Badung Market

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Badung Market (Pasar Badung) is the largest and one of the most iconic traditional markets in Denpasar, Bali, located along the banks of the Badung River on Jalan Sulawesi. It serves as a bustling cultural and economic hub for locals and visitors alike. After undergoing a major modernization following a fire, the multi-story complex blends contemporary structural design with traditional Balinese architectural accents, featuring wide walkways and good ventilation.The market is a primary destination for fresh produce, tropical fruits, spices, daily groceries, textiles, traditional ceremonial items, and local handicrafts.

A person carrying a large load on their head walks up a set of stairs in a dimly lit indoor space.
An elderly woman sitting on the steps outside a building, reading a book, with a bag beside her and people visible in the background.
A young boy carrying a large woven basket on his head is walking up a staircase, while two women converse near a parked motorcycle at the bottom of the stairs.
A young child walking through a bustling market, carrying a large decorative basket on their head, surrounded by people and various market stalls.
A man standing in a busy market, surrounded by various bags of vegetables and produce on the ground, with a variety of fresh greens and other goods displayed on tables nearby.
A person carrying large woven baskets while walking through a market area with motorcycles parked nearby and a brick building in the background.

Brine-Boiled Fish or Salted-Boiled Fish

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Small fish—typically mackerel, tuna, or scad—are salted and packed tightly into woven bamboo baskets (besek) or cylindrical containers (crokok) before being boiled or steamed in large vats.The combination of heavy salting and boiling acts as a natural preservation method, extending the fish’s shelf life while giving it a distinct salty, savory flavor.In Indonesian culinary terminology, the process itself is called pemindangan, and the resulting product is known as Ikan Pindang

A person wearing a headscarf is bending over a crate, sorting fish at a market. Nearby, there are woven baskets and sacks stacked beside them.
An elderly woman sitting on the ground, sorting through bowls of ingredients in a vibrant food stall with smoky surroundings.
A person bent over a crate of fish in a market, surrounded by baskets and sacks of goods, in a black and white photo.
A black and white image of a market scene featuring a vendor cleaning fish at a stall, surrounded by baskets and other market goods.
A person dressed in a grey hoodie and cap is crouching down, sorting through fresh fish laid out on the ground covered with burlap sacks. The scene is captured in black and white.
A black and white image of a market scene featuring three individuals sorting and preparing fish amidst woven baskets and plastic bags, with sacks stacked in the background.
A woman sorting fish at a local market, surrounded by baskets and containers filled with seafood and other goods.
Three individuals preparing fish in a market setting, surrounded by woven baskets and containers filled with fish. The scene is in black and white.
A collection of woven baskets filled with salted fish, displayed on a market surface, captured in black and white.
Two people sorting seafood in a market, with woven baskets stacked in the background.
A black and white image showing several wrapped food items placed on a stone surface in front of two large cooking pots, with steam rising in the background.
A fish market scene in black and white, featuring two workers sorting and preparing fish among woven baskets filled with seafood.
A person sitting at a market, working on arranging woven baskets. The scene is captured in black and white, showcasing the various sizes of baskets stacked and scattered around, with a bowl of rice or grains nearby.
A black and white image of a bustling market scene featuring baskets filled with fresh fish, arranged in large bowls and surrounded by woven baskets and containers.

Sport Photography

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Sport photography is the art of capturing the speed, skill, emotion, and excitement of athletic competition through photographs. The Balinese photographers who photograph people/runners around Bali and sell the photos through FotoYu, I would describe their work more specifically as event sports photography OR sports lifestyle photography, what do you think?

Agung Volcano

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Mount Agung (Gunung Agung) is Bali’s highest and most sacred volcano, rising 3,031 meters above sea level. It is an active stratovolcano with a dramatic history of eruptions, most notably in 1963, which devastated villages and killed over 1,500 people. Today, it remains closely monitored, with exclusion zones enforced during unrest.

Balinese House Compound

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A Balinese house compound (pekarangan) is a walled family space made up of multiple pavilions, a temple, and communal areas, all arranged according to sacred directional principles (Asta Kosala Kosali) that reflect harmony between humans, nature, and the divine. It is not a single house but a carefully planned microcosm of Balinese cosmology. High walls enclose the compound, ensuring privacy and separating sacred family life from the outside world. The main gate often features carved designs symbolizing protection. It supports multi-generational living, with shared spaces for ceremonies and private pavilions for family members.

Mandala Suci Wenara Wana (Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary)

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The Ubud Monkey Sanctuary (Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary) is a 12.5-hectare sacred temple forest in Ubud, home to around 1,260 Balinese long-tailed macaques. Visitors should treat it as both a cultural site and wildlife habitat, not just a tourist attraction. It has 12.5 hectares of dense forest with temples and stone paths. There are 1,260 Balinese long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis)

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Tirtaempul “Holy Spring” Temple

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Tirta Empul Temple is one of Bali’s most sacred water temples, famous for its holy spring where Balinese Hindus perform purification rituals. Located in Gianyar, it dates back to 962 during the Warmadewa dynasty. Natural springs feeding 30 purification spouts used for the melukat ritual (spiritual cleansing). Legend says the god Indra created the spring to heal his poisoned army, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

Ketupat

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Old Lady makes KETUPAT. Ketupat is a traditional Indonesian and Malay dish made of rice packed inside a woven palm leaf pouch, then boiled until firm. The weaving creates a diamond-shaped casing, and once cooked, the rice inside becomes compact and slightly chewy.

Casting Net

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A casting net (also called a cast net or throw net) is a circular fishing net with weights around its edge, thrown by hand so it spreads out in the air and sinks to trap fish in shallow water. It’s one of the oldest and simplest fishing tools, still widely used in Bali and across the world for catching small bait fish or species near the surface.

Rooster Man

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Roosters hold deep cultural and spiritual importance in Bali, symbolizing bravery, masculinity, and protection, while also playing a central role in sacred rituals such as tajen (cockfighting) where their blood is believed to purify and appease spirits. Beyond ritual use, they are tied to social prestige, community bonding, and traditional identity, though modern debates about animal welfare have complicated their role.

Stage Photography : Legong Lasem Dance

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The Legong Lasem dance is one of Bali’s most famous classical dances, known for its elegance, intricate movements, and storytelling. It is part of the Legong Keraton repertoire, traditionally performed by young girls trained from childhood.Dancers move with precise hand gestures, expressive eyes, and graceful body movements, accompanied by the lively rhythms of a gamelan orchestra. The dance reflects Balinese values of beauty, discipline, and harmony, while also serving as a cultural preservation of ancient court traditions.Dancers wear ornate costumes with golden headdresses, vibrant silk fabrics, and detailed makeup, creating a striking visual spectacle.

Exploring Royal Family Temple : A Historical Marvel

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The temple built in 1634 by the founder of Mengwi kingdom, its a clan temple used to worship to God for the ancestor of Mengwi kingdom. Taman means garden while Ayu means beautiful or suitable for every body. The temple is sorrounded by the moat and has three yard. First yard has cockfighting arena, the second yard has wooden bell tower function to convey message that the ceremony is still going on, and the third yard is where all important shrines located. In this temple you need a wide lense to cover all the important shrines.

A traditional Balinese temple gate made of red brick and stone, surrounded by lush greenery and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
A scenic view of a traditional Balinese temple complex with thatched roofs, ornate structures, and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.
A tranquil scene featuring traditional Balinese temples with multiple tiered roofs, set against a blue sky with clouds. The temples are surrounded by lush greenery and a calm pond with lotus flowers.
A scenic view of traditional Balinese temples with multilevel thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of traditional Balinese temples with tiered roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and bright blue sky.
A row of traditional Balinese pagodas with tiered roofs set against a blue sky with clouds.
A serene view of Balinese temple architecture featuring multiple tiered pagodas, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of several traditional Balinese temples with tiered roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Gitgit Waterfall

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Gitgit Waterfall is one of North Bali’s most iconic waterfalls, famous for its tall plunge, lush jungle setting, and easy accessibility. Located in Buleleng Regency, it’s a must-visit spot for travelers seeking both natural beauty and cultural atmosphere. Gitgit features a near-vertical drop of about 35–40 meters, cascading through a basalt cleft into a clear pool. The approach trail winds past spice trees, village shrines, and small stalls selling local products like cloves and coffee.

Rice

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Its scientific name is Oryza sativa (Asian rice). An annual grass that grows up to 1.2 meters tall, with hollow stems, long flat leaves, and a flowering panicle that produces grains. Feeds over half the world’s population, especially in Asia and Africa. Over 800 million tons produced globally in 2023, with China, India, and Indonesia as top consumers. It has cultural symbolism: often associated with fertility, prosperity, and ritual offerings in many cultures, including Bali, the island where most people earn their living from agriculture.

Lush green rice paddies in Bali with mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Lush green rice terraces with palm trees and mountains in the background, under a cloudy sky.
A scenic view of terraced rice fields in Bali, Indonesia, with lush green rice plants, palm trees, and mountain peaks in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic view of terraced rice fields in Bali, Indonesia, with palm trees and a bright sky during sunrise.
A person standing in rice terraces with lush green plants and a mountain in the background under a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of rice paddies in Bali, Indonesia, with lush green fields and a mountain backdrop. A dog is seen walking along the edge of the paddies under a blue sky.
A scenic landscape of rice terraces in Bali, featuring lush green rice plants and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Scenic view of terraced rice fields in Bali, Indonesia, with palm trees and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic view of terraced rice fields in Bali, Indonesia, with lush green rice plants and a backdrop of mountains under a clear blue sky. Palm trees and colorful foliage are in the foreground.
A scenic view of terraced rice fields in Bali, Indonesia, with a backdrop of a mountain and palm trees under a clear sky.
A lush landscape of terraced rice paddies in Bali, featuring vibrant green fields, palm trees, and a small structure amid the rows of growing rice plants.
Lush green rice paddies in a terraced field with palm trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Lush green rice terraces with palm trees and traditional huts in a scenic landscape.
A scenic view of terraced rice fields in Bali, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees under a cloudy sky.
Terraced rice fields with lush green rice plants and water channels, surrounded by tropical vegetation.
Lush green rice terraces with water-filled fields, surrounded by tropical vegetation and a cloudy sky.
Lush green rice seedlings growing in flooded fields, organized in neat rows, indicating a thriving rice cultivation landscape.
Lush green terraced rice fields with palm trees and a small house in the background, showcasing traditional rice cultivation in Bali.
Terraced rice paddies with lush green rows and waterlogged fields, showcasing the cultivation of rice in a scenic landscape.