In this post I’ll be talking about my recent visit to Bali, since there’s quite a bit to talk about, I have separated the story into 3 parts. Along the way I’ll be mentioning bit by bit here and there different photography explanation. As usual, all images are click-able for larger sample.

One of the thing that intrigues me most when I first arrived is their markets, which is one of the main tourist attraction around there thanks to the large amount of affordable “Bali culture” souvenirs.

Market mixed varieties

That picture above is one of the main markets around, called Sukawati Art Market. This market is visited by tourists from around the world, it almost seems that there are more tourist than locals in the area. I think it was truly one of the remarkable experience to be able to see so much merchandise. Here’s a tip that I kept remembering (and forgetting sometimes), every time we visit a crowded place like this, never forget to take picture of the place and crowd.

Sukawati Art Market is not the only markets out there being visited by many, this is one of the other markets that I have visited, quite an interesting structure I must say, the whole area was packed with different kinds of merchandise.

Crowds and Photos

Let’s just say that with all the excitement of this merchandise, it’s quite hard to stay focus and remembering to take a photo. The thing that captures my eye to take the picture on the right is the fact they are hanging display clothes on the ceiling of their extended roof. It gives the impression of a pattern, almost like the clothes are standing on top of the customers. Well, anyway, there’s always so many things to capture in this kind of places.

More on crowds…

Here are some other pictures depicting the crowds:

Colors of the market

The other aspect that interests me was the colors. There’s so many interesting colors in the market. Take a look at the vibrant colors that I took at the market.

The bags were taken in a different market. In many situation, especially when the situation is crowded and full of different things, there’s alwas interesting colors to look at and photographed.

Cultures and tradition

It was interesting to see that local practices are still being done; as seen in the picture, the young woman was giving her offerings. Apparently it was being done in a regular manner, a pity that I didn’t have the chance to find out what the offering was about and why it has to be constantly renewed.

Another apparent cultural merchandise in Bali Markets are masks , so many different kinds are sold all over Bali, not only in markets but also department stores. Well, we’ve just had a little taste of Bali market places and its beauty. Next time I’ll talk more about different places to look at and as usual accompanied with quality shots.

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