Burdens, a photo from Jawa Tengah, Java

Photographer's Note

Some children collecting something – herbs, firewood... I really don't know – on the Dieng Plateau in central Java. The Dieng Plateau is known for several small Hindu temples from the 7th and 8th centuries, but the most striking feature of this desolate area, some 2000 meters above sea level, is the volcanic activity. It is often misty, as in this picture, with smoke smelling of sulphur creeping out of the ground.
A wider view of the area, when the sun hade broken through the clouds, can be seen in a workshop.
Both pictures were taken in 1976 and were scanned from Kodachrome slides.

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ommishra (1160) 2008-07-15 1:26 [Comment]

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ndb1958 (9289) 2008-07-15 7:13

Another interesting image from Java about the circumstances of the kids who have to do their jobs. I have no idea what they collected. Is it tea, maybe?
Nino.

saxo042 (38078) 2008-07-15 8:02

Hej Gert,
This composition is very good and also quite funny with that lady hidden behind her burden. The man to the right reminds me of a mod from the sixties, is he a controller or something?
Hälsningar
Gunnar
PS en aning för mörk i min smak...

Maged (1921) 2008-07-16 2:30

Hello Gert
Excellent shot ,all the elements looks great , i like so much this girl looking, and her clothes , she is real Character .

Directly to my FAV.
Best Wishes
Maged

skippy007 (12510) 2008-07-18 3:36

Hello Gert, Nice shot & again good work on your scanning, you have some beautiful & interesting shots & this is a good example, the quality is good, I think the child on the right makes this picture, he really stands out against the clear sky. Keep up the good work. The WS version clearly shows the smoke coming out of the ground.
Thanks
Santo

CycleEyes (24) 2008-10-26 6:45

Hello Gert. Impressive scene captured, nice colour tones and proportions of subject in frame. One moment in day life.
George

Viera (948) 2008-12-30 11:49

Hi Gert,
very interesting shot,I like the expression of faces of children.Good compo with the figure in the middle.
Happy New Year 2009!
Regards
Viera

Cricri (176) 2017-06-04 1:00

Hi Gert
Belle scène de vie bien présenter, le rendu des détails et des couleurs sont fantastique, très bon travail
belle journée
cricri

emka (152072) 2020-01-30 23:06

Hello Gert, Very nice picture - a bit strange colours but an interesting scene with the woman having a big burden and the guy free. I can't wait to see Bromo volcano.
So nice and 14 points, haha.
Kind regards MAlgo

jmdias (102744) 2020-03-10 10:23

gert

very interesting personages, I liked the curiosity of them with your camera. nice details of the daily life. a not easy place to live, of course. anyway, if we can think, every place has a challenge, even the rich sweden we think it is a paradise. haha.

take care
jorge

COSTANTINO (104011) 2020-10-09 22:44

Hello dear Gert and have a nice time
and a happy weekend
...no more comments.......
...one shot is one thousand words...
regards
Costantino

kasianowak (15760) 2020-11-18 13:42

This is a fascinating and original photo. Not only it shows a daily life scene from a corner of the globe far away from where I am (sadly) stuck now but it has an artistic feel thanks to the misty smoky background and creative pov.
I of course have to add it to my favs.
Again, thanks for the link.