By now I should be back in Central Java to judge the final of the 2009 Garuda Indonesia International Photo Contest. Three years ago, I came here after the eruption of Mount Merapi (Mountain of Fire). This is another image of the surrounding area caused by the eruptions. You may have seen Ashes And Rocks,
Mount Merapi’s Excavation
and The Art Of A Disaster
earlier on in this website.
Looking up an image to publish from my draft, I found this one, which was captured in 2007. I came across this interesting image in the lily pond at the Bogor Botanical Gardens, Indonesia. Actually I was attracted by the pattern and colour of the item.
The misty environment set a serene mood for this beautiful lake of West Java. Calm water in the lake is a clear indication of a situation without breeze. Good separation of the different layers of the landscape provides a sense of depth for the whole image.
While the enchanting Situ Patengan embraced me, I managed to freeze the moment of the serenity of this leading resort.