I remember the first time I visited Bali, there were fewer people, Kuta was the central tourist area, and the place was less built up than it has become today. Many visitors to Bali raeley venture north of Denpasar and even if they do, its on a day trip. Ubud has been one place that people have been visiting for years, and even it is is becoming a little over developed.
But, that is not to say that Bali has lost it charm. Far from it. If one is prepared to venture away from the main tourist haunts, there is a magnificent paradise for a photographer.
On my last trip I discover the Valley Panorama at Rendang, which overlooks the rice fields with Mt Ganung Agung dominating the horizon. The day I was there, it was cloudy.
Needless to say, this is a spot that I will return to. With a little bit of planning and a check to see what the weather is doing this could be quite spectacular in the right light.
But, that is not to say that Bali has lost it charm. Far from it. If one is prepared to venture away from the main tourist haunts, there is a magnificent paradise for a photographer.
On my last trip I discover the Valley Panorama at Rendang, which overlooks the rice fields with Mt Ganung Agung dominating the horizon. The day I was there, it was cloudy.
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| Ganung Agung Volcano as seen from Rendang |
In 2012, we stayed at a place in Mas, about 15 minutes drive from Ubud called Puri Puncak Bukit. This villa was built by a couple of Australian retires as a piece of paradise to go to in Bali. It is literally right in the middle of the rice fields you can only get to it via a narrow path.
Ubud itself is full of colour and variety. The market is well worth a visit and there are plenty of photographic opportunities everywhere.
Every time I return to Bali, I discover something new. One needs to get in the right creative mood and remember to always have their camera on hand.
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