Bird's estate

There is an small alley at Jl Diponegoro - Surabaya, which fully motorcycles parked at one side, punglor bird's seller utilize the wall to hanging their birds, to show the singing performance.

This photo was made by Nikon FM2, Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8, UV filter, Ilford Delta 100 Professional, unrecorded exposure, handheld, Aug 2008.

The Market

The singing bird's market, at jl Diponegoro, there is also provide fighting cock's market, market price for the average quality ready to fight cock about Rp150,000 - Rp250,000 (US$15-25), the market is totally free market, everybody can buy and sell, also we can enjoying the bargain period between seller and potential buyer.

This photo was made by Nikon FM2, Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8, UV filter, Ilford Delta 100 Professional, unrecorded exposure, handheld, Aug 2008.

Salt pond

In the near future this kind of picture, become history, since this salt pond will be converted to be real estate area.

This photo was made by Nikon FM2, Tamron 24-135mmm 1:3.5-5.6, Delta 100 professional. yellow filter, handheld.

Repair the boot

At Nongkojajar village - closed to Bromo - East Java - Indonesia, we can see the boot repairmen, repaint the boot, which was used by farm worker.

This photo was made by Nikon F5, Nikon AF-D 35mm 1:2, UV filter, Kodak T-max 400, unrecorded exposure, handheld.

Devi

This photo was made by Nikon Fm2, Nikkor 50mm 1:1,8, uv filter, Fuji film Proplus 100, unrecorded exposure, handheld.

Bromo

Bromo, name of the small volcanoe at the left side in the photo, was one of the most popular places to be visited for photograph enthusiast.

Basically when people visit Bromo, they come to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, which include Bromo Volcanoe, Semeru Volcanoe ( at the back - far behind of Bromo), and Tengger area village - which most of Tenggerese religion is Hindu, which believed that they are part of the Majapahit's era ciitzen.

This picture was taken from Penanjakan Mountain, at the sunrise deck, by Nikon FM2, Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8, f/16, 1/4000, Fuji Proplus 100, Hoya CPL filter, handheld.

Let's make a deal !

The buyer make an offer for the cock ( fighting cock ), about Rp 100,000 ( US$ 10.00) for the cock. The Transaction just made at the street, that's why during public holiday or sunday, Pasar Kembang has the traffic jam, but people don't complain about it, may be they feel it as usual already.

This photo was made Nikon FM2, Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8, UV filter, f/4, 1/2000, handheld.

Street live

In Surabaya, we can see the becak ( 3 cycle rickshaw ) as public transportation, usually for short distance, passanger can bargain for the price.

I shoot this becak's driver exhausted and slept on his own becak, at about 8.00 pm.

This photo was made by Nikon F5, Nikon AF-D 35mm 1:2, uv filter, Fuji Superia Extra 400, unrecorded exposure.

Canary's fans

Canary songbirds which origin from Canary Island - Africa, have their own fans, where hanging around to watch it.
From 4 photo about Pasar Kembang, you may judged the class of this bird market visitor is low class market. In facts some of bird or cock even snake can transacted around few hundred US dollars.
Located at Pasar Kembang - Surabaya - East Java - Indonesia.

This photo was made by Nikon FM2, Nikkor AI-S 50mm 1:1.8, UV filter, Fuji Pro Plus 100, unrecorded exposure.

Proud of his cock!

This man proud of his cock, which he test to fight few minutes ago, before they notice I took their activity. The others are cock owner, trader and broker for the fighting cock.
Location: Pasar Kembang - Surabaya - East Java - Indonesia.

This photo was made by Nikon FM2, Nikkor AI-S 50mm 1:1.8, UV filter, Fuji ProPlus 100, unrecorded exposure

Various bird's cage

We can see various of songbird's cage, mostly made from bamboo & wood, mesh wire, all are handcrafted, the price range from Rp30,000 untill Rp500,000 ( USD 3.00 untill USD 50.00 ) per cage. Located at Pasar Kembang - Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.

This photo was made by Nikon FM2, Nikkor AI-S 50mm 1:1.8, UV filter, Fujifilm ProPlus 100, unrecorded exposure.

Manuk ku mangan opo yo?

Manuk ku mangan opo yo? ( What's the menu for my songbird ? )

The songbird owner stop by at the bird feed kiosk and watch the billboard.

This shop sell bird feed, provide cricket, earth worm Rp5,000 / ons ( US$ 50 cents for 100 grams ), caterpillar.
I took this photo at Pasar Kembang area - unofficial bird's market - at Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.

This photo was taken by Nikon FM2, Nikkor AI-S 50mm 1:1.8, UV filter, Fuji ProPlus 100, unrecorded exposure.

Old lady

This photo was made by Nikon F5, Nikon AF-D 35mm 1:2, UV filter, Fuji Superia X-tra 400, handheld

Indonesia traditional farmer

Indonesia traditional farmer - Purwodadi - East Java - Indonesia, was taken by Hasselblad 500 c/m, carl zeiss distagon 50 mm f/4, 1/250, f/11, Kodak ektacolor 160, handheld.

Old Man at the pond

This photo was made by Nikon F5, Tamron SP-AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6, yellow filter, Kodak T-max 400, handheld, unrecorded exposures.

The shadow of your smile # 4

This photo was made by Nikon F5, Tamron SP-AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6, yellow filter, Kodak T-max 400, handheld, unrecorded exposures.

The shadow of your smile # 3

This photo was made by Nikon F5, Tamron SP-AF 24-135mm, Yellow filter, Kodak T-max 400, handheld, unrecorded exposures.

The shadow of your smile # 2

This photo was made by Nikon F5, Tamron SP-AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6, Kodak T-max 400, yellow filter, handheld, unrecorded exposures.

The shadow of your smile

This photo was made by Nikon F5, Tamron SP-AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6, Kodak T-Max 400, Yellow filter, handheld, unrecorded exposures.

Waiting for grandson.

This photo was made by Nikon F5, AF-D Nikon 35mm f/2, UV filter, unrecorded exposure, Ilford Delta 400 Professional, handheld.

Phinisi boat harbour

This photo was made by Nikon F5, Tamron SP AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6, Orange filter, Ilford Delta 100 Professional, handheld.

Life path

This photo was made by Nikon F5, Nikon AF-D 35mm f/2, UV filter, Kodak T-max 400 (TMY), handheld.

Location: Gresik - East Java - Indonesia.