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Mount Batur is an active volcano located at the center of two concentric calderas north west of Mount Agung, Bali, Indonesia. The south east side of the larger 10×13 km caldera contains a caldera lake. The inner 7.5-kilometer-wide caldera, which was formed during emplacement of the Bali (or Ubud) ignimbrite, has been dated at about 23,670 and 28,500 years ago.
The southeast wall of the inner caldera lies beneath Lake Batur; Batur cone has been constructed within the inner caldera to a height above the outer caldera rim. The Batur stratovolcano has produced vents over much of the inner caldera, but a NE-SW fissure system has localized the Batur I, II, and III craters along the summit ridge. Historical eruptions have been characterized by mild-to-moderate explosive activity sometimes accompanied by lava emission. Basaltic lava flows from both summit and flank vents have reached the caldera floor and the shores of Lake Batur in historical time. The caldera contains an active, 700-metre-tall stratovolcano rising above the surface of Lake Batur. The first historically documented eruption of Batur was in 1804, and it has been frequently active since then. The substantial lava field from the 1968 eruption is visible today when viewed from Kintamani, a town that stradles the southwest ridge of the greater caldera.
Naha’s annual Otsunahiki (giant tug-of-war) has its roots in a centuries’ old local custom, when ceremonial tug-of-war events were held to pray for rain or prosperity. The custom faded out in the 1930s, but in 1971, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Naha Municipal Government, the tug-of-war made a comeback. Now an annual event, the Naha Giant Tug-of-War is held to pray for the prosperity of Okinawa and the good health of participants, and attracts more than 250,000 spectators each year.
The enormous rope, which was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s biggest straw rope, is 200 meters in length and weighs 43 tons. With side ropes attached for pulling, the tug-of-war can accommodate up to 15,000 participants for this lively competition, which usually lasts for 20 or 30 minutes.
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Boxing in Cuba (21)
A boxing coach, a retired olympic boxer, trains boys at Rafael Trejo boxing gym.
During the last 30 years Cuba has produced more World Champions and Olympic gold medalists in amateur boxing than any other country. Many famous fighters, who came out of Cuba, trained at Rafael Trejo boxing gym in their youth. This run down open air facility in the Old Havana is a place of learning and mastering the art of boxing with the old school style. Boys begin their training when they are very young. As sports receive a high political priority in Cuba, all children are systematically encouraged to develop their skills. Those who succeed will become heroes of Cuban society.
Mum, receiving the last rites from a Benedictine monk. Mum was much more at peace and stopped fighting death after the prayer/blessing from the priest (left). My brother is also pictured praying with her.
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Part of a photo-documentary series on my mother's death. It's not a subject oft explored, nor talked about - all the more reason, I figured, to cover it - plus it was an outlet to explore my own emotions and grief..... even at the time I clicked. We're all going to die one day. However, we British (generally) do everything we can to avoid talking or thinking about it ...
The Malecón (officially Avenida de Maceo) is a broad esplanade, roadway and seawall which stretches for 8 km (5 miles) along the coast in Havana, Cuba, from the mouth of Havana Harbor in Old Havana, along the north side of the Centro Habana neighbourhood, ending in the Vedado neighbourhood.
Dōbutsuen-mae Station (動物園前駅 Dōbutsuenmae-eki, Shinsekai) is a railway station on the Osaka Municipal Subway in Nishinari-ku, Osaka, Japan. The name in English means "in front of the zoo". It is one of the nearest stations to the Tennōji Zoo and Tsutenkaku.
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Miguel es un duende juguetón y bromista, aunque de ánimos bipolares. es el duende de los juegos y la buena suerte. si le caes bien, te dará suerte, pero si no, prepárate para unas cuantas bromas de su parte.
-Miguel is a playful and joking goblin, although of bipolar moods. Is the goblin of games and good luck. If you like him, he'll give you luck, but if not, get ready for a few jokes on his part.
Of the many observers on the rooftop patios, I chose this one on the corner of 8th and Hennepin in downtown Minneapolis. It was the most colorful, and the corner location made a very nice compositon, I thought.
Absolute Vodka makes a real push during Pride. I am sure it is the same in other cities. The bottles of Absolut that the bartenders use have a special label displaying the Pride colors. Pretty jazzy.
Shun Hing Restaurant （信興酒樓）, which has stood on Kweilin Street of Sham Shui Po for eight decades, recently announced it will be closing its doors by the end of December 2016.
Cuba's Casas Particulars (5)
Lodging in a casa particular can be one of the most interesting experiences you can enjoy during your trip to Cuba. Aside from having the chance to meet travelers from around the world you will know the Cuban reality from within, living with a Cuban familiy. Another important argument is the price. Casas particulares are the most economical option for your stay in Cuba.
I really love taking couple’s shots. It gives some sort of balance to the image. Ben & Yuval 📍 Tel Aviv.
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is a Japanese fire festival held annually between August 2nd and 7th in Aomori city. Every year more than 3 million visitors gather for the festivities from all over Japan and abroad to attend. During the festival, over twenty dynamic nebutas – massive lanterns floats based on kabuki or mythical stories – parade through the city of Aomori. On the evenings of August 2nd through 6th and daytime of the 7th, colorfully dressed Haneto (nebuta dancers) as well as flutists and drummers convey the nebuta floats through the city. On the night of the 7th, the nebutas are placed in boats and ferried around the Aomori Bay as fireworks light up the night sky to conclude the festival.
The Aomori Nebuta Festival has been designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan in 1980.
Had the opportunity to attend to this event @ Dar Al Ber Society, Dubai sponsored by Islamic Information Centre. Last 1st of June.www.islamicic.com/fasting/
The event was to understand the Value of Fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan. During the event 20+ individuals decided to embrace Islam as their religion.
This image will be part of my Photodocumentary "Ramadan 2018".