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10 Jul 2005 Jatibarang Couillet 0-6-0T 1 (1910) 600mm gauge, note the bagasse bales used to fire the locos.
11 Jul 2005 Berliner Maschinenbau 0-10-0T 5 (1928) 600mm gauge runs back to collect another load of sugar cane.
The Java finch (Latin name Padda Oryzivora), is as it's name implies a resident of Indonesia, particularly the island of Java.
As a mainlander, Java sparrows (also known as Java finches) were one of the most exciting birds to see in Hawaii. They're roughly the size of our common, European-derived sparrows (perhaps a bit larger) and they're present in relatively great numbers, yet their appearance is much more vibrant. The black head with white cheeks is eye-catching, but the red beak and red eye line are also stunning to see in person. (But perhaps only to people who do not live in areas to which these birds are common - I nearly knocked my wife over with excitement when I first saw one of these birds, but she thought it was rather plain and boring.)
I saw birds of this coloration as well as more drab-looking ones and assumed that it was sexual dimorphism at work, but upon reading further apparently this is not the case - drab-looking Java sparrows are apparently juveniles. Males have a more pronounced beak than females, and the red of the beak and eye line is deeper. Compared to some of my other pictures of Java sparrows, I'd guess that this is a male.
Shot with an Olympus E-520 and Zuiko Digital 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6, hand-held with IS mode 1 enabled. This picture was processed from RAW, and was cropped to make the thumbnail more appealing (shameless, I know). Focal length of 300mm (600mm equivalent), ISO 800 and an aperture of f/5.6 (max aperture) were used to counter clouds that obscured the sunlight.
Taken on the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i.
Three young Javanese dance students practice traditional dance movements in Solo (Surakarta), Java, Indonesia
19 Jul 2005 Semboro Orenstein & Koppel 0-6-0T 1 (1926) 3ft 6in gauge dumped in the woods. This loco was used on a branch connecting to the national network at Tanggul until the late 1970's to transport molasses and bagasse.
9 Jul 2005 Semarang-Joana Stoomtram Maatschappij (SJS) Hanomag 0-8-0T D.1505 (1931 Hanover) 3ft 6in gauge with Klien Lindner axle arrangement.
Taman Mini Railway Museum, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia.
Singosari is a small town in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, on the Java Island. It is situated about 400 m above sea-level, and is therefore quite cool especially from June to August. Temperature hovers around 18–20 degrees celsius at night. It is predominantly occupied by Moslems with a small number of Chinese and other groups. The main activity is at the singosari market. There are a couple of places of interests in Singosari such as the Candi Singosari, dated to the 13th century, Sumberawan stupa and the 3339 m high Mount Arjuna. It is a moderate 2 day climb including the return trip. There are also natural springs in the area. A small airport Abdul Rahman Saleh has been constructed to facilitate air travel between Malang and Jakarta.
Malang is the second largest city in East Java province, Indonesia. It has an ancient history dating back to the Mataram Kingdom. The city population at the 2010 Census was 819,708. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. The city is famous for its cool air and the surrounding country regions of Tumpang, Batu, Singosari, and Turen. People in East Java sometimes call it "Paris of East Java." Malang was spared many of the effects of the Asian financial crisis, and since that time it has been marked by steady economic and population growth. Get more at wiki.
Java is the world's most densely populated island (population: 136 million). It is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. Much of Indonesian history took place on Java; it was the centre of powerful Hindu-Buddhist empires, Islamic sultanates, the core of the colonial Dutch East Indies, and was at the centre of Indonesia's campaign for independence. The island dominates Indonesian social, political and economic life. More information on wikipedia.