Predawn Ogoh Ogoh Firelight Temple Courtyard in in a temple courtyard near Glodok, Jakarta

Predawn Ogoh Ogoh Firelight Temple Courtyard

by Ivy Baker

Heavy overcast skies press low over the stone courtyard of a temple near Glodok, Jakarta, where predawn darkness holds the air. Warm firelight flickers across the rough, painted surface of a towering Ogoh-Ogoh figure, casting deep orange and red highlights against its dark, papier-mâché skin. The view sits within the dark archway of a nearby structure, creating a natural border that isolates the giant effigy from the surrounding shadows. Small groups of people stand in silhouette near the base, their presence defined only by the glow of the torches they hold. Fine particles rise from the sudden bursts of flame, settling on the intricate, colorful details of the monster's face. The final glow reflects off the wet, dark stone floor at the figure's feet.

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Ogoh-Ogoh Nyepi Balinese ceremony Jakarta temple firelight predawn statue cultural ritual
Camera Nikon Z 7 II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon Z 7 II photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 53mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 200
Film natural digital color
Location in a temple courtyard near Glodok, Jakarta
Date 2021-01-04
Credit VEETER
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