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.
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.
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,…
This week's post is the second of three posts of portraits I have collected from around the world. The first was "A Brief Moment - Portraits" which you can find…
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