An English-born photographer, Martin Broomfield, who holds a Canadian citizenship, have lived throughout various countries: United Kingdom, Kenya, Canada and Vietnam. He currently resides in Jakarta, Indonesia as of 2007 along with his family. His specialty revolves (pun intended) around snapping gorgeous panoramic landscapes, museums, buildings and other candid moments. Some examples of his work are the "refuse collector", "anak krakatoa", "monkey forest", "magic sunrise", "religious ceremony", "fatahilah museum" and even inside the viewing platform of monas! How many of you have honestly gone inside monas? To the very top, mind you. I sure haven't.
Amongst the pictures he posted, I particularly like the "refuse collector" picture the most as it conveys such a moving, yet depressing reality of the many people often neglected in Indonesia; turning a blind eye to the real issues of our society. His t-shirt reads "private property". Oh the irony.
Anyway, be sure to check out more of his work in Indonesia here. He has traveled extensively (judging by the pictures and locations featured) so don't forget to check them out too. It's inspirational (and a hint of jealousy) to see somebody have the privilege to explore and genuinely take an interest in traveling. I hope to be as fortunate as him in the future. For now, this virtual experience is the closest thing to achieving that end.
-Rasyid
We tried to go inside Monas but it was closed remember? :(
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