Indonesia - Gili Air

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Just a two-days trip to Gili Air.

I had one of the most impressive sunsets and one of the most beautiful moonrises ever on this island.

I enjoyed a nightdive and another two dives around the Gilis. But- and that's a big but- I was really shocked to see such a massive destruction caused by dynamite fishing done to the reefs there. They must have been spectacular and beautiful. But now - reduced to a wasteland. Yes, there were great spots I have seen, and thats where most of the pictures come from. But the impression of the ruins of a once beautiful reef overlays that.

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Photos

Mt. Gunung Agung
September 1, 2012
A huge wildfire on the volcano. Helicopters could not operate ther, so it had to be fought by pure manpower. Brave guys.

warning sign on Gili Air
be careful, (french) divers crossing

Lombok, Mt Rinjani in the back
Like a picture postcard

Lombok, Mt Rinjani
seen from the north tip of Gili Air

In the moonlight at a restaurant
Beautiful atmosphere

Sunset
September 2nd

what you can change when setting the white balance pt I
white balance auto

what you can change when setting the white balance pt II
white balance : shade

Gunung Agung
The volcano on Bali in the background, Gili Trawangan in the front

Moonrise over Lombok
on the right in the darkness is Mt. Rinjani

Moonrise
again a beautiful setting, WB: shade

Moonlight over Lombok
WB: shade

Moonlight over Lombok
WB: automatic--colder light

Sunrise over Lombok
on the right is Mt. Rinjani

beautiful beach scenery
again a picture postcard perfect image

Comments

[Dancing Dave]

FABULOUS SUNSETS
Beautiful pics...keep 'em coming

[Dancing Dave]

FABULOUS UNDERWATER SHOTS
Keep 'em coming...I'll nominate this for Photo of the Week