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    by: iamdreamcatcher Views[203] Landscape of Gunung Lumut at North Barito District in Central Kalimantan covered by tropical rain forest. This protected forest areas is a tower of fresh water for communities in three provinces in Kalimantan. For Muara Mea villagers, Gunung Lumut is a sacred place. They believe that their spirit will dwell in the mountain when they died before reaching heaven. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[888] Three Balians from Muara Mea village dance while reciting spells to cure diseases. They could perform healing procession even up to 18 hours without stopping. They use natural materials taken from Gunung Lumut to heal diseases and for ceremonies. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[721] Grave at Muara Mea Village. Muara Mea villagers usually put personal belongings of people who died in the grave. The personal belongings will remain there until the shadow spirit of the deceased has left Gunung Lumut toward heaven. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[653] Women from Muara Mea sow rice seeds in the field. They live from farming by utilizing shifting cultivation. But they will not return for farming in the same place before the land back into forest. However, Muara Mea villagers who live outside of protected forest areas of Lampeong-Gunung Lumut always keep their activities away from the sacred area. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[932]
     
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    Photos: My Scholarship entry - Gunung Lumut: Life and death

    Sunday, 23 Nov 2014 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    In my mind, there is a big responsibility for a photographer to convey a message according to the facts through the resulting image. And every image produced should have a message that can be enlightening for those who see it. I tried to get to know ... Read more >
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    Tags: 2014 travel photography scholarship

    A 'place' I have visited

    Thursday, 4 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

      
    It was my father who introduced me with photography. My first analog pocket camera was a gift for my 10th birthday from him. While he made photographs with his analog single-lens reflex, I was happy with my own camera. I applied as a photojournalist ... Read more >
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    Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2013

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