Photos of an island paradise.

[whiteballz]

Hey guys, I took my missus to Bali for our 5 year anniversary (Of dating).

In short bali is amazing, absolutely everything is dependant on tourism.

We did the usual touristy things, Shopping in Kuta, Ubud and Seminyak, went to the Bali Zoo (amazing for such a small island) and many other things.

Anyways, There are lots of temples. rice fields, shrines and bikes. The beaches aren't worth traveling there alone for - Australian beaches are cleaner and can be just as secluded and private.

But for five days in a 5 star private villa I feel the cost is very comfortable.

On to some photos yes?

This first lot were all taken at the "Sunset temple" Tanah Lot.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347984&stc=1&d=1297126891

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347985&stc=1&d=1297126891

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347986&stc=1&d=1297126891

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347988&stc=1&d=1297126891

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347989&stc=1&d=1297126891

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347990&stc=1&d=1297127186

[Niko_Fx]

Amazing trip, post more pics!

[whiteballz]

More from Tanah Lot, the last two are from a cerimonial dance/storytelling.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347991&stc=1&d=1297131798

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347992&stc=1&d=1297131798

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347993&stc=1&d=1297131798

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347994&stc=1&d=1297131798

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347995&stc=1&d=1297131798

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347996&stc=1&d=1297131798

[whiteballz]

This was just one of thousands of stone sculptures to be found on the road out to Ubud.
Each village specialises in just one craft, stonework, woodwork, silverwork, goldworks, fabrics etc.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347997&stc=1&d=1297132108

This is a traditional "Batik", made by painting melted wax onto the garment.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347998&stc=1&d=1297132108

A cool photo taken at the silverworks - He turned a flat disk into a beautiful half hemisphere in about 3 minutes.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=347999&stc=1&d=1297132108

These following ones are taken at a balinese monkey forrest (With a few temples in the grounds)
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348000&stc=1&d=1297132108

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348001&stc=1&d=1297132108

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348002&stc=1&d=1297132108

[whiteballz]

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348003&stc=1&d=1297132786

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348004&stc=1&d=1297132786

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348005&stc=1&d=1297132786

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348006&stc=1&d=1297132786

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348007&stc=1&d=1297132786

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348008&stc=1&d=1297132786

[whiteballz]

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348009&stc=1&d=1297133246

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348010&stc=1&d=1297133246

Thats all for now :)

[f6fhellcat13]

Congratulations to you and the gf!
It looks like you had a fun trip. What sort of monkeys are those?
Also, this pic is fantastic:
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348006&stc=1&d=1297132786

[whiteballz]

Thanks, The monkeys IIRC are longtail Macaques

[NSXType-R]

Looks like a nice place to vacation.

I'm more interested in the gear- looks like a DSLR or advanced point and shoot?

[whiteballz]

I didn't want to risk losing or breaking my D5000 so I took my GF's Nikon D50 (5 years old!) and my new 35mm F.18 lens. Thats why theres alot of chromatic aboration around bright edges.

[coolieman1220]

D50 is a great body!

[Kitdy]

Congratulations on the 5 years together, and the nice trip to Bali!

Quite nice shots, would like to see more.

[Sledgehammer]

My trip to Fiji was pretty nice as well. Mabey I will start a new thread "Photos of a better island paradise." :)

Nice pictures btw.

*edit* Mine were underwater :D

[csl177]

Simply beautiful photos WB, exceptional... and we know you write well. Have you considered producing your own online travelogue?

And good on ya for exhibiting that romantic streak; five years dating is what she might call a commitment. ;)

[coolieman1220]

My trip to Fiji was pretty nice as well. Mabey I will start a new thread "Photos of a better island paradise." :)

Nice pictures btw.

*edit* Mine were underwater :D

what are u using underwater? My Canon D10 works great in the wet

[Matra et Alpine]

Thanks, The monkeys IIRC are longtail Macaques
Monkeys ?
WHAT monkeys ....... I thought they were all pictures of Sam :)

Great subjects can make good pics. Composition and timing though make for GREAT pics. Lovin' them !!

[culver]

Very enjoyable pictures! Thanks for sharing.

[whiteballz]

Thanks all for the kind words :)

It was a great destination and a great way to spend the anniversary.

[Matthewop]

wow, so nice pics... beautiful scenery!

[Sledgehammer]

what are u using underwater? My Canon D10 works great in the wet

Sealife SL708 DC1200 with a external flash

[john14]

whiteballz, those photographs are outstanding.