Jembatan Merah is my home....

Jemabatan Merah means "red bridge". This is where I live. Ok, not exactly on the bridge but pretty close. When locals ask I simply tell them "Jembatan Merah". I pass this bridge daily. It is a weird 3 way intersection with no stop signs and I still, after 4 months, haven't figured out who actually has the right of way. People honk, not to be rude but to simply make fellow motorists aware. I figured I needed to shoot this for my blog. I really like the color coordination of the Indo flag, motor lights, and the red bridge.

A Vespa shrine and a bridge at sunset

Yesterday I purchased the Nikon SB-600, an external flash.  I am looking to broaden my night shots with artificial light.  Particularly, using the flash to light up subjects at various angles.  Last night I practiced lighting up an old vespa that was mounted on top of some boulders.  I set up my camera for 10 to 15 second exposures.  During an exposure I went around the vespa and fired the flash several times at different angles.

Another cool feature about the SB-600 is that it can be triggered wirelessly.  The flash came with a stand, which I can use to position the flash within 33 feet of the camera.  This will be helpful for my night shots as well as portraits. 

Going to the barber shop - Obama

Last night I got my hair cut at a barber shop called Obama.  I've been there a few times to cut my hair and they are always nice and friendly towards me.  For 50 cents a hair cut you can't go wrong.  Last time I got a "Beckham" cut, which is a little mohawk.  This time I declined and just got a short buzz cut.  

A bridge near UKDW

Lens Update:  Yesterday I went to the camera shop and picked up my lens.  It was not broken or scratched.  PHEW!!!  All I needed to do was replace the cracked filter.  

From the yellow bridge...

I love shooting here in Indo.  I don't get any quizzical looks, which I am familiar with back in the States.  People seem more intrigued by my shooting more than anything else.  While shooting tonight a gentlemen came up to me and we chatted about photography.  He gave me tips on other bridges and interesting locations.