David’s Insight on “ Tenganan Village II" The rooster is an important symbol in Balinese culture.  The prized birds represent masculinity, courage and social status. The men of the village spend time training and caring for their prized birds.  In Bali’s oldest traditional village, Tenganan Village, the relationship between man and his roosters’ blends tradition, spirituality and is a part of daily life.

David’s Insight on “ Dancing Mangroves I" Mangrove trees are a vital protector of the shoreline from erosion and an important part of the local ecosystems. The dwarf dancers on Sumba Island reveal their exotic root structures towards low tide, steadfastly filtering the salt water they stand in. Thriving where other trees would quickly perish; these irreplaceable inhabitants of the brackish beach are quietly succumbing to the man-made pressures thrust upon them.This image took 3 separate trips...

David’s Insight on “ Little Giants" Mangrove trees are a vital protector of the shoreline from erosion and an important part of the local ecosystems. The dwarf dancers on Sumba Island reveal their exotic root structures towards low tide, steadfastly filtering the salt water they stand in. Thriving where other trees would quickly perish; these irreplaceable inhabitants of the brackish beach are quietly succumbing to the man-made pressures thrust upon them.This image took 3 separate trips to...