The Faithful Bathing at Tirta Temple, Bali | Monochrome Monday
The faithful bathing in holy water at the Tirta Empul temple. Tirta Empul temple is a Hindu Balinese water temple located near the town of Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia.
Ethereal Bali
Mid afternoon and the mountains disappear behind a curtain of fog. Though near the equator, the temperature drops; a chilling breeze gently stirs leaves. Twin pagodas appear to be floating,…
Winged Beauty of Bali
The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is thought to be the largest moth in the world, with a wing span of 4 -5 inches, is found in tropical regions of Asia.  This beauty is…
Reflections Across the Koi Pond
The shimmering water, the colorful koi, and the reflections of the gayly dressed ladies across the way make for a vibrant abstract. The Pura Tirta Empul, where the image was…
In Bali – Rice is Life
In Bali rice is life. The cycles of community life are centered around the cycles of rice farming. Yes, rice is the island’s staple food - but it is much…
Too Many Walls?
We build too many walls and not enough bridges.  Isaac Newton Walls, what handy things. They can hold stuff up, keep stuff in, or keep stuff out. We can decorate…
Peaceful Bali Rice Fields
When I think of peaceful I think of the ancient rice fields of Bali. Idyllic, serene, peaceful and more. A spiritualness too. The cycle of planting and harvesting of the rice fields is a…
Sail Away
Wild Weekly Photo Challenge – Escape
Thinking about Escape. Am I wanting to escape from something, or do I want to escape to someplace, or am I contemplating the act of escape? The Tropic Theater, Key West,…
Photo Challenge: Smiling Faces Make Me Happy
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion _Â Dalai Lama This weeks Photo Challenge asks what makes me happy? A lot…
Travel Theme: Curves – Liquid Bamboo
For this week's Travel Theme: Curves I resorted to some Photoshop trickery again to completely alter the appearance of a clump of bamboo I photographed in Bali into a curvy abstract shape of greens.…
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