This is a 5 minute exposure over-looking rice fields. Notice the faint star trails
I am not sure what these things are but I think they are involved in some Hindu ritual/offering. They are often constructed over roads.
Little shops that sell various paintings dominate the streets of Ubud. Many painting styles/paintings are often copied and reproduced.
A Hindu offering. It's not directed at the skull:-)
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Wow, a five minute exposure! How did you keep your hands still while holding the camera for five minutes?--awesome! Really, all your "Bali .0" postings are terrific; both from a photographic point of view and a cultural pov. I must say that I'm going to miss your Indonesia @ Night blog, although I'll be glad to have you guys home. I have learned a great deal about a country, I'm ashamed to admit, that I knew next to nothing about. Your vivid photographs made the learning experience much more enjoyable! Thanks to both you and Melissa--you guys are truly special!
ReplyDeleteThe 5 min. exposure looks very light - was there a full moon? The tall "thing" in #2 looks like some kind of strange plant - glad you explained. Is Bali mainly Hindu, not Muslim? I like the vespa better than the paintings :-) And I love the skull yearning for the Hindu offering... alas, too late. The last photo is really intriguing - love when your photos make me wonder what's going on in the negative space. Very cool. I second what CalBadger says above - you & Mel have enriched our lives!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys for all your support. I really appreciate it. I know that I am very fortunate to have an opportunity to come to Indo and pursue photography. I definitely feel like I am a better photographer after this experience.
ReplyDeleteBali is mostly Hindu. I forget the reason why but it is.
The 5 min exposure was taken with a shutter release cable. You can lock it and take as long of an exposure as you wish. It was a 3/4 moon out with no clouds in the sky.