One of the four lakes in Bali, it has an extend 3.9 square kilometers and 87 meters deep. The lake view can be seen from place near Gobleg village while having tea or coffee. People also stop north of the lake for its view and feed long tail monkeys.
Batur is names of the second highest volcano in Bali 1717 meters and the largest lake 1718 ha, on a normal tour the tourists just admire the view from Kintamani village as there are many restaurants/cafes overthere face to volcano to enjoy the scenery. So mostly they are there during lunch time but for photographers this place is a site to see the sunrise to capture Batur volcano and its lake during sunrise. Adventurers will hike up to the top of Batur volcano to enjoy the sunrise as well.
The location is in Manukaya Tampaksiring dated back to 962, the temple known as Spring temple cause in the main yard of the temple there is a source of water that always come out from the ground. Then the water flow out to several fountains to out side yard where Balinese and some tourists do the purification.
Tirtagangga is a stunning water palace located in the Karangasem Regency of Bali. Built in 1946 by the last king of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, this beautiful complex was inspired by the sacred river Ganges in India. The name “Tirtagangga” itself means “water from the Ganges”. The palace features magnificent gardens, ponds, and waterfalls, along with intricate stone carvings and statues. It’s a serene and picturesque spot, perfect for a peaceful retreat. The complex also serves as a place for religious activities and holy water ceremonies.eastern part of Bali. The area has a source of water so that the King has idea to built bathing place here.
Jukung is a Bali word for traditional boat, means of transportation by fishermen in Bali, perhaps the catamaran got inspiration from this traditional boat. Not many seen in Bali beach cause Balinese prefer to work as farmers than fishermen.
Tanah Lot comes from two words, Tanah means Land and Lot means Sea so a land in this case a huge rock on the sea. This place in sixteen century used by a holy priest from Java gave a Hinduism teaching to local people there. During sunset is the best moment to take pictures here, cause this is one of the best places in Bali so hundreds of people come here during sunset, it becomes difficult to take long exposure shoot. There are two angle for sunset shoot, if low tide we can do low angle one need to walk a little bit so we can put the temple as a foreground and the sun behind. The other angle is high angle shoot from the stall that sell young coconut water known as sunset terrace.
Resting place of Karangasem King, it used to have on pool only but I Gusti Bagus Jelantik or Anak Agung Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, King of Karangasem who was a famous architect extend the area with other pool and building. Taman Ujung Sukasada, also known as Taman Ujung is a beautiful and historic site located in Ujung, Karangasem, Bali. Built in 1901 by the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, this water palace combines European classical architecture with stunning coastal and mountain views. The palace features three large pools, lush gardens, and a unique pavilion called the Balai Kapal(Ship Pavilion) in the middle of the largest pool. It’s a popular spot for photos and offers a serene and picturesque setting.
It locates in the southernmost edge of the Bali island, hundred meters above sea level, the scenery is marvelous especially during sunset. According to inscription in Blanjong and Gianyar this temple was built in 917 by King Sri Kesari Warmadewa. The area of the temple is quite big to explore from north to south, at least need one hour to do it. The temple also were inhabited by hundred of long tailed macaque monkeys. There is Kecak dance performance here start at 18.00 hrs last for an hour portraying the story of Ramayana but during that time the sun also down so you need to choose whether shoot the sun or the dance
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