Indonesia - One photo a day

[Mares de Morros_XXI]

indonesia Tropical paradise!!
thanks for the photos!

[paw25694]

Your welcome

[paw25694]

42. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, Bali. Jatiluwih isi famous for the beautiful rice terraces unfolding from the foot of mountain until the coastal side and its unique irrigation system or Subak. It is one of places to visit in Bali with the beautiful view as according to its name from Jati and luwih, where Jati mean really and Luwih meaning especial, good, and beautiful or the equivalent. The local paddies are planted in this place look typically of the high relative size plant if it is compared with other pre-eminent paddy planted by most farmers in Bali. Jatiluwih is also saving the cultural potency, especially history of the Petali Temple existence that is related to the power of Ida Dalem Waturenggong King in Keraton Gelgel (1460 - 1552). The distance from Denpasar to Jatiluwih is about 48 km and it is situated in upstate of Tabanan town (28 Km).



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c/o bocavermelha-l.b. of flickR

[gliazzurra]

keep the pics coming my friend..

[paw25694]

^ thanks gliaz

[paw25694]

43. Bidadari Island, Nusa Tenggara Timur. Bidadari Island is only few kms away from Komodo island. It is famous for its vivid blue waters, beautiful white sandy beach, and stunning scenery. Snorkeling is highly recommended here.



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by Jin Aili of flickR

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44. Sipisopiso Waterfall, North Sumatra. Sipisopiso located near Tongging, on the northwestern tip of Lake Toba, North Sumatra. The name Sipisopiso means "like knives" (ie. "seperti pisau-pisau" in Malay). Sipisopiso is visible from the vantage point at Tongging, where one can also enjoy scenic views of Lake Toba. Sipisopiso Waterfall emerges from an underground river in the Karo plateau and plunges 120 meters off a sheer cliff into the ravine below.



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c/o Sjeem - Rickr™

[Balandra]

WOW...!!! excelent work

[paw25694]

thanks Balandra
for 1 April
45. Fatahilah Museum, Jakarta. Fatahilah museum is located in Jakarta's old town (Oud Batavia). The old colonial building was built in 1627 by the Dutch East Indies Company during the Dutch occupation in Indonesia. It was used as a city hall. The museum has underground prison cells, and during the 17th and 18th centuries had been used to held both criminals and indigenous people who opposed the dutch colonial.



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c/o rachmadi of flickR

[paw25694]

46. Wayag Bay, Raja Ampat, West Papua. Many tiny islands and blue lagoons make up this great island group called Wayag. Stunning Wayag is the ultimate “dream island” of jungle-covered rock outcrops and waters of every imaginable shade of blue and green. Diving here is also spectacular with excellent reef scenery and marine life around these small tropical islands.



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c/o Patrik Nilsson of flickR

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47. Ngarai Sianok (Sianok Canyon) or Ngarai Sihanouk, West Sumatra. The 150 meter deep canyon lies on the outskirts of Bukittinggi. It is an incredibly picturesque area, lush green with a river winding through the bottom of the steep-walled canyon. West Sumatrans claim it is unrivalled for natural beauty in all of Indonesia, and locals frequently take visitors and friends on outings here.



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c/o unser1589 of flickR

[CORLEONE]

I'm Going to BALI, LOMBOCK and KOMODO ISLAND in May!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm crazy about it!!!!

[CORLEONE]

I'm Going to BALI, LOMBOCK and KOMODO ISLAND in May!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm crazy about it!!!! Lovely pics...

[gratist]

thank you very much for uploading these great pictures!
whose photos are they? i would like to put it on my website (http://tourism-indonesia.net)
I am collecting all information related to promoting Indonesia's tourism.

[paw25694]

Originally Posted by CORLEONE

I'm Going to BALI, LOMBOCK and KOMODO ISLAND in May!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm crazy about it!!!!

that's awesome! if you need helps, just go to the Indonesian SSC forum and ask hope you enjoy your holiday

Originally Posted by gratist

thank you very much for uploading these great pictures!
whose photos are they? i would like to put it on my website (http://tourism-indonesia.net)
I am collecting all information related to promoting Indonesia's tourism.

thanks. I put the name of the photographer in each post (which is most of them are uploaded in flickr.com), you can see it. anyway nice site

[paw25694]

48. Peucang Island, Banten. Peucang island is a small but very beautiful, unique and pleasant tropical island with a white sandy beach, blue coastal waters and enchanting coral reefs. Various species of wild animals are found in its forest. Located northwest of Ujung Kulon National Park, some 77 km from Labuan in Pandeglang regency, Peucang island is one of the country's tourist resorts suitable for ecotourism and marine tourism activities, as well as adventure.



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by DerWilly of flickR

[gratist]

Originally Posted by paw25694

thanks. I put the name of the photographer in each post (which is most of them are uploaded in flickr.com), you can see it. anyway nice site

Okay will try to contact them. Thanks

[paw25694]

April 5th

49. Istana Bogor (Bogor Palace), West Java. Istana Bogor is one of 6 Presidential Palaces in Indonesia. The palace is noted for its distinctive architectural, historical, features, as well as the adjoining botanical gardens. It was built in August 1744. The Bogor Botanical Gardens are located 60 km south of the capital of Jakarta in Bogor, Indonesia. The botanical gardens are situated in the city center of Bogor and adjoin the Istana Bogor (Presidential Palace). The gardens cover more than 80 hectares and are said to be the inspiration of Sir Stamford Raffles who was governor of Java from 1811-1816.



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c/o From Afghanistan With Love of flickR

[paw25694]

50. The Ramayana Ballet, Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta. The Ramayana Ballet is a dramatic performance that tells the story of Ramayana, the classic Hindu tale of honour, magic and courage. Performed on various dates over a six-month period, the Ramyana Ballet involves hundreds of dancers and is performed in a wonderful outdoor setting within the country’s famous Prambanan temple complex. Built in the ninth century, the temple is the largest complex of its kind in Java and is famed throughout the whole of Indonesia for its spectacular beauty. This performance is able to unite various Javanese arts such as dance, drama and music on one stage and one momentum to present the Ramayana story, a legendary epos written by Walmiki in Sanskrit language.The entire story is presented in a series of dance movements done by beautiful dancers accompanied by gamelan music. There is no dialog among the dancers. The only storyteller is the sinden or the female singer who describes the coarse of the story through Javanese songs with her typical voice.



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c/o Jean-Luc Weber / jil webb of flickR

[paw25694]

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