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    Landscape of Gunung Lumut at North Barito District in Central Kalimantan covered by tropical rain forest. This protected forest areas is a tower of fresh water for communities in three provinces in Kalimantan. For Muara Mea villagers, Gunung Lumut is a sacred place. They believe that their spirit will dwell in the mountain when they died before reaching heaven. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[1363] Grave at Muara Mea Village. Muara Mea villagers usually put personal belongings of people who died in the grave. The personal belongings will remain there until the shadow spirit of the deceased has left Gunung Lumut toward heaven. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[1085] Women from Muara Mea sow rice seeds in the field. They live from farming by utilizing shifting cultivation. But they will not return for farming in the same place before the land back into forest. However, Muara Mea villagers who live outside of protected forest areas of Lampeong-Gunung Lumut always keep their activities away from the sacred area. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[1252] Tembak - My own personal choir by: monikasmith Views[616] Tembak - The waters will rise but the kids still play by: monikasmith Views[575]
     
    Ensait Panjang - The Weavers - Holding up tradition by: monikasmith Views[680] Forest School - Waiting patiently for his turn by: monikasmith Views[637] Forest School - Rehabilitation of the Orangutan by: monikasmith Views[666] A local resident looking to his own land, the area was appropriated and taken by a palm oil company. In fact, he lives as a farmer. Agrarian conflict between local residents with the company' is common in Borneo. Dealing with power, local residents continue to be victims of the conflict. They were driven away from his homeland. by: michaeleko Views[710] An endangered deer used as food by the workers of palm oil plantation. Due to lack of food and away the location of the camp workers to the nearest market, workers hunt deer or other animal for their food. Though the current number of deer is increasingly scarce as deforestation occurring massively. by: michaeleko Views[1055]
     
    An owl perched in the only tree, watching out his nest closely. Massive deforestation and at once create endangered species habitat loss. One of the effects of deforestation is the extinction of endemic species. by: michaeleko Views[1013] A scene of deforestation in Borneo. Borneo is the third largest island in the world. Now this island is threatened by environmental degradation such as deforestation, mining, palm oil plantations and water contamination. In sixty second, the deforestation happened as six times size of a soccer field. It is also potentially over, as many more illegal logging has not been caught or reported yet by: michaeleko Views[1151] Proboscis monkey in the trees at dawn, feeding time almost over by: ashkan-shafaati Views[807] Brave-greedy young males getting closer to grab some more fruit.This one following feeder guy with curious eyes I was lucky to take this shot. by: ashkan-shafaati Views[667] Juveniles Proboscis have small upturned noses, they prefer to eat aside from bigger ones by: ashkan-shafaati Views[408]
     
    They live in groups of 11-32 and almost exclusively in mangrove forests near fresh water and in lowland rain forests by: ashkan-shafaati Views[780] Visitors waiting for proboscis monkeys to show up among trees for afternoon feeding.Proboscis Monkeys live almost exclusively in mangrove forests, but can also be found in lowland rainforests. by: ashkan-shafaati Views[587] One of the secrets to observe wildlife in a rainforest is to keep your eyes, ears and all your senses open. I was lucky to have spotted this pit viper resting after what seems to be like a healthy meal. by: adarshraju Views[850] When you are in a rainforest, you dont have to wait for a big mammal to see some action. There is drama unfolding all around you all the time. Here's one of those natural history moment. A spider wasp paralysing a spider(tarantula?). The wasp would then carry this spider to a nest, and lay eggs on the spider. When the eggs hatch, the baby wasps now have live food to feed on. by: adarshraju Views[959] A trekker descending Mt Kinabalu, One of the tallest peaks in S.E.Asia. Enduring all the pain hiking a steep slope in pitch darkness to be welcomed by the warmth of the morning sun, you'r on top of the world in the true sense. As this trekker descends, you can sense the feeling of achievement in him and his desire to be all by himself in the arms of nature.. by: adarshraju Views[664]
     
    When you are in a rainforest, spotting wildlife is as exciting during the night as it is during the day. We spotted this Monitor Lizard during our night safari on the Kinabantan River. Photgraphing from the rocking boat in the night with a hand held camera was a tremandous challenge.. by: adarshraju Views[576] A symbol of the Mulu caves in Sarawak, Malaysia: The outline of Abraham Lincoln's face and the exodus of millions of bats. Waited for nearly half an hour to get both in the same frame. Do you also see the face of Africa! by: adarshraju Views[1537] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[1225] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[1451] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[1214]
     
    Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[1281] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[1129] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[1445] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[1294] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[1195]
     
    Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[1068] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[1039] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[643] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[629] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[600]
     
    Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[542] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[615] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[628] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[552] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[595]
     
    Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[673] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[640] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[645] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[618] Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[664]
     
    Lake Sulaman is not really a Lake. It's an inland cove or inlet with its shore lined with mangrove trees. Peaceful and protected from the South China Sea and its elements, the cove provides quiet and safe habitat and small fishing for the Bajaus around the cove especially Kg. Penimbawan. by: azlanumpai Views[603] Pulau Mantanani, Sabah, Malaysia by: azlanumpai Views[1873] Pulau Mantanani, Sabah, Malaysia by: azlanumpai Views[1186] Pulau Mantanani, Sabah, Malaysia by: azlanumpai Views[1724] Pulau Mantanani, Sabah, Malaysia by: azlanumpai Views[1368]
     
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