I went to Mt Bromo in Java, Indonesia on 3 occassions and on two of those I met a Horseman by the name of Mr Satumat. We took a walk, had a drink and chatted about life. Although I was supposed to ride his horse from Cemoro Lawang to Bromo, I never mounted it because I was so lost in the conversation and shooting of pictures. The following pictures serve to illustrate the horseman's loved ones (including his horse) and their simple life.
With whatever little Bahasa Indonesia (the national language of Indonesia) I knew I managed to get him to pose for a few pictures. I hope you like them.
Meet Mr Satumat, a Tengerrese horseman with his horse of 7 years age. Kodak Portra 160 Film, Nikon F100 Camera.
Meet Mr Satumat and his Wife. Fuji Provia 400X Film. F100 Camera.
Mr Satumat's Wife boils water for a cup of delicious coffee in their kitchen. Fuji Provia 400X, Nikon F100 Camera.
Mr Satumat's Wife Proudly shows off her grand daughter who is about a year old. Kodak E100D Film, Nikon F100 camera.
Mr Satumat rides his horse over the dunes of the Pasir Laut (Sea of Sand) in Bromo. Kodak E100D Film, Nikon F3 camera.
Near a dead tree. Kodak E100D Film, Nikon F3 camera.
Mr Satumat poses to the left of Mt Batok, seated on his horse. Kodak E100D Film, Nikon F3 camera.
Mr Satumat poses with the hindu temple complex in the background in the vicinity of Mount Bromo. Kodak E100D Film, Nikon F3 camera.
On the other side of Mt Batok. Kodak E100D Film, Nikon F3 camera.
When we returned the sky had cleared and I got a much better shot with the temple in the background.
Kodak E100D Film, Nikon F3 camera.
Mr Satumat is backlit as he sits on his horse in front of Cemoro Lawang, his hometown.
