Wolfgang's photos

Rita Deliana in full body posing, dressed in her Balinese costume.

On the other side can see the Bali Aga village Trunyan and its cementry on the left side. I visited the village and the cementry a time before and set my pix here on several albums. The cementry only can get reached by small boats or by climbing along the steep mountainside.

Wishing to all my photofriends for peace and hope at Christmas and a new year full of better days. Sending strength, love and peace to you all this holiday season. My love and thoughts are with you during the Christmas season and the promise of hope it brings. Hoping that the new year brings new possibilities to all my freinds.

The kid who wishes more photos I captures during my visit in Kesiman. One of the pix is printed to set for her wallpictures.

Mengening Beach is a small and secluded beach located in the Canggu area of Bali. The beach is famous for its black sand, clear water, and relaxed atmosphere.

The 8 years young girl, daughter of the host in my apartment in Sanur on Bali. The cute kid is asking me to set more. of her lovely portraits.

The mythology says that during the dark days, the god Indra led gods and goddesses to save the island from the Mayadanawa (demon of illusion). After a long and bloody fight, the gods destroyed Mayadanawa and his troops. The victory is celebrated as Galungan by Balinese Hindus. During the Ngerebong, holy statues from all temples in Kesiman and nearby subdistricts are taken to the temple. Kesiman people believe that during Ngerobong, gods and goddesses gather at the temple to show off their magical powers for humans and spirits. The gods and goddesses want to convince humans that they will protect the latter from danger and bad deeds and get rid of evil spirits from the area.

Built as a pavillon to the water deity Vishnu, with the Balinese believing that water is one of the most important forces of life. A natural spring feeds into the water features, crystal clear pools and ponds surrounded by gorgeous lush gardens. Away from the crowds, exploring travelers can wander around the tranquil temple grounds and take in the sights at their own pace.

Photo from the local village festival in Sanur on Bali. In this structure, an Ogoh Ogoh figure greets visitors with its frightening gaze.

As a young girl of 16, her first look into my camera was a little shy, before she showed herself the following day in traditional costume. Triana is a girl from the neighborhood who often and happily shows us around our small community (banjar).

A friendly citizen from the Kesiman district of Denpasar welcomes us to take part in the biannual Pengerebaongan festival, which takes place in the temple of the same name. This tradition is held eight days after Kuningan Day, specifically on Radite (Sunday) Pon Wuku Medangsia according to the Balinese calendar system. The Ngerebong ceremony aims as a reminder for Hindus to maintain a harmonious relationship between human and God, between human and another human, and between human and the universe.

Bangkal is an old pig in Bali and is considered a mythical animal that has strength. It is made of velvet fabric. Paraded on Kuningan holiday which is hold the day after I captured this photo.

The Balinese word of rice field is "Padi'" (also called other Balinese words "Uma") which is written in the english way "Paddy" field. The landscape nearby Tabanan isn't famouse like other once on Bali and free of the tourist hotspots.

Longtime friend an father of my host Anom Agung in Sembung. Agung Oka is proud of his age of 92 Years and joining the great ceremony of Otonan mebayuh of his grandson Wira.

Spontaneous portrait photo of a young girl inside the Pengerebongan temple who has just received the blessing of a Pemangku priest. With so many visitors in the temple area, it is easy to take such photos after a short asking and talking with the people.

My nice experience which I visited the second time. Gunung Kawi Sebatu is probably one of my favorite temples in Bali. When I visited on Monday morning I had the temple almost to myself. It’s a beautiful place to wander quietly around and relax in. I gave at least more than an hour to explore the temple (no, it’s not that big, but it is that nice).

Short name called Wira he got the big Otonan ceremony for his Balinese Happy Birthday. The whole celebration is a occasion to always have good influences in his life for his good future.

Two cute kids in Kesiman a district of Denpasar.