Category: Bali
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Gerry Lopez in Bali – 50 Best Surf Photos from Uluwatu
Gerry Lopez first glimpsed Indonesia’s mythical Uluwatu surf break in a surf magazine in the early 1970’s – back then not many surfers were exploring the waves of Bali, Java, and beyond. With the debut of ‘Morning of the Earth’in 1971, Alby Falzon and David Elfick’s definitive surf film about the dawn of modern surfing…
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Surfer’s Journal Feature – Mega Semadhi: The High Priest of Uluwatu [Video 1080p]
Before surfing helped transform Bali’s southern peninsula into some of the most expensive real estate in Southeast Asia, the land was considered nearly worthless. Now, breakneck growth has left many to question whether Bali is in danger of losing its identity to mass tourism, pollution, and overdevelopment. In a culture that holds reincarnation at its…
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National Geographic ‘Stunning Photographs’ – Big Wave Surfing in Bali
National Geograpic’s newest large format hardcover coffee table book includes a double page spread of Mega Semadhi’s air drop into the ‘Green Room’ of Bali’s Padang Padang beach. Can’t say how excited, humbled, and proud I am to have my work included with that of ‘National Geographic’s most renowned photographers’. The gallery below includes the…
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Things to Do in Bali: Island Travel Photo Gallery
Consistently ranked one of the best islands in the world, Bali is the most magical place I’ve ever visited. Combining a centuries-old traditional Hindu culture framed by an epic backdrop of best surfing waves on the planet, there’s truly no place on earth like Bali. Add in the bonus of being home to some of…
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Best of 2013 Gallery: The Year in Photos
Ten years ago this month I was packing my bags for the adventure of a lifetime in the Philippines. That Peace Corps assignment in Dumaguete turned out to be just the beginnning of what has become my dream job—traveling the world as a photographer. Looking back on the photos from the past year has become…
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Surfer Girls in Bali: Sunrise Surf Trip from Kuta to Uluwatu
Photos from a sunrise boat trip from Kuta to Uluwatu with seven surf goddesses from Escape Havens Bali.
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Uluwatu Outside Corner: Bali Sunset Surf Photos
What’s the quickest way for first-time surfers to get in trouble in Bali? They’ll ask their taxi driver where the best wave in Bali is. The answer? Uluwatu. Yeah, technically the cabbie is right but Ulu is a long way from being a good spot to learn to surf. And actually, it’s really several spots:…
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Bali Day Trip to Lembongan Island
I read recently that something like 90% of the tourism in Bali happens within a ten-kilometer radius of the airport. Pretty ridiculous when you think how many amazing spots on the island are well outside that small section of Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, and Jimbaran! One easily overlooked (and underrated!) day trip is to catch the…
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Top Chef Indonesia: Will Meyrick of Mama San Bali
Indonesia ‘Top Chef’ judge Will Meyrick has created two of the most iconic restaurants in Asia – Sarong and Mama San in Bali. Combining the best flavors and spices of the region, Meyrick has created an array of signature dishes that have earned his restaurants top awards in international rankings. I was asked to shoot…
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Bali Food Photography: Mama San Restaurant in Seminyak
Known as ‘The Street Food Chef’, Will Meyrick has made a career of exploring the exotic flavors and cooking techniques of Asia. With a passion for the spices and flavors of the region, Meyrick uses a foundation of classic dishes to create his own unique blend of cutting-edge cuisine. In this gallery from his newest…