Pulau Bali
Pulau Bali, also known as Bali Island, is a popular tourist destination located in Indonesia. Known for its stunning beaches, lush greenery, and vibrant culture, Bali is a paradise for photographers. The island offers a plethora of photography locations, ranging from picturesque rice terraces to ancient temples and stunning waterfalls. The island's natural beauty and unique culture make it a perfect destination for photographers looking to capture stunning landscapes, cultural events, and traditional ceremonies.
A pura is a Balinese Hindu temple, and the place of worship for adherents of Balinese Hinduism in Indonesia. Puras are built in accordance to rules, style, guidance and rituals found in Balinese architecture. Most puras are found on the island of Bali, where Hinduism is the predominant religion; however many puras exist in other parts of Indonesia where significant numbers of Balinese people reside. Mother Temple of Besakih is the most important, largest and holiest temple in Bali. Many puras have been built in Bali, leading it to be titled "the Island of a Thousand Puras".
Pura Taman Ayun is a compound of Balinese temple and garden with water features located in Mengwi subdistrict in Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Henk Schulte Nordholt wrote in his book Negara Mengwi that Taman Ayun was renovated in 1750.
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The huge state temple of Pura Taman Ayun, surrounded by a wide, elegant moat, was the main temple of the Mengwi kingdom, and is one of the six royal temples on Bali and thus one of the most important on the island. The large, spacious temple was built in 1634 and extensively renovated in 1937
Mudak Waterfall
Entrance to Gunung Kawi Temple
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Most notably David Hamments, Dominic Nessi and Jorge Císcar.