Jakarta from the Sea

You sometime may ask why the sky above Jakarta is rarely blue. Well, it is the answer. The pollution from many factories around the city makes the air is not good for our health.

I got the picture when I was standing on a wharf in Ancol, North Jakarta. From the place I was standing, you could see Jakarta from different perspective.

Big Durian

Singaporean, like Indonesian, Malaysian, and other South East Asian people find their selves as die hard fans of durian fruit. The ugly face of the fruit doesn't stop them to eat this stinky yellow fruit.

I was traveling around this boring city when I noticed that the Esplanade Theater is not more than like big durian. I think Singapore was dreaming to make the theater building to be "new Sydney Opera House" while the execution is poor. Long exposure is needed if you want to take pictures in night time like this.

Jukung

Jukung is one of Indonesian traditional boat. The shape may vary, but the main part like the wings are always there to make the boat keep in balance in extreme situation such as bad weather.

This is the picture when I was in a photography hunting in Padang-padang Beach, near Uluwatu, Bali. The colorful boat was very contrast on white sand and under blue sky. I attached my PL filter to get the blue of the sky and the sea.

Indonesia!

It is different to watch football game from television and watch directly in the stadium. In the stadium, you may feel the atmosphere of the game. You may sing and yell freely.

It was a game in the Asian Cup between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia in Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta. I almost missed the game as the ticket had been sold out. Thank to Andy for the "last minute ticket". I took this picture to capture the atmosphere when Indonesia's Elie Aiboy scored the goal. Unfortunately Indonesia lost the game in the injury time. But it's fine as the Indonesian player showed a good game.