Batik Artist Working Midnight Lantern Shrine in in a shrine lined with lanterns in Glodok, Jakarta

Batik Artist Working Midnight Lantern Shrine

by Amy Kane

Cool air hangs in the midnight air of a Jakarta shrine lined with glowing red lanterns. A batik artist stands beneath stark fluorescent light, their hands steady as they apply molten wax with a tjanting tool onto pale fabric. The scene is framed by a dark wooden doorway, creating a natural border around the focused activity. Behind the figure, rows of paper lanterns cast a soft, warm glow that contrasts with the harsh overhead illumination. Dramatic clouds swirl in the sky visible through the open upper windows, adding depth to the night. The wax flows in intricate lines across the cloth, while the artist wears a simple, dark jacket suitable for the cool season. one drop of wax falls from the tip of the tool, landing on the wooden work surface below.

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Camera Fujifilm X-E5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-E5 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 27mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 3200
Film processed in DxO PhotoLab
Location in a shrine lined with lanterns in Glodok, Jakarta
Date 2025-10-22
Credit VEETER
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