Mount Ijen is like no other volcano in the world. It is home to the world’s largest acidic crater lake and the site of a dangerous sulfur mining operation, as well as the natural phenomenon known as the electric blue flames.

Gili Trawangan, aka Gili T, is famous not only for it’s cystal-clear waters, marine life and surf spots, but also for so-called “magic shakes” that are made with psychedelic mushrooms, often mixed into fruit juices or smoothies. While they’re not exactly legal, they’ve become something of an underground staple for those looking to have a trippy island experience.

It’s rainy season in Bali. I rarely go to the beach these days, because riding a scooter when it pours, ehm, not the most pleasurable activity. But today I needed to see the waves.

Ah…It was the first shoot after my sabbatical and joining Master of Photography Arts course. I watched lesson on postmodern composition and instantly knew, that THIS is what I want to shoot. In fact, I wanted it for a while, but I didn’t know it’s legit.