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Erul loves to take picture, here are some of 'em

"Batu Cobek Seller"

Indonesia is pretty well-known for it's mobile sellers. Some using bicycle, but many of them still walk around the city. This man sells cobblestone while walking around, the weight itself is almost 3-5 Kilogram each. Not to mention how many kilometers he need to walk to reach his customers.

"Pigeons of Kuba"

In 2017, I work for one of the pilgrimage travel agency in Indonesia. I got some times leading pilgrimage to visit holy sites. It's pretty common to see pigeons in Saudi Arabia. It turns out to be one of my favorite view while around.

"Miniaturk"

While I was in Istanbul, 2017. I had a chance to stay at The Clarion Hotel Golden Horn for some days. On the outside, I got this view from the balcony of my room. Without hesitation I took my X100T and took the picture.

"Svarnabhumi Airport Counters"

This photo taken right after I have my airport body scan done. This place is pretty crowded. I remember the feeling, it's pretty gloomy because I'm heading back to Indonesia after finish my Design Thinking Course in Bangkok, 2018.

"Lovely Iftar Break"

Medina is probably my best comfort zone. During my stay in Al-Munawwarah I had a chance to break iftar along with brothers from all over the world. 3 Dates, A cup of yogurt, Cups of Zam-zam water, A bread and Unity in Diversity. Alhamdulillah for My Islam.

"Connected Bangkok"

Bangkok is always amusing to me. One of the coolest thing about bangkok is how the entire city suburb, bank, or metro are connected with integrated transportation system. This image taken from Grand Sathorn Hotel Bangkok, which has access to station by walk.

"Return"

I've been travel to some country and I love it always ended up back to Indonesia. Thank God. This Image I took after a domestic flight from CGK - UPG. A moment of silence where everybody cannot wait to return to their family, routines, and safe place. A moment of Contemplation I'd called it.

"Waiting At KNO"

Got a chance to visit medan in 2016 as Facilitator of a Summit in USU. Back then Kualanamu Airport is kinda new on their operation but I Indeed feels like it ready to win an Award for their Infrastructure and Facilities. Capture this image of avengers-like pose before enter the terminal.

"Airport Hallway"

Just me capture a cctv like view at one of The Hallway in Svarnabhumi Airport eventhough my flight is processing last call while I'm on leisure mode.

"Mandatory Mall Visit"

Ordinary elevator which I think had it's own cyberpunk vibes, therefore I took the picture. If I'm not mistaken the place called Sukhumvit Mall or something. This mall also got convenient access from MRT station.

"White Label"

While my visit in Istanbul, our bus stop at a fashion store which claim supply it's high quality young lamb leather to well-known Italy brand such Gucci. Well that's actually a pretty brave claim. The store clerk then held a fashion show and demo a jacket unharmed from fire. It also can be fold into a very small size without wrinkle.

"Grandpa"

This picture reminds me to my grandpa. So many stories about him remains unconfirmed to me. Some of em are, He really fast at counting at some point really fast that he count faster than calculator. He majoring statistics and best at Bridge card game.

"Money"

Things that I don't really understand. Can it buy happiness, is it worth all the time I spent to get em, or we don't really need em. All is mystery to me. Picture taken at a bazaar in Istanbul.

"Random Act"

How big the possibility of this image can happen? One of the most random phenomenon I've ever captured.

"School Dance"

I'm not sure what type of dance is this. But I really appreciate Thailand that they make it mandatory for kids to learn about their culture. This school visit is part of my journey in Thailand during Design Thinking Workshop.

"Classroom"

Not sure why they didn't put that chairs on the floor but they sure focus on what they do. Thailand, 2018.

"City of Life"

I remember walking a lot during my visit in bangkok. From one station to another station. From crowded station to less popular one.

"Under the Shade"

Imperfect is just another shape of art. That's exactly what I was thinking when I took this picture. I can reposisitioning myself to capture the most symetrical one, But I choose to not to. Medina is just too kind to me. 2017.

"Cab"

Istanbul, such a beautiful city with awesome transportation management system. Some of the road around Aya Sofya is clear from cars. I manage to capture a yellow cab, something I barely catch in my home country.

"Soothing"

One of the most powerful picture I ever taken. Young turkish prostrating in a Mosque, I believe it's in the Blue Mosque. Look at that massive chandelier floating above him.

"Native American in Turkiye"

While walking around grand bazaar Istanbul, I found these eccentric Native American artists complete with their indegenous clothing. How? I said. But then my brain racing and comes up with new question, Why?. Lmao.

"Turkish Souvenirs"

There are many turkish souvenirs around aya sofya. If I'm not mistake we reach aya sofya early morning so all this souvenirs store are just open. Oh I remember we move to aya sofya complex right after we arrive at the airport.

"Alteration"

This image is the ceiling of Aya Sofiya, Istanbul. At first Aya Sofiya is an Orthodox Cathedral, but then altered into A Mosque by Sultan Muhammad Fateh during his conquest in 1453. Aya Sofiya is symbol of nobility and wisdom. I Think that's why reign leader altered it's function once they're on the throne.