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Purification procession

Purification procession

This is a ceremonial procession in Bali, called Melasti. It is celebrated a few days before the Balinese New Year. Throughout the day all over the island, villa...
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This is a ceremonial procession in Bali, called Melasti. It is celebrated a few days before the Balinese New Year. Throughout the day all over the island, village by village, the Balinese will go to the seaside with their house treasures and offerings for purification rites to prepare themselves for the New Year.
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NIKON D7200

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Aperture 9/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 720/10

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Oct, 2016

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33

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+3

Awards

Peer Award

Superb Composition

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#melasti #bali #purification rites

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