield
Rice is the staple crop in Bali, Oryza Sativa as its latin name is cultivated throughout the island. No meal is complete without it and no guest can be honourably fed without rice, in Bali, we do wet rice cultivation which is dependent on plentiful supply of water. The dominant feature of Bali lanscape is terraced rice field as the island is not flat caused of the existence of 14 mountains, valleys and deep rivers
Taman Ujung Sukasada
Resting place of Karangasem King, it used to have on pool only but I Gusti Bagus Jelantik or Anak Agung Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, King of Karangasem governed from 1909 who was a famous architect extend the area with other pool and building.
Bali
Bali is one of 13.667 islands in Indonesia. It has diverse landscape that ranges from magnificent white sandy beaches and fertile rice fields to rugged volcanoes. Bali also offers a chance to discover one of the world’s fascinating cultures ; rich in art, sculpture, dance, religion, tradition, and genuine nature. Hindu is the predominant religion in Bali and its influence can be seen in every aspects of Balinese life. Temples adorn the island and every dance or celebration is a dedication of worshipping to the God. One goes to Bali for an experience, a journey of a lifetime, to come face to face with a remarkable people, their customs and traditions, their beliefs, their hopes, and their eternal search for peace.
Bali is also becoming increasingly recognized as the center of the ethnic art for all of Indonesia. Shoppers can find some of the finest selection of Indonesian and Balinese furniture and art pieces including paintings, woodcarvings, batik, silverware, clay, pottery, jewelry, textiles and clothing.
Bali is whatever you want it to be. A tourist heaven with splendid beaches, a friendly people, a warm climate, cool mountain air, and a slow pace. You get told stories of old, you find new meaning in the simple things of life. You can hike up a trail, watch the birds, visit temples, and buy your gifts. You can fill your own treasure troves with memories with recollections of your own enlightenment when you stood and faced the mountains and gazed at the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Welcome then to Bali, perhaps the last place on this earth that still conjures images of mystique, of beauty, of peace and goodwill and a way of life that is unique in this modern day and age. Here you get a deep sense of satisfaction. It is an environment, it could possibly even be the hospitality that envelops you. You are bewildered by the hues of color, sound and natural beauty. Bali, the last frontier, where the search for the true meaning of life can begin.
Learn more about Bali ; to discover one of the world’s most fascinating cultures, rich in art, sculpture, dance, religion, tradition, and belief. To enjoy the beautiful scenery of the landscapes, volcanoes, lakes, rivers, beaches, rice paddies, and temples; to enjoy Balinese food and drink ;to find some of the finest selection of art work.
