BALI's Mystique Photo Gallery by Manuel Libres Librodo Jr. at pbase.com

BALI's Mystique

June 12 to 17, 2006 is the longest serious photography trip
I've undertaken thus far. And what could have been a better place to spend it
than BALI.

When I went to Bali 3 years ago, I was awed by the colours that I saw.
I was moved by the spirit that I observed from the Balinese.
I was stung by Bali's magic.

Indeed Bali is much more beautiful the second time around.
The more I experienced Bali, the less I know about the place.
But it is that very mystic that makes Bali a paradise for the soul.

Credit goes to our tour guide, Mr. Ngurah Rai, for bringing us to places not many people go.
I told him that he can be a very good photographer's guide.
Those interested to hire him, you can PM me for his email/contacts.

Watch this gallery grow. I had taken over 2,000 pictures and I intend to show at least a hundred here.
Please COME BACK and VOTE so that others will get the chance to see the beauty of Bali.

Hibiscus Smile

Standout

Reaching Out

Last Day of School

Thinking Ahead

escape to dream

simple pleasure

language of love

Kusamba

Morning in Kusamba

Kusamba 2

Kecak Dancer

Ngurah Rai, Our Tour Guide

The Look of Despair

Proud Fisherman

Display

Procession-Bound

No Food, No Friends

distant look

stevedore

smile

alone

the prayer

clasped

laces

flower

could it be any sweeter?

ambivalence

the dancer

backstage

kecak

before the show

greetings

anticipation

kecak highlight

barong musician

welcome...

attachment

colours

hi!

in white

in the neighborhood

smiles

battling the waves

burden

synchrony

heaven-bound

mirror

giant dreams

signs in the sky

alms?

She Saw Me

dainty

Her Story

Potopoto		14-Mar-2008 01:46
Very beautiful gallery. You're so talented

HELENA AFONSO		11-Nov-2007 17:19
CONGRATULATIONS FOR AN EXCELLENT WORK AND DIVINE GALLERY!!

jerry		21-May-2007 07:48
perfect!!!!

Guest		27-Apr-2007 05:41
Wonderful reminders of one of my favorite places... voted of course!

Angie		18-Apr-2007 01:43
Bali is in my heart so these amazing shots brought me joy

Julz		06-Feb-2007 09:36
Beautiful set!

Cecile Impens		13-Jan-2007 18:38
I've visited Bali with my family 2 years ago; fascinating place and the Balinese are such wonderful people! Beautifully taken pictures; you've tastefully captured the beauty of this paradise!

Floren		10-Jan-2007 06:06
It is a very nice piece of work. I love it.

JOSE MATA		14-Dec-2006 12:33
JUST WONDERFUL MANNY !!!!! VOTED

Grobljar Vanjo		22-Oct-2006 10:23
I've enjoyed viewing these images...

Grobljar Vanjo		22-Oct-2006 10:06
I've enjoyed viewing these images...

Guest		16-Oct-2006 02:25
Theres no words... you are very good.... Thanks!!!

Guest		15-Oct-2006 08:24
C'est splendide, ces photos sont à la hauteur de la beauté de Bali.

cosi		23-Aug-2006 02:42
wonderfull picture...you must visit an other place in Indonesia there so many exotic

Guest		20-Aug-2006 07:16
Manuel..... your whole gallery blew me away and it is really breathtakingly! I can see why Nikon D200 is extremely expensive!

Marcel-Etienne		06-Aug-2006 13:29
Another great gallery of yours. Amazing shots! Voted... :o)

Guest		04-Aug-2006 11:14
I have been to Bali recently and your great portraits will give me inspiration for the next time i go to this wonderful island. voted

Ronald Alarcon		14-Jul-2006 10:28
Only I can say is very clever pictures i like the way you played on the colors... excellent!

Guest		13-Jul-2006 07:38
Great Pics, Manny Demos Pampanga, Philippines

Vernes Go		08-Jul-2006 06:45
excellent nice gallery!! simply amazing!! it was really nice meeting you in person! thank you for all the tips you've given!

Guest		07-Jul-2006 03:09
Some of the finest work on pbase. congratulations. big vote.

Guest		06-Jul-2006 13:38
Greetings from Indonesia. Your pictures just blew me away. I could cry ... Voted voted and voted ...

Thomas Choo		06-Jul-2006 09:38
Amazing pictures! Well done.

Peter Hollinger		06-Jul-2006 02:34
Vote

Zandro R.		05-Jul-2006 13:18
Hi Manny, Very excellent shots. I happened to know your work through the Mabuhay Magazine of the Philippine Airlines on my trip from Cebu to Manila. I will follow your gallery from now on. Great inspiration! Zandro R.

Kedarnath S		03-Jul-2006 08:39
magnificant gallery

racquet club, Korean,.,..		03-Jul-2006 08:31
So So So Great...............

you		03-Jul-2006 08:29
so beautiful photo...great

Guest		01-Jul-2006 23:34
Wonderful gallery....looking forward for more to come. All the best.

Danny Cambr�		30-Jun-2006 17:07
Another of your great galleries

Rosemarie Kusserow		30-Jun-2006 11:10
Hi Manuel, now I´m able to vote for your amazing gallery, it is a plesure for me, regards, Rosemarie :-)

Rosemarie Kusserow		29-Jun-2006 15:12
Hi Manuel, I´m new on this side and I have to pay at first, I cannot vote right now, but I`ll do it if it is possible for me, I enjoyed all these BALI images and you catched the mystique of BALI very well, great works, beautiful colors and verx expressive, thanks, Rosemarie :-)

Guest		28-Jun-2006 05:10
Beaucoup d'emotion, des regards profonds; c'est comme ça que j'aime la photo Vraiment bravo

Mimi		28-Jun-2006 00:46
GREAT PICTURES!!!!

Richard Chu		27-Jun-2006 18:28
Absolutely beautiful gallery!

xnir		26-Jun-2006 14:28
Wonderful collection :-) v

chyeheng		26-Jun-2006 13:41
I have been to Bali many years back. It is a beautiful place. Your great pictures just let me wonder did I really visited Bali? Thanks for sharing

Mario Andi Supria		26-Jun-2006 10:51
great picture... hallo i'm mario andi supria.. i live in Ubud, Bali. if you come to bali again you can contact me. my photo gallery at www.marioandisupria.fotografer.net and i wish i can hunting photo in bali with u next time.....

Guest		26-Jun-2006 06:06
Great gallery Manuel. I feel happy when each time I visit here. Thanks for sharing.

JOSE MATA		26-Jun-2006 02:40
BRAVO MAESTRO !!!!!

Guest		26-Jun-2006 00:28
Fabulous gallery!

Guest		25-Jun-2006 18:14
Fablous gallery..(v)

A Reid		25-Jun-2006 16:42
Great stuff as usual. I wish I had your secret for getting your colors to look the way you do.

James Deakin		25-Jun-2006 15:19
Manuel, I have been following your work here for at least a year. You never fail to amaze me. Pls drop me a line when your exhibit begins. Incredible stuff. Voted.

Richard Calmes		25-Jun-2006 11:37
Beautiful, well composed portraits and candids! Vote

Guest		25-Jun-2006 11:16
wow

ltolksdorf		25-Jun-2006 07:20
Excellent gallery with an interesting mixure of portraits.

Guest		25-Jun-2006 03:42
i really admire your pictures & its really inspiring. I'm really proud that you are a pinoy. MABUHAY KA !!! hoping to see more of your work Gilbert

abc		24-Jun-2006 22:45
Hello Manuel, I enjoyed this gallery a lot - each photo in it is unique, very expressive and eye-catching. You painted a very beautiful, unforgetable and full of emotions picture of Bali and its inhabitants. Thanks for sharing. Voted! Karolina

Fong Lam		24-Jun-2006 13:02
A wonderful gallery. I'm charmed by the people. Voted!

alecnorman		24-Jun-2006 11:56
One of your best galleries so far. There is more variety in style.

reggie santos		24-Jun-2006 10:07
as always Manny you're giving us excellent photos. Goodluck on your photo exhibit pare.

Guest		24-Jun-2006 03:59
I can say that your galleries are no doubt one important piece for my inspiration... the kids at school are Outstanding. Good work,,,

Wayan Sriyasa		23-Jun-2006 18:04
Great Shot... i also love bali very much.... I grew up at his island... regards, Sriyasa www.madusudhana.web.id

daph		23-Jun-2006 17:47
great pictures!

Mrs Gloria		23-Jun-2006 13:32
please i want to have many friends over there. can you kindly send there mail to me so that i can right them? thanks STAY BLESS, Mrs Gloria.

R.Moreno		23-Jun-2006 13:24
Great gallery. I like especially portraits.

Guest		22-Jun-2006 19:44
excellent pictures!

Nancy/Australia		22-Jun-2006 10:17
This is best photography website I've come across. Every picture's as good as the next! They're magnificantly composed, though have a natural look about them, The colours are exquisite and the subject matter is treated with so much respect. I look foward to returning.

Guest		22-Jun-2006 04:07
wala, everytime i check your recent addition they just blow me away....galing!!!!

Dan Chusid		22-Jun-2006 02:59
As usual, beautiful work Manuel!

david procter		20-Jun-2006 13:27
I'm off to Bali in August for a spot of surfing (and eating!), no doubt I'll bring my camera too. Two thousands pictures in three days! Here we go!!

Henry Taitano		20-Jun-2006 07:50
Wonderful gallery. Been to Bali several times. Changed so quickly.

Guest		20-Jun-2006 07:20
excellent gallery....i have never been to bali but have heard so many beautiful things about the island...the colors are truly remarkable!

Guest		19-Jun-2006 00:55
Hi Manny,I too am mesmerised by the beauty and mystique of Bali and her people. Having done a cultural immersion program in Bahasa Indonesia there when I was a teenager, I could never get enough of the warmth and friendliness of island. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more of your images!

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