Balinese Ceremonies

A ceremony in Bali seems to occur every other week, and some last for weeks.  The sense of community and ritual is so obvious, its every where you look.  They make for awesome photography opportunities...

The Rice Paddi Life Cycle

Living in Bali Indonesia I see rice paddies every day especially as one is located right next to where I live.  Each year more and more of this farming land is reclaimed and just as certain new villa's, restaurants and hotels pop up in their place - I don't know where it will end to be honest.  I am not sure how many times a year a rice crop can be produced here but its at least two, possibly three.  I have been taking so many shots of the various aspects of rice farming, the crop and the people that work in the paddies I don't know when to say enough is enough!  I think they make for pretty interesting subjects anyway.

The planting team comes in en mass and will get the whole field planted in a day - strong backs

This is Wayan and every day he works this small paddi except for about a month after harvest
when it all starts again - as you can see its a family affair

Rice Paddie banks = fun fun for kids!

Almost ready

Even after harvest nothing is wasted.  This lady is collecting rice grain that has fallen onto the ground

All creatures great and small come to rice paddies

Time to start blogging!

Hi - well I have been snapping away now for about 6 years in earnest with my fishing and marine focus but the reality is I take lots more images that just that narrow field.  I intend to share with you some pretty regular updates of both what I am up to (pretty broad subject base!) and some interesting images along the way -  keep an eye out for updates!