Between Hard Places
This tiny weed grows in a place where it is hard to even exist. Somehow it figured out how to survive between these two slabs of pavers.
Our lives can be between a rock and a hard place, where there seems like no hope. But from that comes out beauty and character.
Mall Activities
Almost late afternoon, I was waiting for another group of friends to meet and have supper with.
I am still keeping in touch with some friends from the early days. Some I hadn't met for more than 30 years.mallActivitiescipete town squarecitoscrowdindonesiajakartaleisurepeople
Dirty Used Nylon Brush
I was looking for a macro subject to make a photo of and found this nylon brush.
Growing up, macro photos always fascinates me. The close-ups of ordinary things around me suddenly become unrecognizable or at least looks unfamiliar.
You Are Not Alone
It was not long ago, I realized that life is so much better knowing that I am not alone. We all fell down before, multiple times even. There are a select few people in my life who have inspired me to rise up again and again. I am here, now, pleading you to stand up and try again! You are not alone.
ID Card Required
I am meeting a friend at his place of work. I don't think I have ever been to an office building in Jakarta in the last 15 years or so, other than the bank or the government office.
There is a x-ray machine and a metal detector by the entrance. It was definitely out of the ordinary for me. I don't go out much.CardRequiredbuildinggateindonesiajakartalobbymanhattan squareofficeoneplusoneplus onesecuritytb simatupang
Pedestrian Bridge Under Construction
The street below is quite busy during business hours. Currently, the crosswalk is guarded by two security persons who would stop traffic to let pedestrians to walk across. Most vehicles would stop, but there are usually a few, especially motorcycles, that refuse to stop for pedestrians.
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Knobs, Faders, and Switches
They come in many shapes and layout, but have the same purpose. The digital ones even have layers, just like onions.
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Typical Way to Get Around
Motorcycles are quite common. It is affordable and can cover both short and long distance commute.
There are also motorcycles for hire around the neighborhood. The residence uses them to get to the market, to the train station, and even to get their children to school.TypicalWayGetAroundbintaro jayablurindonesiamotionmotorcycleriderstreettransportation
Traffic Can Be Really Bad
It was Friday evening, the last working day of the week. It looked like a stampede. People fighting over a small piece of the road they can get to get home or to somewhere.
I couldn't imagine myself being stuck in this to and from work, all week.trafficCanReallyBadcarseveningindonesiajakartajamlightsmotorcyclesroad
Gratia Sola Fide
I went to a photography club meet-up that was held on the top floor of Datascrip building in Jakarta.
It was my first time there, so I naturally gravitated to this view. It is definitely a beautiful view from the twelveth floor.
No preparation and no tripod. I just used the ledge to rest the camera and took only one shot, because the event had already started.GratiaSolaFidebuildingscitiscapecolorsdatascripindonesiajakartakemayoranlightslong exposurenighttraffic
Double Trouble
The building was deemed unusable before it was completed. Adding additional 5 stories tilted the whole structure, hence became an unfinished project for years.
Earlier this year, an attempt to demolished the unutilized structure began but got into problems again. Part of the structure collapsed during the demolition process. Fortunately, there were no casualties.DoubleTroublebintaro jayabuildingcarsconstructionfailedindonesiaoverpassroadtraffic
Midafternoon at the Mall
Catching a ride with a friend to meet another group of friends in another mall.
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Right Under the Transmission Line
It was pretty empty back in the days, but now it becomes highly populated area with taller buildings. It makes this high voltage transmission line seemed out of place.
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Wendy's Delivery
When the convenience of fast food is not convenient enough, one can get fast food delivered.
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Situbondo Bus Terminal
The bus station is probably not even an acre. We switched bus, so we didn't have to wait long to get to Surabaya.
The kiosks are mainly food vendors serving affordable local Indonesian meals.bwblack and whitebus stationeast javaindonesiaoneplusoneplus onesitubondoterminaltravel
Ladies Day at Citos
Discount on fashion products is a familiar scene at malls, especially around big holidays.
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Good Morning, Sunshine
Another morning walk sunrise.
I have been trying to putting the miles in the morning again. Sleeping in has spoiled me.bintaro jayacitra dreamhotelmorningoneplusoneplus onesunrisetraffic
Banking Over CGK
Flying is one of my dreams since I was a kid. I am still hoping that I could someday. As a passenger, I haven't flown that often unfortunately. My longest non-stop flight is about 12 hours so far..
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Impromptu and Casual Discussion
Talking about work and life in general on top of an unfinished building, 24 stories high, while waiting for the right kind of light to make some photos.
We used the construction elevator and climbed up some flight of stairs to the rooftop. Thank you for my friend, Ali, for the access. It would have happened without him. I am grateful for Paul for driving me to meet with Ali. We all went to the same university.ImpromptuandCasualDiscussionalibuildingcasablancaconstructionindonesiajakartakota kasablankapaulussunset
Kota Kasablanka
With a huge help from a college friend, I had access to a 24 stories apartment building, still under construction, to make this photo.
We took the crew lift up to the 22nd floor and took the stairs up to the top floor. The journey up was an adventure on its own.
I spent about a couple hours on top, took several photos, and came back to the mall to eat supper.
Thank you, Ali, for the access. I couldn't do it without you.KotaKasablankaalibuildingscasablancaconstructionindonesiajakartakota kasablankalong exposurenightsunset
A Big Orange Dot
The sun was setting right between the buildings. So I couldn't see the sun go beyond the horizon, but it was still an amazing view.
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Sunset Over Kota Kasablanka
Because of my friend's generosity, I had access to a 24 stories building under construction to be able to make this photo.
Getting up to the roof was a story by itself. My first time using the construction elevator.
Thank you very much, Ali.sunsetOverKotaKasablankaalibuildingscasablancaconstructionindonesiajakartakota kasablankamallstreettraffic
Atlas Moth
One of the largest moth in the world, based on the wing surface area. It is bigger than my palm. My sister found it in the front yard. So, this is a wild specimen. It is not in perfect condition. I took some shots from a distance, hoping did not disturb it too much.
