An Intent Gaze

An Intent Gaze
I had to scupper a trip to Eastern Europe at the very last moment because of the floods affecting the Danube River. Hence, it’s back to the shots that I took earlier on this year on my visit to Solo City, Indonesia. We had intended to visit Candi Cetho, a 15th century Javanese-Hindu temple after our visit to the tea plantation at Kemuning. We were side-trakced by some villagers who provided excellent moments for some candid photography. I caught this girl gazing intently as she alternated her curious gazes at us with her intense stare at the scenery behind us.

Angry Birds (Chicks)

Angry Birds (Chicks)
Seen at the same market we visited in Solo City… I cannot imagine how terrified these chicks would have been when they were dyed into these psychedelic colours. Chickens and chicks dyed in ridiculous colours seem to be the rage in Indonesia. I have seen similar ones on a visit to Bali two years ago. Even if there are laws to prevent such cruelty to animals in Indonesia, I don’t think much is done to enforce them 😛