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Photo of the day and photo journals from Bali and Lombok.
Photo of the Day - Sangeh
The most popular place for tourists on Bali is, without a doubt, the Sangeh Monkey Forest .
Great Places for Photography in Bali
Bali naturally lends itself to photographers . Stunning panoramas at every turn, mountains and seascapes, the happiness of the Balinese people, colourful festivals and even the heady tourist areas…
Photo of the Day – Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali
One of my favourite paces to spend a morning is located in the small village of Candikuning not far from Danau Bratan . The awesome Bali Botanical Gardens known as Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali .
Photo of the Day: Pura Batu Bolong, Lombok
As most of you know I have visited just about every temple on the island of Bali and during my recent visit to Lombok , I was interested to note the comparison between the temples of Bali and that of…
Photo of the Day: Twin Lakes – North Bali
Almost everybody who visits Bali inevitably heads north to view the ‘lake on the water’- Pura Ulu Danau Bratan .
Photo Journal – Puri Taman Ujung, East Bali
One of my favourite places to visit in Bali on the east end of the island is Taman Sukasada ; more commonly known as Puri Taman Ujung .
Photo of the Day – Taman Narmada, Lombok
Taman Narmada is one of those places in Lombok that you just have to visit; even if its only for the experience.
Photo of the Day: Pasar Maja Langu
A great time to check out a shopping fiesta in Bali is the day following Nyepi . This day is a Balinese holiday known as Ngembak Geni .
Photo of the Day: Surfers at Senggigi Beach – Lombok
On my last visit to Lombok we decided to upmarket our accommodation a tad from our usual homestay tradition and chose the Sengggi Beach Hotel .
Photo of the Day: Pura Ulu Danau Bratan
The two most photographed places on the island of Bali undoubtedly are the sea temple of Pura Tanah Lot and the other, Pura Ulun Danau Bratan located 2 hours north of Kuta on the shores of Lake…
Photo of the Day -Denpasar Museum
The museum is located opposite Puputan Square in Denpasar . Set in traditional grounds, adjacent to Pura Jagatnata, a visit to the museum is a relaxing and affordable place.
Photo of the Day – Tulamben
The landscape around Tulamben and a large portion of the east coast is dry and boulder strew.
Clouds of Bali – A Photo Journal
Everybody knows that Bali is a photographers’ delight with so many colours; in the landscapes, the people and their dress, markets, the culture, and of course, the fabled sunsets.
Photo of the Day: Kuta Flashback
One thing I really enjoy doing is to go through the photo images I have taken over the decades of travel in Indonesia and in particular Bali .
Photo of the Day: Sumatran Nasi Padang
At one time (until they moved to Jalan Legian ) ACC Padang was down a small lane ( Gang Ronta ) that runs off Poppies Lane 2 . It was my favourite nasi padang place in Bali.
Photo of the Day: Banyumelek, Lombok
Of the three major pottery villages on the island, Banyumulek is probably the best to visit for first timers to Lombok .
Photo of the Day: Orchids in Bali
The whole of South-east Asia is renowned for its botanical specimens of vast proportions and Orchids are just one of these species.
Photo of the Day: Kuta Beach
Without a doubt, the most popular free activity for all tourists to the island of Bali is to see the sunset at Kuta Beach .
Photo of the Day: Travelling North of Senggigi in Lombok
Not soon after leaving the tourist area of Senggigi in Lombok did the true value of this drive become apparent. Wide sweeping bays with the Lombok Straits stretched out across the horizon.
Photo of the Day: Mountainous Bali
I have always been a great lover of the mountains wherever I have travelled in the world.
Photo of the Day: Tirtagangga Water Palace, East Bali
Located just north of Amlapura in the regency of Karangasem on the east coast of Bali, the picturesque water palace of Tirtagangga is simply outstanding.
Pura Ulun Danau Bratan – A Photo Journal
A two hour drive north of Kuta will bring you to one of the most photographed temples on the island of Bali – Pura Ulun Danau Bratan near Bedugul .
Photo of the Day: Gunung Kawi
A breathtaking and awe-inspiring site located two kilometres south of Tampaksaring , Gunung Kawi is two rows of ancient royal tombs on the banks of the Pakerisan River deep in a ravine overlooked by…
Photo of the Day: Lombok to Bali
As anyone one will tell you that has regularly taken photos when thousands of feet up in the air is quite a hit-and-miss venture.
Photo of the Day: Dusk at Candi Dasa
I absolutely adore Candi Dasa . It is a peaceful enclave that once was a tourist stronghold and is without a doubt the most underrated part of Bali .
Photo of the Day: Café Garam – Amed
Located on the south-east corner of Bali , Amed is a walk back to the Bali of old and so peaceful. It is a low-key Balinese village scene.
Photo of the Day: Selaparang Airport, Lombok
I have been travelling around the archipelago of Indonesia for quite a few decades now and subsequently you get to see a lot of domestic airports.
Lombok: A Photo Journal
Lombok is the island located directly east of Bali across the 1300m deep Lombok Strait . Anyone who has visited Bali and Lombok will tell you the latter has a fraction of the tourism of Bali.
Photo of the Day: The Herons of Petulu
In one of the most scenic areas on the island and directly north-east of Ubud in Central Bali is located the village of Petulu is famed for its artists, dancers and carvers of wood and stone.
Photo of the Day: Sculptures
One of the great delights in travelling around the island of Bali or even walking the streets of the tourist strip is the amazing and curious things you come across.
Photo of the Day: Pura Taman Ayun - Mengwi
Pura Taman Ayun was built in 1634 by the the Raja, I Gusti Agung Anom. The kingdom of Mengwi was powerful enough to control large parts of Badung , Tabanan and Gianyar from the first part of the 17th…
Photo Journal: Pura Luhur Uluwatu – Bukit Peninsula
One of the nicest temples you can visit and, one that’s on the regular tourist track, is Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple . It is one of Bali's six major temples collectively known as Sad Kahyangan Jagat .
Photo of the Day: Loo with a View
There’s comes a time on your travels on the island of Bali when nature calls and you just-gotta-go.
Photo of the Day: Singaraja
Singaraja is often referred to as Lion City and is a photographers delight. Located on the north coast just east of Lovina, Singaraja was once the capital of Bali under Dutch colonial administration.
Photo Journal: Cakranegara – Lombok
When I first arrived in Lombok it was late in the afternoon and subsequently headed straight to our accommodation in Senggigi .
Photo of the Day: Motorbike Mania
The ubiquitous form of transport throughout Indonesia is without a doubt the motorcycle. Not only do they ‘possess’ the road, they are a cheap form of transport used by a majority of Indonesians.
Photo of the Day: Cidomo’s in Lombok
Over the decades I have ridden in most horse-drawn means of transport across the archipelago. However, there was one form that I wasn’t eager to ride in and, I still haven’t.
Photo of the Day: Jimbaran Bay
Bali has some fabulous restaurants both up-market and those that are reasonably priced but still serving quality fare.
Photo Essay: Images of Bali
How many of you can remember your very first time to Bali ? Before you even left your home shore, what images of the island did you conjure up in your mind?
Photo of the Day: Magical Sunset
One of the delights for travellers and tourists alike is the fabulous sunsets in Bali and Lombok .
Photos from a Plane: Lombok
Most of us know the difficulty of taking photos out of a plane window. It’s bad enough attempting to get that perfect shot through layers of whatever the windows are made of and on top of that, the…
Photo of the Day: Loading the Boat
The beach south of Padang Galak in Sanur is often used as a place to load small boats carrying goods and supplies to the small island of Nusa Penida just off the east coast of Bali.
Photo of the Day: On the Road
The cool thing about travel in Bali is getting out of the tourist areas and onto the road exploring the countryside.
Photo of the Day: Tirtagangga
Located just north of Amlapura in the regency of Karangasem on the east coast of Bali , the picturesque water palace of Tirtagangga is simply outstanding.
Photo of the Day: Shapes and Deception
As a traveller I am constantly on the lookout for the unusual to photograph. This could be in the shape of buildings, objects or in some cases, animals and humans.
Photo Journal: A Botanical Early Morning
There is that certain something special about early morning and especially in the mountains of Bali .
Photo of the Day: Wayang Golek
The diversity of the cultures across the archipelago has never ceased to amaze me.
Photo of the Day: Matahari Square
Most newcomers to Bali generally head to Matahari Square for a bit of shopping and window-gazing.
Photo of the Day: Up in the Mountains
I absolutely delight in travelling around Bali ; exploring, meeting the locals, tasting traditional foods and in general, immersing myself in all that Bali has to offer.
Photo of the Day: Just a Glimpse
It will never cease to amaze me the things you find, see and experience on your travels in Bali , or to that fact, Indonesia .
Photo of the Day: Sunset Dreaming
Over the decades I must have taken literally thousands of sunset images. A few were crap mainly because you have fellow travellers walking in front of your lens or the light changes for various…
Photo of the Day: On the Road
In my opinion, the most delightful part of being in Bali is getting away from the cacophony of the tourist strip and heading up country; being ‘ on the road ’ or road trips.
Photo of the Day: Gone Fishing
One of the delights of paradise isle is the beaches; although at the moment you wouldn’t think so of Kuta Beach considering the tidal pollution that just happens to occur on a yearly basis.
Photo of the Day: Balinese Handicrafts
Wherever I travel on the island of Bali , it never ceases to amaze me at the artistic array of handicrafts produced by the Balinese .
Photo Journal: Pasar Seni - Sukawati
The market town of Sukawati is one place you will inevitably pass through when travelling to Ubud , the mountain areas of Bali or to the East coast of the island.
Photo of the Day: Nasi Padang
One of the great things about Bali is the traditional food . There are of course a plethora of restaurants serving cuisine from around the world but, there are also numerous warungs that prepare the…
Photo of the Day: Lingas in Goa Gadjah
Between Peliatan and Bedulu , the antiquity of Goa Gadjah is located on the side of the road some 25 kilometres from Denpasar .
Photo of the Day: Mangroves
One attraction tourists to Bali seldom visit is the Mangrove Information Centre in Sanur located on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai at Suwung Kauh .
Photo of the Day: Candi Dasa Lagoon
Without a doubt, the most underrated part of Bali has to be Candi Dasa . It is a peaceful enclave that once was a tourist stronghold, but now, after the terrorist activity of recent years it has…
Photo of the Day: Storm Brew from Hell
Most of you are familiar with the weather during the rainy season in Bali . When it rains it’s like a waterfall from the sky.
Photo Journal: Pura Sakenan
Located on the Bypass between Kuta and Sanur , just after the turnoff for the port of Benoa you will find a road bridge that spans 1km of the Benoa Strait and this will lead you to Serangan , or…
Photo of the Day: Badung Traditional Market
I have this great passion for markets and there are numerous in Bali ; some good and some that are totally gross.
Photo of the Day: Street Eating
Travellers to Bali are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to food. There are a multitude of international restaurants serving all manner of scrumptious food.
Kerta Gosa: A Photo Journal
Located about a two hour drive right from Kuta to the eastern part of Bali is Klungkung .
Photo of the Day: Bringing in the Boats
There are so many things to do in Bali that I find delightful and none more so than walking down to the beach just after sunrise and watch the fishermen arriving after a night’s fishing.
Photo of the Day: Pura Ulun Danau Bratan
A two hour drive north of Kuta will bring you to one of the most photographed temples on the island of Bali - Pura Ulun Danau Bratan near Bedugul .
Photo of the Day: Doors n’ Locks
We open them, close them and, sometimes even bang on them or become frustrated when we can’t open them.
Photo of the Day: Asmat Carvings
Nearly every tourist at some time or another has returned home with a piece of woodcarving or similar handicraft to warmly remind them of their holiday in Bali and indeed, all manner of handicrafts…
The Orchids of Bali – A Photo Journal
You see them in the lobbies of the hotels you stay in or in the gardens and, in offerings made to the Gods, you might even have one given to you as a greeting or see them at a temple and, you will…
Photo of the Day: Puputan Square, Denpasar
The capital of Bali ever since it gained independence from the Dutch, Denpasar is a bustling and energetic city that possesses a lot of attractions for tourists and travellers.
Photo of the Day: Diabetic Nightmare
If you have a sweet tooth, as I do, then the shop located inside the Centro Discovery Mall on Jalan Kartika Plaza in Tuban will be your major destination whenever you visit the area.
Photo of the Day: Baskets, Pasar Ubud
If you are like me and leave everything around and not in its right place, then you definitely need some kind of storage. Candika is forever on my back about being so untidy.
Photo of the Day: Kuta Beach Pollution
For quite some time now the once pristine Kuta Beach has suffered from an ongoing bad case of pollution .
Photo of the Day: Ngis
Everybody that travels to Bali is inevitably in awe with the spectacular panoramas of verdant rice fields (padi) hugging the sides of mountains or laid out before them like a green tapestry across an…
Photo of the Day: Bukit Mungsu Market
The area around Danau Bratan is one of stunning panorama and its centrepiece being Pura Ulu Danau Bratan .
Photo of the Day: Breakfast at Pasar Adat
Friends and fellow travellers often ask me how Candika and I eat so cheaply when in Bali or other places in the Indonesian Archipelago . I have only two words for them – eat local.
Klenteng Ong Tay Jen – A Photo Essay
Actually, this stunning Chinese temple has the full name of Klenteng Ong Tay Jen Griya Kong Co Dwipayana .
Photo of the Day: Centro Sunset
One of my many passions is clouds. I delight in their forms and colours. One thing I do possess is this uncanny knack of predicting rain and seldom been wrong.
Photo of the Day: Jukungs at Amed
On the far east of the island of Bali you will find the quiet, sleepy fishing village of Amed . For centuries fishermen have enjoyed and fished the waters around the serene bay.
Photo of the Day: Pura Dalem Khayangan Setra
So many people travel out into the countryside to visit some of the most spectacular temples on the island.
Chinese New Year – A Photo Essay
Imlek or Chinese New Year is a spectacular and colourful affair in Indonesia and an event not to be missed if you are travelling in the archipelago.
Photo of the Day: Candika
I have had a few emails from the readers of WhyGo Bali (previously Baliblog ) asking just who is Candika and why don’t I post a foto of her. Truth is it didn’t really occur to me to do that.
Photo of the Day: Candi Bentar - Kuta Beach
One attraction sure to please all visitors to Bali is the Candi Bentar currently under construction on Kuta Beach near the Sailfin Restaurant on Jalan Pantai Kuta .
Photo of the Day: Early Morning at Kuta Beach
Unfortunately Kuta Beach at the moment is not a good sight with a lot of crap washed to shore by the recent storms.
Photo of the Day: Fresh Fruit
One of the greatest delights when travelling up country in Bali are the surprises you see on the side of the road and the greatest of all has to be the fruit carts selling fresh produce at a fabulous…
Photo of the Day: Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali
Located in the small village of Candikuning not far from Danau Bratan is the Bali Botanical Gardens , its full name being Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali .
Photo of the Day: Gunung Kawi
The sacred site of Gunung Kawi in Central Bali is one of my favourite places on the island. Although it is a very steep descent into the valley, the sheer pleasure of what you see is overwhelming.
Photo of the Day: Ceremonial Umbrellas
Several years ago I revisited Goa Gadjah in Central Bali to not only visit friends living in the nearby villages, but also to observe if there had been any major changes to the sacred place.
Photo of the Day: Tanjung Benoa
One of my favourite pastimes is exploring old harbours. In particular, comparing the different types of sailing crafts and the larger boats that are moored there.
Photo of the Day: Mountain High Mist
One of the greatest delights about travelling in the countryside of Bali is the amazing natural sights you see.
Photo of the Day: Pura Dalem Surya
There are times when you travel around the island when right out of nowhere a pleasant surprise befalls your eyes. This I what I like about driving around the mountainous areas of Bali .
Photo of the Day: East Bali
Travel to the east coast of the island and you will be pleasantly surprised, especially if you are into photography.
Bali Photo: Legong Dancers
Legong Dancers Balinese culture is endlessly fascinating - and these traditional Legong dancers in Ubud are a prime example of that. original photo: FriskoDude
Random Bali photo of the moment
Okay, so this is cheating a bit because it's not actually Bali. It's the next-door island of Lombok , but it would take a sharp eye to tell the two apart from this view.
Random Bali photo of the moment
Here's a lovely photo of a lovely beach at the Seraya Shores bungalows in East Bali. The place only has 5 rooms in 3 bungalows, but it's highly recommended by Nick and other former guests.
Random Bali photo of the moment
If you haven't been to Bali yet you are in for a pleasant surprise. Nearly every square inch is photogenic all year round, but some of the most dramatic scenery can be found when exploring the…
Baliblog photos....they're gggreat!!!!
Baliblog has many photos uploaded into it Flicker account that may be of interest. (I wrote this article once before but the system locked up at the internet cafe I'm using, so here we go again).
Photography in Bali
•Bali is a photographer's dreamland. The range of subjects available here is amazing, the light is consistent and the people are open to being photographed.
Photographer coming to Bali
Some people have it going on. One of those people is Rebecca Picard , a professional photographer, who travels all over the world. Rebecca is coming to Bali soon to shoot for Lonely Planet .
Interview with Darvis: Painted photographs in Bali
Darvis is a one of a kind person I have run into, while living in Bali. Maybe Bali attracts unique people, or maybe they get that way after living here for a while.