Bali & Lombok — Between Land, Sea and Everyday Life
Island landscapes, rural traditions and human encounters in Indonesia
Bali and Lombok reveal different rhythms of island life, from traditional fishing boats along the coast to rice terraces shaped by generations of cultivation.
This album brings together landscapes, rural traditions, markets and everyday encounters, reflecting the relationship between people and their surroundings.
What stayed with me most was the quiet beauty of ordinary moments — gestures, expressions and changing light that gave each place its own character.
The story behind the photographs
Rice terraces, island traditions and everyday gestures
The landscapes of Bali and Lombok reveal a close relationship between nature and daily life. Along the coast, traditional boats and fishing communities reflect the importance of the sea, while inland, rice cultivation shapes both the scenery and the rhythms of rural life.
Beyond these landscapes, I was drawn to the people and traditions encountered along the way. Markets, ceremonies, craftsmanship and small everyday gestures offered moments of connection, often more memorable than the places themselves.
Together, these photographs reflect what interests me in photographing unfamiliar places: observing how landscapes, traditions and human presence become part of the same visual story.
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Not every photograph featured in this album is part of my current Fine Art collection. If a particular image speaks to you, feel free to get in touch. I would be happy to discuss the possibility of creating a Fine Art print upon request.
Lombok - Sunset on Paradise Beach
Lombok - Tanjung Aan Beach
Lombok - Wood Carrier on the Beach
Lombok – Children Playing on a Traditional Jukung
Lombok - A Weathered Traditional Jukung
Lombok - Traditional Jukung Boat
Lombok - A Beach Vendor
Lombok - A Moment on the Beach
Lombok - Everyday Life by the Sea
Lombok - A Golden Coconut Palm
Lombok - Coconut Drink
Lombok - Traditional Wedding
Lombok - Traditional Rice Planting
Lombok - Couple Planting Rice
Lombok - Woman Planting Rice
Lombok – Working Together in the Rice Fields
Lombok - Traditional Street Market
Lombok – Vegetables at the Traditional Market
Lombok – Dried Fish at the Traditional Market
Lombok – Scarves at the Traditional Market
Lombok – Colourful Scarves at the Market
Lombok – Fresh Lobsters at the Market
Lombok – A Quiet Nap at the Market
Lombok - Macaque Monkey
Lombok – Macaques Together
Lombok – A Moment Among Macaques
Lombok - Traditional Dancer
Bali - Ubud - Traditional Hat Maker
Bali – Ubud – Rice Terraces Across the Hillside
Bali – Ubud – Patterns of the Rice Terraces
Bali – Ubud – Layers of Green