I’ve always enjoyed breaking rules. Ancol, Jakarta. A beach / carnival area on the north coast of Jakarta, 15 minutes from my home.Read more
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Leap of Faith
Taken in a kampung, a small village built on stilts over a swamp in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. These children, for the most part, seemed to be enjoying life like any others, despite the abject poverty they’re surrounded with. I love this photo; there’s just so much going on, so many thoughts, so many details. It certainly won’t appeal to everyone, but it represents an important part of Jakarta’s culture, and the vibrance of youth in this nation. It cannotRead more
The Monk, my Neighbor, and a Celebrity O.D.
So the other night I pulled into my neighborhood. Driving down the palm lined street, I came to an intersection loaded with people, media vans, and police. I had no idea what was going on, but living in Jakarta for half a decade has taught me to hide my white-ass when I come upon such a scenario. I put up the heavily tinted windows of my Honda, and after I arriving home forgot the entire thing. The next night, IRead more
Muara Karang. Fisherman’s village, near Sunda Kelapa – Jakarta.Read more