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Embraced by Asia
Go to Part II - The Silk Road
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Quite honestly, this was a fluke. I never planned it and I hope
the candidness of the image speaks for its self. This was taken while witnessing pilgrims walk through burning embers as part of a spiritual ceremony on Miyajima Island near Hiroshima, Japan. This ceremnoy takes place every fall on the very popular tourist island. I entered this image in the annual National Geographic Traveler Magazine photo contest last year. Although, all the winners were worthy of the recognition, I had hoped and was quite certain I would receive some recognition for this "decisive moment" image. What do you think ?
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Indonesia is one of my favorite places on earth to work. I feel comfortable there and in tune with the environment. I feel as though I am part of giant play and the dynamic actors are naturally speaking to me and my camera as I move stealthfully through the performance. All the while concealed behind a curtain of anonimity. This is a part of the audience at a dance performance on Lombok Island, which is next to Bali Island.
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Java, as are most islands in the archepelego, mystifying. I can't put my finger on it, but I hope I captured it on film. This is Boroburdor Temple complex outside Yogajakarta, Java. I snuck into the complex before the tourists arrrived one early morning.
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Lazy late afternoon in Kupang, Timor, Indonesia.
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Highlands in Java. Dentung Plateau near Yogajakarta. I captured mother and child shopping at the local fruit market. It was noon as you can see by the bright sun in the background and on mother's headwear.
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Just down the path from mother and child I found these shy school girls on their way home from school. As much as I try to remain inconspicuous, there are benefits to surprise meetings.
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In Kupang, there wasn't much to do except sit and watch the play. Unfolding before me were many smaller acts and I was fortunate to witness a few, and now I can share them with you.
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Lonely street scene in Timor, Indo.
All images ©Frank P. Cook(fpc)
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