This photograph shows a narrow alleyway in Yogyakarta, bathed in warm, vibrant light. The whitewashed walls bear the marks of time, while the tin and bamboo roofs overlap, testifying to the modest but ingenious architecture of traditional Javanese neighbourhoods. Green plants line the passageway, adding a touch of life to this intimate space. A hanging birdcage catches the eye: a familiar symbol of everyday Indonesian life, it evokes the song that gives rhythm to tropical mornings. The clutter of objects, baskets and tools left near the houses, tells of a simple, sincere life, rooted in everyday reality. Yet the apparent silence of the alleyway seems to be inhabited: we can make out the voices, the smells, the quiet breath of a place where time passes slowly. This tender shot captures the discreet beauty of ordinary life in Java.
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