You can find here a selection of photography essay from the
region of South East Asia. These journalistic reports can be reproduced
in different types of Media, such as specialized Magazines, Newspapers,
Internet portals and else. Only photography samples are displayed
here but for written articles, they can be available on request.
Borobudur and Prambenan in Yogjakarta, Indonesia - 2002
In the middle of the island of Java stands the city of Yogjakarta which
is considered to be the cultural center of Indonesia. Before the arrival
of Islam, Hindhuism and Buddhism played a significant role and left
two massive temples: the Borobudur of Buddhism religion and the Prambenan
of Hindu heritage. See
report and photography samples here
Son Khran Festival in Bangkok, Thailand - 2002
Two weeks in April are considered to be hottest time of the year in
Thailand. The temperatures can rise up to 45 degrees. Thai people celebrate
for a few days this critical time, by partying and playing with water.
The entire country is at rest only for the people, especially youngsters,
to enjoy this particular time. See
report and photography samples here
Social Overview of the capital Jakarta, Indonesia - 2001 / 2003
Jakarta is a city full of contrast, where all political decisons are
made for the entire Archipelago. The end in 1998 of the Soharto regime
gave to people new hopes for a better living, a better future. However,
four years later, life has not changed, and people still struggle to
make a honest living. See
report and photography samples here
Social
Overview of the capital Bangkok, Thailand - 2002 / 2004
Bangkok is a city full of life, where in every corner of every street,
there are foodstalls, markets, colourful altars and buddhist temples.
Every street is a small village within the city. The capital of the
Kingdom of Smiles is the arrival point of millions of tourists, from
all other the world, coming to enjoy the real Asia. See
report and photography samples here
Cockfighting in Bali, Indonesia - 2001
In Bali, cockfightings play a very important role in their society.
Everyday, it is possible to find a place where people gather to play
and bet on this game. However, spilling the blood on the ground is also
for the Hindu Balinese people extremely important for the Gods. It is
an important part of their religion to appease the Gods by giving them
fresh blood. See
report and photography samples here
People of Sumba, Indonesia - 2002
Sumba, a remote island between Timor in the East and Sumbawa in the
West, is a place that is well known for the 'ikats', a traditional fabric
they produce locally. These fabrics are considered to be the best of
Indonesia and local people wear them for special ceremony and events. See
report and photography samples here
Children in the City of Jakarta, Indonesia - 2001 / 2003
Jakarta, the Capital City of Indonesia, is the place where most business
and political decisions are made. However, the city is made up of many
inner villages where people try to cope with their own daily business
and activities. Children are left there, after school or after their
religious duties, in the street, a smile on their face but not a bright
future ahead. See
report and photography samples here
Demonstration in Paris, France, against the planned war in Irak - 2003
In February this year, took place around the World, huge demonstrations
against the planned war in Irak, by a few politicians in the Pentagon.
As we can see today, the people's voice was not heard, the planned war
took finally place and was raged for a few weeks. Here follows a photography
selection of people in Paris down the street. See
report and photography samples here
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Borobudur and Prambenan in Yogjakarta, Indonesia - 2002
In the middle of the island of Java stands the city of Yogjakarta which
is considered to be the cultural center of Indonesia. Before the arrival
of Islam, Hindhuism and Buddhism played a significant role and left
two massive temples: the Borobudur of Buddhism religion and the Prambenan
of Hindu heritage.
