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    As night begins to fall, the men will always try to collect one last batch. Being a male dominant culture, the men take pride in looking out for their family. But as Made, the man in the picture, says “That last trip is for me. Five kilos more, will buy me a pack of cigarettes, that will get me through tomorrow.” by: mau Views[217] But as children do, they always find time to have fun and enjoy their life in one of the most beautiful places in the world. by: mau Views[910] Most locals have never left their small island, meaning most children will follow the steps of their parents and will become seaweed farmers. Though many children skip the morning session to go to school. The majority comes around in the evening to begin what will probably become their life long work. by: mau Views[263] Women make many trips carrying full baskets of seaweed. Each basket weighs approximately 30 kilos. For each kilo, they will receive $2000 IDR, which is equivalent to 20 cents of a dollar. A kilo of rice is $10,000 IDR. by: mau Views[256] As the sun sets, the people from Nusa Lembongan will take advantage of the low tides, and will resume their daily harvesting of seaweed. The seaweed that will be used to make cosmetics and beauty products for the outside world. by: mau Views[198]
     
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    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    Friday, 5 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    Six months ago I applied for the Oman scholarship. I’m pasting part of that essay here, not because I’m being lazy, but because my motives and passion for photography have not changed. My skills have improved and this new set of pictures will attest to ... Read more >
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