Perfect Supermoon

This photo was taken by ISO 200,  300 mm Nikkor VR, shade white-balance, 1/1600 shutter speed and no tripod. I pick this out because this photo nearly represents how the moon looked like when it reached its closest point to the earth (perigee).

Supermoon

Moon reaches its closest position to the earth at 2.10 am on March 20, 2011 which is approximately 356.577 kilometers away (www.kompas.com, March 19, 2011). This phenomenon is known as "perigee' or "supermoon". In fact, the size of the moon looks the same from places located along the equator like Indonesia. However, the intensity of light is stronger because the moon lightens up the sky more than usual and consequently prevails over the stars.This phenomenon is taken in different white balances with 300 mm Nikkor VR, 1/1600. ISO 200 and no tripod. Minimum correction of sharpness and contrast are applied.

On one school day

Yogyakarta was very hot that afternoon. I was on the way from Prawirotaman area to the Yogyakarta Sultan Palace. When I was walking along Ahmad Dahlan street, I saw four students waiting for their parents to pick them up. They were sitting at the front of a shop. I took this photo from the other side of the street. Of course, I needed to use my 70 - 300 tele. The problem at that time was that the street was crowded and I had to push the shutter as soon as I saw unobstructed view.

Daylight Sleeper

When I bought credits for my mobile phone, I saw this cat sleeping and tempted me to use my Casio Exilim G1. Then I positioned myself to create a certain photography angle. It is actually a colour photo, but I modify it into black and white by using layers provided in Adobe Photoshop CS-3.

Thinking Over

When I go out for hunting photos, I am usually ready to press the shutter of the camera anytime. I therefore install  my 18-55 mm lens or 70-300 mm on my camera. Once, I saw this man at a bus stop and his expression encouraged me to press the shutter. I used my 70-300 mm Nikkor VR at this time.

B e a t e n

It was warm in one afternoon of May 2010. A man was waiting for the Penataran Train in Blimbing Station, Malang, East Java. The delayed train and the tiredness have beaten this man. He fell asleep.

Little Cockatoo

One natural attraction in Sydney during the summer is the migration of young cockatoos. I took this photo in March 2008 when a flock of young cockatoos (hundreds of them) stayed in the Victoria Park which is located at the front of the Sydney University's Main Quadrangle. They chose this park as the transit habitat before continuing their migration.

City Dog

When I was walking along the center of the Solo City, Central Java in one nice afternoon, I found this dog tied to a hydrant fountain while the owner was sitting nearby.

The Spirit of The Poor

Some poor fellows are lazy to work and begging on the street instead. This gentleman thinks that working is better than begging on street. Being a scavenger is the best thing he can do and he makes some money to buy something to eat.

Lonely Tree

Wild buffaloes are commonly found at the Baluran Reserve, Banyuwangi, East Java. But its wide savanna provides various natural attractions. This lonely tree is one of them.

Deep Sadness

Australian War Memorial in Canberra is one of the best museums in the world. I visited this museum in October 2007 and found this statue. It describes  physical and emotional condition of a medic soldier at the beach of Gallipoli during the event of Gallipoli landing in 1915.

No Retreat

Most senior citizens prefer working less than they used to, but Mr and Mrs. Thoyib sell fried and boiled peanut to make a living. Being members of the ordinary class in Indonesia is not always easy for individuals like them. This is also a portrait of true love between an old couple.

The Message

During the APEC Summit 2007 in Sydney, Australia, there were some groups opposing the event. Protests took place. One day, a protester spotted carrying a poster  saying a message directed against the police who guarded the event as well as the protests.