"Shadows" - Bicycle 1.

"Two Worlds, One World"

How close we are one to the other, but at the same time how far. Just a simple wooden fence separating our bodies, few centimeters one to the other. Their world, which I can only observe and respect, and my world. I would like to know how many questions they asked about the "white man" who is at the other side. We are, undoubtedly different. But not that much at the end. Maybe we have the same questions to make.

"Inside the Truck"

Many are the Balinese who not having any other way of transport, have to go to the big events inside the trucks. Is the same world, the same place, the same moment, the same atmosphere. But looks like two different worlds. Inside and outside. But only one at the end. They are curious about me, so I am with them.

"Dancing Hands"

This group of women were training a dance for a special ceremony, different one because in this case they also sing, something not very usual. And the dancing hands started moving in a hypnotic movement having even their own life.

"I Love U 2"

Big cremation ceremony. Few months ago. In a small village out of the touristic routes. Thousands of Balinese in one of the most important moments of their lives. The Death.
I couldn't recognize what this man said to me, although I guess anything but handsome. I love u too Pak.

"No Sex On The Beach"

What a nice surprise when I came back home and edit this picture, and suddenly found this warning "No Sex On The Bith". Simply Lovely.

"To the Next Life"

When there's a traffic accident and someone dies, which is very often unfortunately, many people stop by. After covering the corpse with plastics or whatever they can find, the people "help" the family with some money. I got really surprised the first time.

"Inside Bali"

Out of the touristic routs is where I find the beautiful and always pictoric and photogenic inspiration. Lights and shadows creating a bucolic scenery.

"Rice Fields"

To me, is at the rice fields where maybe the essence of tradition appears strongly because of the straight connection with Mother Earth and the omnipresent rice.

"My Mum Protecs Me"

This mother and her little baby are having a rest in a very hot day at Denpasar. I found this image totally lovely and endearing. Doesn't matter if they are on the street. On his mother's arms he is gonna always be protected.

"Here I am"

This man and another friends hang out everyday, at the same place. One day I invited them for a coffee and we got a nice conversation about life.

"Before the Ceremony"

Takes some time to get everything ready before the ceremony. These young boys are having a rest before the great event.

"Blessing Water"

Water. This essential and necessary element for living, is of course used at any ceremony as a symbol of purification and blessing. Balinese people wash their faces and heads three times and drink it also three times.

"I'm not in a Hurry"

I was fixing my bike in what is called "Bengkel". The mechanic was not in a hurry to work actually. So did I. Patience. "Sabar"

"Bicycle"

Bicycles are other of my favorites topics...and the people who drive them. The old ones are made by a very heavy metal, driven by old people are even more amazing to look at.

"Bamboo"

This incredible and useful material can be used in many different ways. From a water fountain until a main house. These are waiting to be sold perfectly organized at the warehouse.

"Bridge"

When you walk across this bridge and the tracks pass by, it shakes from one side to the other. This woman didn't look too worry about the movements of the bridge. I did.

"Tree"

Naked branches facing the sky at sunset time before "The Day of Silence".

"Shop"

At midday, the sun falls really heavy so it's time to protect the beautiful and delicate materials used for the ceremonie's clothes.

"A Whole Life"

This woman almost hast lost her vision. She doesn't even how old she is, but appears full of light and life. I think she is the best model I've ever had.