Bromo, March 2012 – Part 1

I has a trip to East Java (Bromo and Malang) on the mid of March 2012. Well, busy "work-life balance" (although more work than life) delayed me to post "something" about this trip. So here is, the 1st installation of "Magnificent Bromo"
For the sunrise, we take our shot from Metingan (another view point are Mount Penanjakan 1 and Mount Penanjakan II). Frankly speaking, I'm not happy with this view point. I cannot get Batok-Bromo-Semeru view point which appeared like in many postcards

00 - Star Trails Before Sunrise
(Post processed, blue enhanced)

01 - Bromo & Batok - Sunrise

02 - Sunrise From Metingan

03 - Mount Batok
The sun already high, and the sunlight are very harsh, very contrast with the shadow below. It's not the best shot, but hope you enjoys it

04 - Tenggerese
We meet Pak Mul, a Tenggerese who offer his service (as guide) in Metingan. Spent sometimes spoke with him, and also get warm teas from his wife (they sell snacks and drinks). Here Pak Mul's pic with his son.

05 - Sea of Sands
Down from Metingan, we rent a horse (included the rider/guide) to bring us to Bromo's crater. Bromo is a sand mountain, you can see sands everywhere. Local peoples called it Segara Wedi, transalated into Sea of Sand (Segara=Sea, Wedi=Sand).

06 - The Sands and Harsh Sunlight

07 - View From Bromo's Crater
The view from crater to the temple and sea of sands. The temple in the middle of Segara Wedi called Pura Luhur Poten (pura=temple)

08 - Bromo's Crater

09 - The Caldera - Volcano's Crater

10 - Closer View of Mount Batok (from Bromo's Crater)

11 - The Horsemen - Waiting for Their Client

12 - A Tenggerese Horseman

Wait for part 2, The Whispering Sand and Bromo's Savannah