a penjor
Bali is all about nature. So many photos I could have selected for the TT theme this week. I opted to share about the penjor = a tall, curved pole used for important ceremonies in Bali, especially temple celebrations.
The top photo was altered with Kim's textures 603 & 703 using "difference", one I do not use often. I love how it looks like a paper cut - out. Below is the original photo, taken at sunrise in Ubud.
The penjor is made from a bamboo pole. The pole is decorated with coconut leaves, roots, fruits, cereal, rice, corn, traditional cakes, with a small shrine at the base for offerings. They are usually put outside of family homes.
They symbolise the dominance of good (dharma) over evil (adharma), as well as offer thanks to God for the fruits of the Earth.
You see them all over Ubud. I was fascinated by them.
Fascinating! love how your texturing turned out. perfect!
Posted by: Roxi | 06/03/2014 at 01:34 AM
Looks so cool!
Posted by: Pieni Lintu | 06/03/2014 at 03:09 AM
Cathy, Okay, I feel as though I need to erect a penjor in my front yard. Art that celebrates and give thanks and provides a reason to share an offering - how wonderful when creativity and compassion meet. I have never used the Difference blend mode, but wow, that first photo looks exactly like a cut-out. Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Donna | 06/03/2014 at 05:30 AM
Never heard of a penjor before. I also think they're lovely.
Posted by: Gerda Pretorius | 06/03/2014 at 06:10 AM
always learning something new here...always with such a beautiful image to back up the knowledge gained...
Posted by: amy of four corners design | 06/03/2014 at 06:48 AM
LOVE how the picture turned out! The intricacies really stand out against the neutral background ~ great job!
Posted by: bobbie h | 06/03/2014 at 01:08 PM
That first picture amazes me! And what an unusual subject . . .
Posted by: Sharon | 06/03/2014 at 09:24 PM
love, love, love the way your photo turned out. Now I know what those are called, I was fascinated by them too and took lots of photos of them.
Posted by: Carol aka Traveller | 06/04/2014 at 03:02 AM
What a beautiful tradition!
I love that papercut effect. Very creative image.
Posted by: Pat | 06/04/2014 at 06:35 PM
This is beautiful, Cathy. The photos, the message of good prevailing. I think we could all use more of that. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: rachel | 06/14/2014 at 02:56 AM