Indonesia

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I haven't posted in a while but I have been enjoying some of the amazing photography members have been posting here recently.

I have finally finished editing and organizing the photos from my September trip to Indonesia. I have attached a few images to this email, and anyone interested in seeing additional images can visit one of my photography websites (http://n-images.net/indonesia-september-2016/ or http://www.seancaffrey.com/album/indonesia/).

I visited three of the largest Indonesian Islands- West Sumatra, Borneo (Kalimantan), and Java. From the 3rd to 16th centuries, Java was home to great Hindu and Buddhist empires. These empires produced astonishing architectural monuments such as the gigantic stupa of Borobudur (c. 800) and the Shiva temple Prambanan (c 850). The Borobudur temple is particularly magnificent. It consists of nine platforms and is covered with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. Java is also home to the otherworldly volcanic landscape of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park where I spent two consecutive nights trying to photograph the star-filled night sky above the volcanoes. In Kalimantan, I traveled on a private houseboat in search of orangutans. They are quite adorable. However, the most memorable portion of the trip took place on the incredibly muddy island of Siberut. I spent four nights in the home of an indigenous Mentawai family. The Mentawai people deep in the jungle of Siberut are one of the few remaining cultures in the world where modern technologies have not yet made a dramatic impact. The closest electricity to the home I stayed in was an 8-hour trip consisting of a long hike and dugout canoe ride. During my stay, I participated in the family’s daily activities. These included hunting for birds and monkeys with poisoned tipped wooden arrows.


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[blitz]

Those are amazing man, especially the night landscapes.

[Eride]

Awesome stuff man, such a cool experience, love the orangutans!

[taemo]

Some awesome shots, love the landscape photos.
Indonesia is also on our bucket list.

How did you communicate with the indigenous people? Did you had a local with you?

[msommers]

Quality work as always, Sean!

#16 and 22-25 are my favourites.

[smc]

Originally posted by taemo
Some awesome shots, love the landscape photos.
Indonesia is also on our bucket list.

How did you communicate with the indigenous people? Did you had a local with you?

Yes I traveled with an ex-mentawai tribe member who now lives in Sumatra and spoke English, Indonesian, and the Mentawai language. He organized the trip and bought supplies and gifts for the locals. Lots of sugar and tobacco. That's right, we brought diabetes and cancer.

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Originally posted by Eride
Awesome stuff man, such a cool experience, love the orangutans!

I saw your profile on FStoppers, very impressive work.

Whenever I see your photos I kick my self for not spending more time photographing the mountains when I had the chance. Not that I'd end up with photos as nice as yours.

[sl888]

Another amazing set to add to your already amazing portfolio. To partake in their way of life must have been a very unique experience.

I gotta get the F outta Calgary!!