Indonesia
Indonesia, you had my heart from the very first island.
From the wild jungles of Sulawesi and the unforgettable black crested macaques of Tangkoko Nature Reserve, to the lush rainforests of Sumatra where orangutans swing freely through the canopy.
Standing in awe on Java, watching the blue flames of Mount Ijen and sunrise over Mount Bromo felt like stepping onto another planet.
In West Papua, the birds of paradise danced like living jewels, while beneath the surface of Raja Ampat, an underwater world unfolded, pure magic for divers.
Face to face with the legendary dragons of Komodo Island, wandering through the beauty of Bali, and countless breathtaking landscapes in between, Indonesia is not just a destination, it’s a lifetime of adventures in one country.
Our second trip was entirely and beautifully organized by Nathalie, my niece, a true nature lover who knows Indonesia by heart and shared every step of this incredible adventure with us.
INDO001 - impressions of Sulawesi early morning
INDO002 - The sign on the river after taking direction to Tanjung Puting NP
INDO003 - Absolutely relaxing when the heaven opens her gates and drops find their way to earth
INDO004 - With the klotok boat on the way
INDO005 - our home for the next 3 day's simply marvelous
INDO006 -Nature always surprises! This proboscis monkey leaps across the river, using passing boats to outsmart the lurking crocodiles, a daring escape in the wild!
INDO007 Proboscis monkeys can leap over 10 meters from tree to tree, plunging straight into the river with incredible agility
INDO008 -Once in the water, they swim as fast as possible toward the riverbank to avoid crocodiles
INDO009 - Back to safety
INDO010 - Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) One of the largest kingfishers in Southeast Asia, the Stork-billed Kingfisher is easily recognized by its massive red bill, striking blue wings
INDO011 - While arrived at Tanjung Puting not only Urang utangs are something to look for , here a paradise tree snake eating it's lunch
INDO012 - From another angle
INDO013 - Someone is watching us
INDO014 - Feeding time
INDO015 - Mother with 4 month old baby coming down to feed on banana
INDO016 - Gentle moves
INDO017 - the impressive face of a adult male
INDO018 - from another angle
INDO019 - The hand of this orangutan feels like a desperate plea, a final, fragile grip on a world that’s vanishing, as forests fall and their home is ripped away
INDO020 - on our way back, image taken from the klotok boat
INDO021 - As if they wait for passing boats offering them some food
INDO022 - Long tailed macaque
INDO023 - On the way to Sulawesi, you often see people washing their buffalo in the nearby rivers, a simple, timeless scene of daily life
INDO024 - The polished brass nose ring draws my eye, a traditional tool used by farmers to guide and control the animal, a symbol of both utility and the deep connection between humans and these incredible creatures
INDO025 - Image of a traditional Burial Site In Tana Toraja Sulawesi Indonesia
INDO026 - Amazing landscapes
INDO027 -Rice terraces never fail to captivate the lens. Sulawesi
INDO028 - Leang Leang Cave Paintings In Maros, Sulawesi
INDO029 - White-faced Cuckoo-Dove (Turacoena manadensis)
Meet the North Sulawesi babirusa: a mostly hairless pig with dramatic curved tusks! Native to Sulawesi, this vulnerable species faces hunting, habitat loss, and attacks from dogs, protected by law but still at risk."
INDO031 - Sulawesi warty pig (Sus celebensis)
INDO032 - Spectral Tarsier Tarsius tarsier in Tangkoko NP Sulawesi
INDO033 - At evening when these very shy animals appear
INDO034 -Sulawesi Bear Cuscus (Ailurops ursinus) rare to find and lives high in the canopy of trees
INDO035 - Sulawesi Scops Owl in Tangkoko NP
INDO036 - This is the amazing Sulawesi Gliding Lizard (Draco spilonotus). A special species of lizard that is endemic to Sulawesi.
INDO037 - Green Backed Kingfisher (Tangkoko, Sulawesi
INDO038 - After some research, I believe this is a giant wood spider. The much smaller male can be seen clinging high on the left side of the web
INDO039 - Artistik image of a black crested macaque in Tangkoko
INDO040 - Hanging upside down
INDO041 - Partial sight
INDO042 - A female black crested macaque in Tangkoko, Sulawesi. Her bright red hindquarters indicate she is in heat
INDO043 - More detailed and impressive
INDO044 - Another artistic image
INDO045 - On our way to the isle of Flores
INDO046 - First stop in Flores, and our very first encounter with the Komodo dragons
INDO047 - A detailed close up of a Komodo dragon, showcasing its textured skin, powerful limbs, and piercing gaze a true apex predator
INDO048 - The front side of the impressive head
INDO049 - This photo was taken in Komodo, at the back of the office, where several Komodo dragons apparently wait to be fed
INDO050 - Besides photographing Komodo dragons, we also came across one of their victims, a very young buffalo, with traces of blood on its shoulders from recent bites
INDO051 - The young buffalo, too weak to follow its herd, stood trembling as I quietly stayed close. One by one, the rest of the herd passed, brushing it gently with their noses, as if saying a heartbreaking farewell. Every touch was a silent tribute to a life fading, while not far away, a Komodo dragon waited, patient and unyielding, ready to deliver nature’s harshest verdict. Witnessing this raw moment of life and death was both devastating and unforgettable.
INDO052 - Wagler's Temple Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri)
INDO053 - A pair of Maleo birds in Sulawesi an endemic species with critically endangered status. Unfortunately, during my visit, they were not in breeding plumage
INDO054 - Bar-shouldered Dove
INDO055 - beautiful landscape of Labuan Bajo on the way to Komodo
INDO056 - Relaxing evenings and majestic sunsets on the sea
INDO057 - While sipping a beer on board the boat, gazing out at the endless sea, sudden bursts of movement caught my eye, schools of small fish leaping from the water, chased by unseen predators beneath the surface.
INDO058 - Sulawesi Hornbill - (Rhabdotorrhinus exarhatus)
INDO059 - The Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi), also known as the Bali Starling, is one of the world's rarest birds and is found only on the island of Bali Indonesia
INDO060 - Javan Kingfisher (𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘤𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘴) Java
INDO061 - most probably a donkey face grasshopper
INDO062 - Tacua speciosa (Emperor Cicada or Riang-riang) A very large Southeast Asian species of cicada.
INDO063 - Malaysian Blue Flycatcher - Cyornis turcosus with catch
INDO064 - Male Of Southern Pig-tailed Macaque In Sumatra - Lake Toba Area
INDO065 - Gibbon at our second visit in Kalimantan
INDO066 - Pair of Silvery Lutung (Trachypithecus cristatus) a shy, tree-dwelling leaf monkey native to the mangrove and coastal forests
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INDO068 - My first images of Urang utangs at Sumatra
INDO069 - Always interesting watching their behavior
INDO070 - Her a female with her youngster , this in Sumatra
INDO071 - Detail of the hand , great resemblance with human
INDO072 - Facial view
INDO073 - if they could speak
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INDO075 - Our trip organizer, Nathalie, stood beside a male Urang utang at a crossing point, the water level was quite high, creating a striking and memorable scene
INDO076 - The boss
INDO077 - Different opportunities
INDO078 - Somewhat closer, using a zoom lens
INDO079 - Taking a relaxed pose
INDO080 - Long tailed monkey
,My seven-day stay on Waigeo, West Papua the starting point for photographing Birds of Paradise, was unfortunately overshadowed by rain and stormy weather. I lost six out of seven days to the relentless conditions. Nevertheless, even during the downpours, we continued our search for the birds, though without success. When planning such a journey, you can only hope that the weather will be on your side
INDO082 - Magnificent Bird of Paradise, Arfak Mouuntains,West Papua,Indonesia
INDO083 - Western Parotias or Arfak Parotia (Parotia sefilata) photographed in the arfak mountains
INDO084 - Female of the western Parotia
INDO085 - Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise image taken with very low light ,
INDO086 - Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise
INDO087 - King Bird of paradise frontal
INDO088 - King bird of paradise
INDO089 - Lesser bird of paradise
INDO090 - Yellow-capped Pygmy Parrot (Micropsitta keiensis)
INDO091 -A large white cockatoo with a spectacular, plumed yellow crest and a dark bill. These birds are so accustomed to being around people that, on several occasions, they came remarkably close
INDO092 - At sunrise on Mount Bromo, finding a good spot to capture strong photographs can be quite challenging, as the best viewpoints quickly fill with eager visitors and photographers
INDO093 - When the sun rises over Mount Bromo, a wide spectrum of colors unfolds across the sky, revealing the landscape’s breathtaking beauty
INDO094 - After sunrise, cloud formations still drift and linger over the mountains. Stay at your spot a little longer, as nature often reveals some of its most beautiful moments during this time
INDO095 - The next day we visited Mount Ijen. Before 2 a.m., you should begin the descent to witness the blue flames glowing through the vapors. A protective mask is absolutely essential
INDO096 - Taken from above, the image captures the spectacle of steam rising from the grotto where sulfur is collected
INDO097 -After my stay in West Papua, I joined my family to explore Raja Ampat—this photo of our stay there
INDO098 - In Raja Ampat, I rediscovered a passion I had pursued over 30 years ago, diving into the region’s fabulous underwater world
INDO099 - Colossal fields of Acropora stretched out beneath me, making it feel as though I had stepped into another world
INDO100 - An entirely new world, where words fail to capture the awe and wonder of the experience
INDO101 - A vibrant garden of hard corals, among which a colorful Amphiprion can be seen
INDO102 - Another hard coral atoll, with vibrant green chromes prominently featured in the foreground of this image
INDO103 - The corals of Raja Ampat in Indonesia are the healthiest and most stunning I have ever seen
INDO104 - Bracket plate corals, Podabacia crustacea, Raja Ampat
INDO105 - Just beneath the sarcophyton, I discovered the Golden Sea Squirt (Polycarpa aurata), a brilliant jewel of the reef
INDO106 - Knotted fan coral (Melithaea ochracea)
INDO107 - Radianthus ritterie anemone with a pair of perculas or better know as clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
INDO108 -while swimming to the surface a group of plata came as if they wanted to great us