Visual rhymes and rhythms of Bali Photo Gallery by Jose Libres Librodo at pbase.com

Visual rhymes and rhythms of Bali

Repeatedly the swelling surfs smash against the volcanic shores
The eastern gale makes the tender-green ricestalks sigh
The believers murmur prayers while tendering their floral offerings
The staccato and enticing spiels of the market vendors
The hypnotic crystaline music of the gamelan's gongs and xylophones
The punctuating hammer-strikes of the artist and artisans

This island paradise pulsates with life... the heartbeat of the Balinese
The rhythm and its endless variations recapitulates in rhymes. Beckoning all...
alas, all I can capture are only images... Bali, I will return.

Thank you. Madamo gid nga salamat. Khob khun Krap.

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Lady in Purple and Orange 1	Lady in Purple and Orange 2	Lady in Purple and Orange 3
Trance	Wind Player	Ensemble
Flower Vendor	Banana Vendor	Onion Vendor
Field of Dreams	Heavenly Joy	Rice Planting
Stone Deity 1	Stone Art	Stone Deity 2
Barong Dancer 1	Barong Dancer 2	Barong Dancer 3
Temple At Sunset 1	Sweet Light	Temple at Sunset 2
The Threat	The Attack	The Compromise
To the Shrine	Stairway to Heaven	After the Ritual
Ubod's Grandma 1	Ubod's Grandma 2	Ubod's Grandma 3
Surf's Bounty 1	Surf's Bounty 2	The Launch
Worship 1	Worship 2	Worship 3
Unload 1	Unload 2	Battered
Sitting the Day	The Customer	The Gang
Color and Onions	Golden Age	Young Help
Market's Muse	Waiting	Day's Almost Over
Holy Men	Hypnotic	Blessings
Rainbow Batik	Unaware	White peaks

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Ms Caroline		13-Feb-2012 03:30
Simply marvelous! Thank you for sharing these wonderful work of art.

Gus pint		13-Oct-2008 14:17
it's nice photo, I never seen before,excelent lighting, shadow,and impresion. congrulation

Guest		14-May-2008 06:58
Gorgeous work! I guess I have a little better understanding of the 'Creative Eye' that you are blessed with, after attending a workshop with Manny last month.

JOSE MATA		02-Dec-2007 16:24
I RETURN TO ENJOY YOUR BEATIFUL WORK TOCAYO , REGARDS ,

Paolo Fercia		28-Nov-2007 08:23
Una galleria ricca di foto stupende dove il sapiente utilizzo della luce e dei chiaroscuri crea sempre atmosfere magiche. ~V~

Guest		12-Nov-2007 06:57
You are a master of processing! Wow! You paint with such consistency and skill. Truly unique and not easily duplicated. Amazing!

Guest		03-Sep-2007 16:12
Great shot with feeing inside, Xcellent photos

Guest		26-Jul-2007 02:36
still keeping your standard eh? Mr joe... yet you always seem to bring up your incredulous standard every time you release a new flash of majestic inspiration.. making me always look up to you, as your student and virtual son ... haha. voted

Raul Banias		17-Jul-2007 01:43
Very impressive gallery. Voted

Guest		07-Jul-2007 08:21
Fantastic gallery & great control of light. Thanks. V

eric st martin		06-Jul-2007 08:21
really wonderful incredible voted

Guest		26-Jun-2007 17:55
Stunning images Especially love the portraits GMV

Tom Narwid		12-Jun-2007 20:43
Exquisite work

Guest		08-Jun-2007 20:18
Fantastic gallery!!!

Guest		25-May-2007 22:49
wow....i have been to Bali so many times, but u have given me a new perspective on how to capture this wonderful place with so much soul.....great gallery, voted:)

Guest		20-May-2007 16:17
A very impressive gallery. I like your warm light, use of light and the rich colors you have captured and produced and thank you for making this an easy vote!

Guest		19-May-2007 11:29
Wow! Fantastic pictures! Big vote!

Richard Calmes		18-May-2007 11:29
Beautiful, sensitive captures of the human spirit! Great treatment and colors as usual! V

Cindy Hiteman		16-May-2007 16:12
You do lovely, lovely work. I enjoyed the dark backgrounds. I'm sure you're giving all of us ideas about framing.

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.		16-May-2007 11:13
and how i wish i have the imagination and creativity to capture lifestyle and culture like you do. but i couldn't. i don't know how to do it...well at least not as interesting as you do. I have voted for this gallery long long time ago...for the record.

Guest		15-May-2007 12:40
Superb!

nightowl		15-May-2007 07:58
Stunning photo gallery! Thanks for sharing.

Guest		14-May-2007 22:56
wonderful gallery, i havnt enought english words for write all in my head..... superb, thanks francine

Jozef Mihal�in		14-May-2007 21:01
Super!!! vynikajuce obrazky!!! Si jednièka .Gratulujem. Jozef (SLOVAKIA)

Guest		14-May-2007 14:38
Another masterpiece of a gallery from you, Jose! Just magical. A big V from me of course.

Julie Bird		14-May-2007 04:41
Thanks Hose. Again you have enchanted us with wonderful images. V

Guest		12-May-2007 20:11
Fantastic collection, voted

Raymond		12-May-2007 18:56
... just like a dream, the images are soft, almost unreal... Des images magnifiques José, merci de partager ta vision et ta passion avec nous Raymond

Marco of Rome		12-May-2007 10:36
Congratulation for your spettacolary gallery.

ashok v		12-May-2007 06:24
every time i see your work it makes me want to grab my camera and go in search of similar subjects. outstanding work. each better then the last..ashok/mumbai-india.

Dmitry Zamorin		11-May-2007 08:44
Beautiful scenes of the real life! The processing is very suitable and effective!

Guest		11-May-2007 07:59
THANK YOU FOR THE iNVITATION TO YOUR BALI GALLERY: BEAUTIFUL! I ENJOYED IT! TODAY I HAVE MY FLIGHT TO BANGKOK AND ON SUNDAY I'M GOING TO BALI. BEST WISHES:

Bobby Wong Jr.		10-May-2007 23:54
Boboy, I'm awed as usual. Your photos transported me to Bali and back. Thanks.

Guest		10-May-2007 12:25
beautiful stuff Rob

Tom Narwid		10-May-2007 01:18
Truely awsome. WOnderful light It is far from "easy" what you are able to do with a camera!

Guest		09-May-2007 17:59
Another Obra Maestra! v!

Petros Labrakos		09-May-2007 12:09
remarkable gallery special work! (V)

Guest		09-May-2007 08:11
Absolument superbe. Beaucoup de plaisir. Vote.

Guest		09-May-2007 02:39
Outstanding work!!! Every picture is a winner! VTD

Guest		09-May-2007 02:07
Voted! Again, this is a very stunning gallery!

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.		09-May-2007 00:44
voted. you already know how i feel about these pictures...

Guest		08-May-2007 16:17
what a stunning collection of images! the best thing I can say about it is that you have brought Bali alive to me. GREAT WORK.

Rob Oele		08-May-2007 14:37
You did an extremely good job here, especially treating the light there. Good title also, rhymes and rithmes, because that's how this collection feels. Big vote

Guest		08-May-2007 13:11
Bobs, Bali is one of my favorite places . I have to have a copy of these. I am in awe of the details. Again proud gid ko ka ubra mo. My house will be full of your work one of these days.

regi olbrechts		08-May-2007 12:05
Hello Jose, I finally found some time - time enough because there's so many things to see with you - to admire your astonishing work. It's magical. You're a great artist, a great photographer. There's so much depth and vision in your work that one has to see it to believe it. The question is now: what am I doing??? ;-) Brilliant Jose. A BIG, BIG VOTE!! and a number 1 place in my all time FAV's!

Giancarlo Guzzardi		08-May-2007 10:28
spectacular!... without words. my vote

Joel Escala		08-May-2007 05:56
Boboy, Another spectacular gallery here. Love the photos and treatment. V!

Guest		08-May-2007 00:37
Hi Jose, You are like a painter and using the Photoshop as a brush you have created an amazing gallery of photos. Great work. Hope to see more.

John Florning		07-May-2007 19:36
Hi Jose It's allways a thrill opening your newest galleries, and it's difficult for me to find the right words. The quality of your photos have all time been in top. I can just relax and enjoy your fantastic play with the light and colours on the persons you present for us. Again a very big vote!

Guest		07-May-2007 17:46
WOW! gr8 work again jose. :) Dhiraj

Guest		07-May-2007 14:02
non ho parole, una galleria fantastica, piena di sentimento, passione , ed amore, grazie per aver lavorato cosi!!! io voto%

Guest		07-May-2007 13:33
luv your work mannie, and this gallery is full of awsome, creative and emotive portraits, but most important these images reflect inside of you! V

Dante Dimarucot		07-May-2007 12:26
You really are very talented kabayan. Magnificently done! Voted

Guest		07-May-2007 11:55
A formidable gallery all the way. Photos that are bursting of emotion and colors shot in the very heart of Bali a magical place I've always wanted to visit! Great work as always Jose, Bravo! V

Rosemarie Kusserow		07-May-2007 11:52
I enjoyed again to view at all your wonderful pictures, I´ve never been in Bali, this seems to be a great place, not only for photographers, beautiful colors and light on your pictures as usual, vote, Rosemarie :o)

Wendy		07-May-2007 11:29
Beautifully presented gallery......V!

Guest		07-May-2007 06:26
lovely gallery

Latifa Messaoudi		07-May-2007 06:12
an uncredible gallery, very beautiful, with so pretty colors and nice light :)

shatterbug		07-May-2007 05:18
You are more than a photographer, Jose...you are an artist, and it is a pleasure to see how your brush painted these images!

Tim Reisdorf		07-May-2007 03:08
The lighting and richness of colors makes this gallery one of the most expressive that I have ever seen. You burn shadows unlike that of which I've never seen before, being careful to only reveal that of which is important. I think this may be your best work to date.

flowsnow		07-May-2007 02:03
A beautiful and expressive gallery full of great skill on both shooting and PP work. You are talented! Vote~

Guest		07-May-2007 01:34
Simply amazing.

Aloha Diao Lavina		07-May-2007 01:29
Oh, Jose. What a dance you have here. A whirl of color. A song that thrums with the spirit of the people and the harmony of beautiful, beautiful places. Your gallery steps through a brilliant tango and hints of a spicy stroll through light, water, air, color, LIFE. A brilliant design only you can paint. I bow to you, friend. V

Guest		06-May-2007 19:38
outstanding work as usual. Beautiful style!! vote

sherwood frazier		06-May-2007 15:15
Outstanding striking photos my friend. Wonderful post processing, a feeling and a vision that is truely unique. Nice work Jose, thank you for the invitation, well with every minute.

Johan Gerrits		06-May-2007 13:16
Another fantastic gallery Jose, great how you capture the mood, and paint with light, big V

Steve Viscot		06-May-2007 11:37
very interesting gallery and processing technique. vote

Didier Vanderperre		06-May-2007 02:37
I really like the way you play with the light, it gives a unique feel to your pictures.

Guest		06-May-2007 00:25
I'm voting for your artistic work and talent. This series is magical and a great visual experience. Congrats! Gil

Jaime Serrano		05-May-2007 23:44
Great atmosphere in the whole gallery Jose; wonderful portraits and life scenes!!!. Voted.

Guest		05-May-2007 17:39
Wonderful gallery. Your images have a very graphic, painterly look. I'll be back for sure. Chris :)

Guest		05-May-2007 13:25
very very great great gallery........nothing to say just really great work

carol j. phipps		05-May-2007 12:52
Magnificient! VOTE

Guest		05-May-2007 12:16
breathtaking work, my compliments.

Eric Carr�re		05-May-2007 10:14
This is truly magnificent work José, well done...V

Guest		05-May-2007 09:57
I'd saw this gallery this morning & i love it so much ! great job V ! Vincent.

Guest		05-May-2007 06:35
Congratulations Jose on another fantastic gallery!

Vikas Malhotra		05-May-2007 05:56
A lovely gallery from one of my favourite places, havent been back to Bali in a while (5 years I think) so guess its time to go there again and this time armed with my camera :-) Cheers, Vikas.

Ali Majdfar		05-May-2007 05:49
Fabulous pics, artistic work. GMV

Guest		05-May-2007 05:34
Congratulations Sir Boboy! This is another beautiful gallery for anybody who hungers for visual indulgence. This is truly an eye candy. You have captured the life and its essence that is truly and authentically Balinese. If only my eyes can hear, it surely will hear the rhymes and rhythms of these masterfully-captured photographs. Salamat sa pagpaambit sa amon sining mga matahum nga litrato ;) BIG VOTE!

Guest		05-May-2007 03:04
wow. great gallery. it shows that bali has more to offer than just surfing and partying. your photos show a place full of color and culture. it definitely goes to my 'must go' list. thanks for sharing. voted!

Guest		05-May-2007 01:14
Striking visuals. You've outdone yourself yet again. Bravo!

JOSE MATA		04-May-2007 23:41
DEAR TOCAYO , I AM SPEACHLESS , THE BALINESE WORLD TROUGH YOUR EYES ; JUST A MAGICAL TOUR, THANKS FOR SHARING WITH US , MY HUMBLE VOTE : o )

Steve Highfield		04-May-2007 23:04
Jose, I have just had the greatest pleasure of running through the entire gallery slideshow. This again is truly magnificent work throughout. The portraits, group shots, the scenery - all convey the true rythms of Bali photographed so tastefully and superbly. Beautiful presentation, first class work like this deserves recognition. My vote with pleasure. +V

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