Viewpoints: Indonesia in PicturesDavid MetcalfMay 26, 2017May 26, 2017 by David MetcalfMay 26, 2017May 26, 201701709Bali-based photographer David Metcalf captures the magic and wonder of Indonesia while traveling across Kalimantan, Java and Bali. ...
Tana Olen, the Forbidden ForestDavid MetcalfJune 29, 2016 by David MetcalfJune 29, 201601980“We call this place Tana Olen,” Philius, the Dayak elder explained. “In Kenyah Dayak language this means forbidden forest –...
Bilang Boy of the RiverDavid MetcalfDecember 1, 2014September 5, 2017 by David MetcalfDecember 1, 2014September 5, 2017069611-year-old Bilang has a very old soul. He lives in a small, somewhat remote village on the edge of a...
Bali: A Photographer’s DreamDavid MetcalfDecember 1, 2014September 5, 2017 by David MetcalfDecember 1, 2014September 5, 201702199Photographs of Bali are iconic to eyes all around the world, ranging from stunning, terraced padi fields, beaches and surfing,...
Sutiah the Tengger FarmerDavid MetcalfNovember 3, 2014August 8, 2017 by David MetcalfNovember 3, 2014August 8, 20170539Sutiah is a real mountain woman. She lives in a small village high up on the edge of the Tengger...
Pak Al FauziDavid MetcalfOctober 6, 2014August 8, 2017 by David MetcalfOctober 6, 2014August 8, 201701006Pak Al Fauzi is a very proud man, who lives on a small island off the coast of West Kalimantan...
Herman the Baduy PorterDavid MetcalfSeptember 8, 2014August 8, 2017 by David MetcalfSeptember 8, 2014August 8, 201701409I met Herman on a recent trip to the Kendang Mountains in the province of Banten, 167 km from Jakarta....
Pilius, the Dayak Kenyah ElderDavid MetcalfAugust 11, 2014April 18, 2023 by David MetcalfAugust 11, 2014April 18, 20230882Dayak Pilius was born in paradise, in a place called Long Saan, deep in the heart of North Borneo. I...
Isen Mulang – A Cultural ExtravaganzaDavid MetcalfJuly 1, 2014August 11, 2017 by David MetcalfJuly 1, 2014August 11, 201701443A very special event occurs in Central Borneo on May the 18th each year. Thousands of Dayaks converge on the...
Rut Dini: the River GuardianDavid MetcalfJune 30, 2014August 11, 2017 by David MetcalfJune 30, 2014August 11, 201711074Dini is a passionate defender of the rivers of Borneo, which is not surprising, as her memories of growing up...
Ferzya from AcehDavid MetcalfJune 2, 2014August 8, 2017 by David MetcalfJune 2, 2014August 8, 201711414Whenever I meet someone on my travels around Indonesia like Ferzya, I am filled with great hope for the future...
Aini Abdul – The Sailor’s DaughterDavid MetcalfMay 6, 2014August 18, 2017 by David MetcalfMay 6, 2014August 18, 201701081Aini Abdul was born in a small village in Southwest Kalimantan to a Dayak Iban father and a Javanese mother....
Linda the Tsunami SurvivorDavid MetcalfApril 8, 2014August 23, 2017 by David MetcalfApril 8, 2014August 23, 201701250Linda’s story is somewhat of a reflection of Aceh itself, sad but uplifting. Her life was changed forever a little...
Siti the Dayak DancerDavid MetcalfMarch 10, 2014August 11, 2017 by David MetcalfMarch 10, 2014August 11, 201701403Siti is an extraordinarily beautiful and determined young woman. Her story is one of courage and determination and a desire...
Pak Anden: the Dayak Elder and Village ChiefDavid MetcalfFebruary 11, 2014August 11, 2017 by David MetcalfFebruary 11, 2014August 11, 201701636Pak Anden greeted me by smudging my forehead and cheeks with a white powdered paste. After I received my traditional...
Dana the Tour GuideDavid MetcalfSeptember 9, 2013August 16, 2017 by David MetcalfSeptember 9, 2013August 16, 20170865Leaving his village at the age of nine and finding himself on the streets of Jalan Diponegoro, the main street...
Nyoman Jiwa, The WoodcarverDavid MetcalfAugust 26, 2013August 16, 2017 by David MetcalfAugust 26, 2013August 16, 201701460Nyoman Jiwa started learning the art of woodcarving from his grandfather when he was just 10 years old. A quiet,...
Faces Of Bali: I Made Oka Putra, The Duck FarmerDavid MetcalfJuly 28, 2013August 16, 2017 by David MetcalfJuly 28, 2013August 16, 201701281One of the wonderful things about exploring the Bali countryside is coming upon the duck farmers as they herd their...
Made Dwi: The Massage LadyDavid MetcalfJuly 16, 2013August 16, 2017 by David MetcalfJuly 16, 2013August 16, 201701382Made Dwi has a gift from the Gods — her hands. Dwi, who is 21 years old, has learnt many...
Faces Of Bali: Nyoman Jaya, The MangkuDavid MetcalfJuly 1, 2013August 16, 2017 by David MetcalfJuly 1, 2013August 16, 201701289Nyoman Jaya is a very holy man. He is one of five Mangkus (temple priests) in his local village, Pejeng...
Faces Of Bali: Ketut LasiaDavid MetcalfJune 18, 2013August 16, 2017 by David MetcalfJune 18, 2013August 16, 201701607Ketut does not remember exactly how old he is, but he remembers when he was very young hiding in the...