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A view from the seaside terrace of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Ornate door of the common hall of the beach portion of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Private beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Wooden chairs on the beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Flowers in a coconut shell. Karimunjawa island.
The private beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel with the seaside building at the background. Karimunjawa island.
Mangrove trees on the beach of Nirvana Laut hotel. Karimunjawa island.
Repairing fishing nets on Karimunjawa island.
Bathing in the sea and sun. Pulau Menjangan Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Gang-board leading to a stilt house near the shore of Pulau Menjangan Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Beautiful beach on Pulau Menjangan Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Stilt house at the end of the gang-board near the shore of Pulau Menjangan Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
talking to a starfish. Pulau Menjangan Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Relaxing on the bow of the boat. Karimunjawa Islands.
Stilt house in the middle of the sea near Karimunjawa island.
Seaside terrace of the Kura Kura resort on Pulau Menyawakan, Karimunjawa Islands.
Seaside terrace of the Kura Kura resort on Pulau Menyawakan, Karimunjawa Islands.
View from the beach of Kura Kura resort on Pulau Menyawakan, Karimunjawa Islands.
Palm leaf in shallow water off the beach of Kura Kura resort on Pulau Menyawakan, Karimunjawa Islands.
Girl on a boat during an island hopping trip around Karimunjawa archipelago.
Corals seen under the very surface of the see from a boat near Pulau Cemara Kecil. Karimunjawa Islands.
Local fishing boat on Pulau Cemara Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Local men grilling freshly caught fish using coconut shells and bamboo sticks as a grate. Pulau Cemara Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
A bough washed by the sea on the shore of Pulau Cemara Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Palm trees leaning towards the sea at Tanjung Gelam beach (Sunset Point) on Karimunjawa island.
Classical tropical sunset seen from Sunset Point (Pantai Tanjung Gelam) on Karimunjawa island.
Sunset seen from Tanjung Gelam beach (Sunset Point) on Karimunjawa island.
Moon rise over Karimunjawa island.
Gigantic turtle hosting an aquarium inside. Kartini beach, Jepara.
View from the topmost of the nine terraces of the Borobudur stupa at sunrise.
Buddha statue and silhouettes of the bell-shaped stupas in Borobudur at sunrise.
Photographic madness in Borobudur at sunrise.
Mountains make a fantastic background to already beautiful landscape of Borobudur bell-shaped stupas.
Borobudur stupas at sunrise.
Borobudur stupas at sunrise.
View to the east from Borobudur stupa at sunrise.
Marapi volcano (Gunung Merapi) seen from Borobudur stupa at sunrise.
Palm trees seen at sunrise on the plain surrounding Borobudur stupa .
Three topmost circular terraces of the Borobudur stupa.
Girls from the Indonesian school at Borobudur stupa.
Sculptures of Borobudur stupa.
Sculptures of Borobudur stupa.
The famous Borobudur stone bas-relief telling the story of life of Buddha (prince Siddharta Gautama) as well as showing scenes of daily life in Java a thousand years ago.
Terraces of Borobudur seen from the eastern entrance.
Borobudur stupa seen from the south-east in the early morning hours.
Niches with statues of Buddha. Borobudur.
A tourist taking photographs in Borobudur.
Gardener in front of Borobudur stupa.
The famous Borobodur bas-relief depicting scenes from the life of Buddha as well as the daily life of people in Java a thousand years ago.
One of the beautifully sculpted gates between the levels of the Borobudur stupa.
The lady with a red umbrella. Borobudur.
Tourist handicraft sellers in front of Borobudur.
One of the buildings of the Manohara Hotel compound. Borobudur.
A big and old banyan tree. Java.
Center of Yogyakarta with Dutch collonial builidings.
The entrance plaza to the private quarters of the palace (kraton) of the sultan of Yogyakarta.
Making elements of the instruments for gamelan orchestra in the compounds of the palace (kraton) of the sultan of Yogyakarta.
Petrol station. Yogyakarta, Java.
Old lady selling fruits on a street in Yogyakarta.
Man playing chess on a street in Yogyakarta.
A shop next to a workshop making traditional Javanese wooden puppets. Yogyakarta.
Women selling bananas on Pasar Beringharjo (main market) in Yogyakarta.
A lane in the multilevel main market of Yogyakarta (Pasar Beringharjo).
A lady from Pasar Beringharjo (main market) in Yogyakarta.
A warung (local eatery) on Malioboro street in Yogyakarta.
The temple of Candi Sambisari near Prambanan lies five meters below the surrounding fields and was accidentally discovered by a farmer in 1966.
General view of the temples of Prambanan.
Bas-relief and one of the temples of the Prambanan complex.
Exquisite ornamentation on a temple in Prambanan.
A statue of Nandi (bull) - the vehicle of Lord Shiva inside the vahana (vehicle) temple in Prambanan.
A view from the VIshnu temple towards two vahana (vehicle) temples of Hamsa (swan) and Garuda (bird). Prambanan.
Indonesian boys in Sewu temple located within the Prambanan Temple Compound.
Sewu temple. Prambanan.
An actor playing in the Ramayana performance in the open air theater in Prambanan.
An actor on the stage of the open air theater with the temple of Shiva in the background. Prambanan.
A scene from Ramayana ballet in Prambanan open air theater.
General view of the open air theater with the temple complex in the background. Prambanan.
The catholic cathedral of Jakarta.
The collonial, neoclassical building of the former bank headquarters now housing the Museum Bank Indonesia. Kota (Batavia), Jakarta.
A pedestrianized street in Kota (Batavia) - the old, colonial part of Jakarta.
A shadow puppet from the Wayang (Puppet) Museum in Kota, Jakarta.
An actor in the modern version of Wayang Kulit (puppet performance) in the Wayang Museum in Kota, Jakarta.
Interior of the beautifully restored Batavia cafe on Taman Fatahillah - the main square of the Kota (Batavia) old, colonial city built by the Dutch.
The toilette in Batavia Cafe on Taman Fatahillah. Kota, Jakarta.
A former town hall of Batavia, now housing the Jakarta History Museum (Museum Sejarah Jakarta).
Poor houses by a polluted channel near Kota, Jakarta.
A gravestone of Henric Zwaardecroon - the governor general of Dutch East Indies (died in 1728) in the precincts of the Gereja Sion - the oldest remaining church of Jakarta, built in 1695.
Entrance to the Indonesian National Museum in Jakarta.
The famous statue from Sumatra in the National Museum in Jakarta.
Modern downtown of Jakarta.
Old ships in the harbor in Jepara, Java.
Express Bahari 2 - the fast ferry connecting Jepara with Karimunjawa island.
Approaching Karimunjawa island on the fast ferry from Jepara.
Pier on Karimunjawa island seen from the fast ferry from Jepara.
Fast boat from Jepara after arrival at the pier on Karimunjawa island.
Wooden chair on the beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Sandy beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimujnawa island.
Wooden chair on the beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Breakfast in Nirvana Laut hotel. Karimunjawa island.
Quiet sea at sunset. Nusa Lembongan - the island south of Bali.
Ulun Danu Bratan temple on the lake Bratan. Bali.
Ulun Danu Bratan temple with mountains at the background. Bali.
Ulun Danu Bratan temple with mountains and clouds at the background. Bali.
Hindu epos of Ramajana shown in traditional Balinese style at the courtyard of the king's palace in Ubud, Bali.
Rice terraces north of Bali.
A road cutting through the rice terraces, Bali.
A tree with a hole - Bunut Bolong is a unique tree, through which a read was cut. It is located on the road from Pupuan to Medewi. Balinese drivers pray to the tree in the shrines seen at the sides to thank it for a safe passage.
Temple Luhur Batukau at the foot of the volcano Gunung Batukau. Bali.
Temple Luhur Batukau. Bali.
Temple Luhur Batukau surrounded by tropical jungle. Bali.
Rice terraces are one of the most beautiful sights in rural areas of Bali.
Rice terraces, Bali.
Rice terraces in the mountains north of Bali.
Rice terraces with tropical jungle at the background. Bali.
Steep, craggy and beautiful - southern coast of Bukit peninsula with Luhur Ulu Watu temple seen at the very tip of the cliff. Bali.
Craggy coast of Bukit peninsula in the area of Luhur Ulu Watu temple.
Rarely seen arched gate leading to the inner (closed for non-Hindus) part of the Luhur Ulu Watu temple. Bali.
Coastal cliffs of Bukit peninsula in the area of Luhur Ulu Watu temple.
A monkey with its young one near Luhur Ulu Watu temple. Bali.
Beach in Jimbaran, south of Bali with restaurants setting up their tables before the sunset directly on the sand.
Beach in Jimbaran, south of Bali with restaurants setting up their tables before the sunset directly on the sand.
Long and wide beach in Jimbaran. Bali.
Beach at Jimbaran in the evening. In the foreground is a tiny basket with offerings to gods - a common sight in Bali.
Tanah Lot temple - one of the most famous and most photographed in Bali.
Tanah Lot temple - one of the most famous and most photographed in Bali.
Rocky coast near the Tanah Lot temple. Bali.
Beach on Nusa Lembongan, Bali.
Local woman making the morning offerings in a tiny shrine on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Fishermen boats on the beach on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Swimming pool among palm trees in Waka Nusa hotel on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Swimming pool in a hotel on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Bungalows with thatched roofs of the Waka Nusa Resort on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
One of the villas of Nusa Lembongan Resort on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Two mangrove trees on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Hotel on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Temple Ulun Danu Bratan with its eleven level Meru tower, Bali.
Temple Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali.
Typical Balinese "lantern" skillfully crafted of palm trees and grass. During festivals (that is almost always) people on Bali decorate kilometers of their roads in such way.
An entrance gate of Tanah Lot temple, Bali.
Tanah Lot temple. Bali.
Rough sea and sharp rocks surrounding Tanah Lot temple, Bali.
In the pool. Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Local woman collecting mussles and seaweeds during the evening outflow on Nusa Lembongan, an island south of Bali.
During the evening outflow people from Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali collect whatever was left by the sea.
Little girl from Nusa Lembongan, an island south of Bali.
Sacred volcanic mountain Gunung Agung on Bali seen from Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Beach on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Sacred volcanic mountain Gunung Agung on Bali seen from Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
A group of pilgrims on the way to the inner temple (closed for tourists) of Pura Besakih, Bali.
A forest of multilevel Meru towers in Pura Besakih, Bali.
The most famous feature of Balinese temples - multilevel Meru towers.
A view of one of the inner courtyards of Pura Besakich - one of the most important temples in Bali.
Pura Besakih - a group of Meru towers. Bali
Meru tower above the roofs of temple buildings of Pura Besakih, Bali.
Decorative golden ornament in Pura Beskih, Bali.
A woman carrying a basket full of sacrificial fruits and flowers on her head while returning from the Goa Lawah temple in Klungkung (Semarapura), Bali.
A street in the precincts of Pura Besakih, Bali.
Main entrance gate of Pura Besakih. Bali.
Huge Pura Besakih is a forest of Meru towers, gates and pavilions' roofs - one of the most beautiful lsights in Bali.
Beautiful door within the king's palace complex in Ubud, Bali.
Intricately carved door with tower within the king's palace complex in Ubud, Bali.
Shrines (candi) of the 11th century temple complex of Gunung Kawi in Tampaksiring south of Ubud, Bali.
Shrines (candi) of the 11th century temple complex of Gunung Kawi in Tampaksiring south of Ubud, Bali.
A sculpted head of mythical monster is barely seen among the mossy structures of Gunung Kawi near Ubud - one of the oldest heritage sites in Bali.
Closeup of the head of a mythical monster. Gunung Kawi, Bali.
Tropical landscape on the way to Gunung Kawi, Bali.
One of the hundreds of local roads in Bali decorated with "lanterns" - sophisticated structures built of palm leaves and grass during more important festivals.
Wooden platform overlooking the valley of Sungai Ayung river on the roof of Four Seasons hotel in Ubud, Bali.
Calm surface of the water pond on the roof of the Four Seasons hotel in Ubud, Bali reflects the tropical jungle covering the slopes of the Sungai Ayung river valley.
Quintessentially tropical view from the windows of the Four Seasons hotel in Ubud, Bali.
Wooden terrace with recliners just over the Sungai Ayung river. Four Seasons Hotel, Ubud, Bali.
Terraced swimming pool in Four Seasons hotel in Ubud, Bali with a view of Sungai Ayung river.
The modern building of the Four Seasons hotel in Ubud hidden among palm trees. Bali.
Swimming pool in Amandari hotel overlooking the tropical jungle of the Sungai Ayung river valley. Ubud, Bali.
Inside one of the villas of Amandari hotel in Ubud, Bali.
Swimming pool in Amandari hotel overlooking the tropical jungle of the Sungai Ayung river valley. Ubud, Bali.
Swimming pool in Amandari hotel overlooking the tropical jungle of the Sungai Ayung river valley. Ubud, Bali.
Entrance gate of Luhur Batukau temple. Bali.
Luhur Batukau temple. Bali.
Procession with Barong - a mythical creature protecting the Balinese people met on the way from Pura Besakih to Bangli. Bali.
Barong - a mythical creature protecting the Balinese people. Bali.
Procession with Barong - a mythical creature protecting the Balinese people met on the way from Pura Besakih to Bangli. Bali.
People living in nearby houses greet the procession with gifts of fruit. Bali.
Colorful and loud procession carrying Barong - a mythical creature protecting the Balinese people. Bali.
Balinese woman in front of her house with gifts for the street procession passing by. Bali.
Rice terraces near Jatiluwih. Bali.
Farmer working on terraced rice fields near Jatiluwih, Bali.
Rice terraces near Jatiluwih. Bali.
Entrance gate. Pura Besakih. Bali.
Rice terraces near Jatiluwih. Bali.
Festival gathering in Goa Lawah temple in Semarapura, Bali.
Goa Lawah temple during festival. Semarapura, Bali.
Faithful in Goa Lawah temple, Bali.
During a festival in Goa Lawah temple, Bali.
Meru towers in Pura Besakih, Bali.
Steps with the main entrance gate to Pura Besakih, Bali.
People praying in Pura Besakih. Bali.
Rice terraces, Bali.
Traditional instruments of the Balinese orchestra (gamelan) prepared for the evening performance on the courtyard of the king's palace in Ubud, Bali.
An entrance gate to the king's palace complex in Ubud, Bali.
A beach in Mushroom Bay on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Two little sisters looking at calm evening sea at Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Fishing boat on the beach of Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Traditional fishing boat on the beach of Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Fishing boats on the beach of Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
A view from the seaside terrace of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Ornate door of the common hall of the beach portion of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Private beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Wooden chairs on the beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Flowers in a coconut shell. Karimunjawa island.
The private beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel with the seaside building at the background. Karimunjawa island.
Mangrove trees on the beach of Nirvana Laut hotel. Karimunjawa island.
Repairing fishing nets on Karimunjawa island.
Bathing in the sea and sun. Pulau Menjangan Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Gang-board leading to a stilt house near the shore of Pulau Menjangan Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Beautiful beach on Pulau Menjangan Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Stilt house at the end of the gang-board near the shore of Pulau Menjangan Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
talking to a starfish. Pulau Menjangan Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Relaxing on the bow of the boat. Karimunjawa Islands.
Stilt house in the middle of the sea near Karimunjawa island.
Seaside terrace of the Kura Kura resort on Pulau Menyawakan, Karimunjawa Islands.
Seaside terrace of the Kura Kura resort on Pulau Menyawakan, Karimunjawa Islands.
View from the beach of Kura Kura resort on Pulau Menyawakan, Karimunjawa Islands.
Palm leaf in shallow water off the beach of Kura Kura resort on Pulau Menyawakan, Karimunjawa Islands.
Girl on a boat during an island hopping trip around Karimunjawa archipelago.
Corals seen under the very surface of the see from a boat near Pulau Cemara Kecil. Karimunjawa Islands.
Local fishing boat on Pulau Cemara Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Local men grilling freshly caught fish using coconut shells and bamboo sticks as a grate. Pulau Cemara Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
A bough washed by the sea on the shore of Pulau Cemara Kecil, Karimunjawa Islands.
Palm trees leaning towards the sea at Tanjung Gelam beach (Sunset Point) on Karimunjawa island.
Classical tropical sunset seen from Sunset Point (Pantai Tanjung Gelam) on Karimunjawa island.
Sunset seen from Tanjung Gelam beach (Sunset Point) on Karimunjawa island.
Moon rise over Karimunjawa island.
Gigantic turtle hosting an aquarium inside. Kartini beach, Jepara.
View from the topmost of the nine terraces of the Borobudur stupa at sunrise.
Buddha statue and silhouettes of the bell-shaped stupas in Borobudur at sunrise.
Photographic madness in Borobudur at sunrise.
Mountains make a fantastic background to already beautiful landscape of Borobudur bell-shaped stupas.
Borobudur stupas at sunrise.
Borobudur stupas at sunrise.
View to the east from Borobudur stupa at sunrise.
Marapi volcano (Gunung Merapi) seen from Borobudur stupa at sunrise.
Palm trees seen at sunrise on the plain surrounding Borobudur stupa .
Three topmost circular terraces of the Borobudur stupa.
Girls from the Indonesian school at Borobudur stupa.
Sculptures of Borobudur stupa.
Sculptures of Borobudur stupa.
The famous Borobudur stone bas-relief telling the story of life of Buddha (prince Siddharta Gautama) as well as showing scenes of daily life in Java a thousand years ago.
Terraces of Borobudur seen from the eastern entrance.
Borobudur stupa seen from the south-east in the early morning hours.
Niches with statues of Buddha. Borobudur.
A tourist taking photographs in Borobudur.
Gardener in front of Borobudur stupa.
The famous Borobodur bas-relief depicting scenes from the life of Buddha as well as the daily life of people in Java a thousand years ago.
One of the beautifully sculpted gates between the levels of the Borobudur stupa.
The lady with a red umbrella. Borobudur.
Tourist handicraft sellers in front of Borobudur.
One of the buildings of the Manohara Hotel compound. Borobudur.
A big and old banyan tree. Java.
Center of Yogyakarta with Dutch collonial builidings.
The entrance plaza to the private quarters of the palace (kraton) of the sultan of Yogyakarta.
Making elements of the instruments for gamelan orchestra in the compounds of the palace (kraton) of the sultan of Yogyakarta.
Petrol station. Yogyakarta, Java.
Old lady selling fruits on a street in Yogyakarta.
Man playing chess on a street in Yogyakarta.
A shop next to a workshop making traditional Javanese wooden puppets. Yogyakarta.
Women selling bananas on Pasar Beringharjo (main market) in Yogyakarta.
A lane in the multilevel main market of Yogyakarta (Pasar Beringharjo).
A lady from Pasar Beringharjo (main market) in Yogyakarta.
A warung (local eatery) on Malioboro street in Yogyakarta.
The temple of Candi Sambisari near Prambanan lies five meters below the surrounding fields and was accidentally discovered by a farmer in 1966.
General view of the temples of Prambanan.
Bas-relief and one of the temples of the Prambanan complex.
Exquisite ornamentation on a temple in Prambanan.
A statue of Nandi (bull) - the vehicle of Lord Shiva inside the vahana (vehicle) temple in Prambanan.
A view from the VIshnu temple towards two vahana (vehicle) temples of Hamsa (swan) and Garuda (bird). Prambanan.
Indonesian boys in Sewu temple located within the Prambanan Temple Compound.
Sewu temple. Prambanan.
An actor playing in the Ramayana performance in the open air theater in Prambanan.
An actor on the stage of the open air theater with the temple of Shiva in the background. Prambanan.
A scene from Ramayana ballet in Prambanan open air theater.
General view of the open air theater with the temple complex in the background. Prambanan.
The catholic cathedral of Jakarta.
The collonial, neoclassical building of the former bank headquarters now housing the Museum Bank Indonesia. Kota (Batavia), Jakarta.
A pedestrianized street in Kota (Batavia) - the old, colonial part of Jakarta.
A shadow puppet from the Wayang (Puppet) Museum in Kota, Jakarta.
An actor in the modern version of Wayang Kulit (puppet performance) in the Wayang Museum in Kota, Jakarta.
Interior of the beautifully restored Batavia cafe on Taman Fatahillah - the main square of the Kota (Batavia) old, colonial city built by the Dutch.
The toilette in Batavia Cafe on Taman Fatahillah. Kota, Jakarta.
A former town hall of Batavia, now housing the Jakarta History Museum (Museum Sejarah Jakarta).
Poor houses by a polluted channel near Kota, Jakarta.
A gravestone of Henric Zwaardecroon - the governor general of Dutch East Indies (died in 1728) in the precincts of the Gereja Sion - the oldest remaining church of Jakarta, built in 1695.
Entrance to the Indonesian National Museum in Jakarta.
The famous statue from Sumatra in the National Museum in Jakarta.
Modern downtown of Jakarta.
Old ships in the harbor in Jepara, Java.
Express Bahari 2 - the fast ferry connecting Jepara with Karimunjawa island.
Approaching Karimunjawa island on the fast ferry from Jepara.
Pier on Karimunjawa island seen from the fast ferry from Jepara.
Fast boat from Jepara after arrival at the pier on Karimunjawa island.
Wooden chair on the beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Sandy beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimujnawa island.
Wooden chair on the beach of the Nirvana Laut hotel on Karimunjawa island.
Breakfast in Nirvana Laut hotel. Karimunjawa island.
Quiet sea at sunset. Nusa Lembongan - the island south of Bali.
Ulun Danu Bratan temple on the lake Bratan. Bali.
Ulun Danu Bratan temple with mountains at the background. Bali.
Ulun Danu Bratan temple with mountains and clouds at the background. Bali.
Hindu epos of Ramajana shown in traditional Balinese style at the courtyard of the king's palace in Ubud, Bali.
Rice terraces north of Bali.
A road cutting through the rice terraces, Bali.
A tree with a hole - Bunut Bolong is a unique tree, through which a read was cut. It is located on the road from Pupuan to Medewi. Balinese drivers pray to the tree in the shrines seen at the sides to thank it for a safe passage.
Temple Luhur Batukau at the foot of the volcano Gunung Batukau. Bali.
Temple Luhur Batukau. Bali.
Temple Luhur Batukau surrounded by tropical jungle. Bali.
Rice terraces are one of the most beautiful sights in rural areas of Bali.
Rice terraces, Bali.
Rice terraces in the mountains north of Bali.
Rice terraces with tropical jungle at the background. Bali.
Steep, craggy and beautiful - southern coast of Bukit peninsula with Luhur Ulu Watu temple seen at the very tip of the cliff. Bali.
Craggy coast of Bukit peninsula in the area of Luhur Ulu Watu temple.
Rarely seen arched gate leading to the inner (closed for non-Hindus) part of the Luhur Ulu Watu temple. Bali.
Coastal cliffs of Bukit peninsula in the area of Luhur Ulu Watu temple.
A monkey with its young one near Luhur Ulu Watu temple. Bali.
Beach in Jimbaran, south of Bali with restaurants setting up their tables before the sunset directly on the sand.
Beach in Jimbaran, south of Bali with restaurants setting up their tables before the sunset directly on the sand.
Long and wide beach in Jimbaran. Bali.
Beach at Jimbaran in the evening. In the foreground is a tiny basket with offerings to gods - a common sight in Bali.
Tanah Lot temple - one of the most famous and most photographed in Bali.
Tanah Lot temple - one of the most famous and most photographed in Bali.
Rocky coast near the Tanah Lot temple. Bali.
Beach on Nusa Lembongan, Bali.
Local woman making the morning offerings in a tiny shrine on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Fishermen boats on the beach on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Swimming pool among palm trees in Waka Nusa hotel on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Swimming pool in a hotel on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Bungalows with thatched roofs of the Waka Nusa Resort on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
One of the villas of Nusa Lembongan Resort on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Two mangrove trees on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Hotel on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Temple Ulun Danu Bratan with its eleven level Meru tower, Bali.
Temple Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali.
Typical Balinese "lantern" skillfully crafted of palm trees and grass. During festivals (that is almost always) people on Bali decorate kilometers of their roads in such way.
An entrance gate of Tanah Lot temple, Bali.
Tanah Lot temple. Bali.
Rough sea and sharp rocks surrounding Tanah Lot temple, Bali.
In the pool. Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Local woman collecting mussles and seaweeds during the evening outflow on Nusa Lembongan, an island south of Bali.
During the evening outflow people from Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali collect whatever was left by the sea.
Little girl from Nusa Lembongan, an island south of Bali.
Sacred volcanic mountain Gunung Agung on Bali seen from Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Beach on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Sacred volcanic mountain Gunung Agung on Bali seen from Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
A group of pilgrims on the way to the inner temple (closed for tourists) of Pura Besakih, Bali.
A forest of multilevel Meru towers in Pura Besakih, Bali.
The most famous feature of Balinese temples - multilevel Meru towers.
A view of one of the inner courtyards of Pura Besakich - one of the most important temples in Bali.
Pura Besakih - a group of Meru towers. Bali
Meru tower above the roofs of temple buildings of Pura Besakih, Bali.
Decorative golden ornament in Pura Beskih, Bali.
A woman carrying a basket full of sacrificial fruits and flowers on her head while returning from the Goa Lawah temple in Klungkung (Semarapura), Bali.
A street in the precincts of Pura Besakih, Bali.
Main entrance gate of Pura Besakih. Bali.
Huge Pura Besakih is a forest of Meru towers, gates and pavilions' roofs - one of the most beautiful lsights in Bali.
Beautiful door within the king's palace complex in Ubud, Bali.
Intricately carved door with tower within the king's palace complex in Ubud, Bali.
Shrines (candi) of the 11th century temple complex of Gunung Kawi in Tampaksiring south of Ubud, Bali.
Shrines (candi) of the 11th century temple complex of Gunung Kawi in Tampaksiring south of Ubud, Bali.
A sculpted head of mythical monster is barely seen among the mossy structures of Gunung Kawi near Ubud - one of the oldest heritage sites in Bali.
Closeup of the head of a mythical monster. Gunung Kawi, Bali.
Tropical landscape on the way to Gunung Kawi, Bali.
One of the hundreds of local roads in Bali decorated with "lanterns" - sophisticated structures built of palm leaves and grass during more important festivals.
Wooden platform overlooking the valley of Sungai Ayung river on the roof of Four Seasons hotel in Ubud, Bali.
Calm surface of the water pond on the roof of the Four Seasons hotel in Ubud, Bali reflects the tropical jungle covering the slopes of the Sungai Ayung river valley.
Quintessentially tropical view from the windows of the Four Seasons hotel in Ubud, Bali.
Wooden terrace with recliners just over the Sungai Ayung river. Four Seasons Hotel, Ubud, Bali.
Terraced swimming pool in Four Seasons hotel in Ubud, Bali with a view of Sungai Ayung river.
The modern building of the Four Seasons hotel in Ubud hidden among palm trees. Bali.
Swimming pool in Amandari hotel overlooking the tropical jungle of the Sungai Ayung river valley. Ubud, Bali.
Inside one of the villas of Amandari hotel in Ubud, Bali.
Swimming pool in Amandari hotel overlooking the tropical jungle of the Sungai Ayung river valley. Ubud, Bali.
Swimming pool in Amandari hotel overlooking the tropical jungle of the Sungai Ayung river valley. Ubud, Bali.
Entrance gate of Luhur Batukau temple. Bali.
Luhur Batukau temple. Bali.
Procession with Barong - a mythical creature protecting the Balinese people met on the way from Pura Besakih to Bangli. Bali.
Barong - a mythical creature protecting the Balinese people. Bali.
Procession with Barong - a mythical creature protecting the Balinese people met on the way from Pura Besakih to Bangli. Bali.
People living in nearby houses greet the procession with gifts of fruit. Bali.
Colorful and loud procession carrying Barong - a mythical creature protecting the Balinese people. Bali.
Balinese woman in front of her house with gifts for the street procession passing by. Bali.
Rice terraces near Jatiluwih. Bali.
Farmer working on terraced rice fields near Jatiluwih, Bali.
Rice terraces near Jatiluwih. Bali.
Entrance gate. Pura Besakih. Bali.
Rice terraces near Jatiluwih. Bali.
Festival gathering in Goa Lawah temple in Semarapura, Bali.
Goa Lawah temple during festival. Semarapura, Bali.
Faithful in Goa Lawah temple, Bali.
During a festival in Goa Lawah temple, Bali.
Meru towers in Pura Besakih, Bali.
Steps with the main entrance gate to Pura Besakih, Bali.
People praying in Pura Besakih. Bali.
Rice terraces, Bali.
Traditional instruments of the Balinese orchestra (gamelan) prepared for the evening performance on the courtyard of the king's palace in Ubud, Bali.
An entrance gate to the king's palace complex in Ubud, Bali.
A beach in Mushroom Bay on Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Two little sisters looking at calm evening sea at Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Fishing boat on the beach of Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Traditional fishing boat on the beach of Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.
Fishing boats on the beach of Nusa Lembongan - an island south of Bali.