Source Dear hivers friend ... In the midst of a pandemic that has plagued various parts of the world, natural disasters have again been faced by our brothers in Central Aceh District, Aceh province, Indonesia.

Since the confrontation in the Strait of Hormuzt, Iran, fuel shortages have emerged as a critical issue. Global oil supplies have been disrupted, and as a result, the public is bearing the full brunt of

Forest and land fires are currently ravaging parts of Indonesia, including Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Papua. Despite over a month of firefighting efforts, the blazes remain difficult to extinguish. Several

It is a bright morning at the old harbor—a favorite spot for fishing enthusiasts. Although the facility belongs to a national company and serves as a terminal for fuel tankers in our city, anglers make

The market feels quiet on the workdays, as many people are away at work or occupied with other daily routines. This morning, I am sitting in a corner of the downtown morning market, observing the unfolding

The weather was turning overcast, with clouds gathering over the Cunda River—a spot where local fishermen harvest oysters. They remained submerged in the water, feeling around and gathering as many oysters

The panning photography technique is still one of my favorites for capturing the moment a driver passes in front of me. And today the weather has been drizzling since the morning, drivers were seen wearing

I sat in the front seat of my restaurant; watching people on the way in the afternoon sometimes helped relieve the monotony of the daily grind at my stall. I picked up my Sony a6000 camera and began

On a rather cloudy day, I visited the fish harbor in my town. Fishing boats and vessels were moored there, with crews busy making preparations before heading out to sea. Some fishermen were servicing their

The morning weather is quite warm, even though rain poured down on our city last night. The sun is beginning to rise, shining brightly. I am at the central fish market in my city, trying to capture moments

This morning, I was near the old port belonging to the state-owned company responsible for supplying fuel to our region. Pertamina is the state-owned enterprise that manages our country's fuel supply,

Sunday is a day I look forward to for visiting the city's beach. Beyond simply spending my day off there, I love soaking up the atmosphere and the visible emotions of the people around me—whether they

This morning, I am at the Laguna of Teluk Samawi—a headland in my city that stretches out, facing the island of Sumatra. In the morning light, the Bukit Barisan mountain range lining Sumatra is clearly

The sun was beginning to beat down; it was nearly 10:00 AM. Along the banks of the Cunda River; oyster hunter could be seen wading in the water, hunting for their catch. The river—which separates the downtown

Today, I got caught in a heavy rain at the city-center reservoir—the second day of rain since the start of September. Unable to continue my journey to my restaurant and without a coat, I was forced to

The reservoir in the downtown has now become a local tourist spot offering panoramic views of the Barisan Hills—an iconic mountain range on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The scenery here is stunning

On a bright morning, I found myself at the beach, watching the fishermen bustling about as they prepared to start their workday. The traditional fishing community in my town is among the most active in

This morning, I spent time by the city beach; alongside traditional fishermen, I tried to capture their activities in still images. The tide was quite high; little dry land remained, as waves continuously

This is the first time I have taken photos at the city-center reservoir since the removal of the fishermen's floating fish cages. The reservoir's vista appears much cleaner than before, when it was cluttered

Dusk at the edge of town is always a sight I look forward to. The weather was quite clear this afternoon, and the sunset looked stunning. A silhouette was among the images I captured with my camera. In

I love observing my surroundings while driving a car or riding a motorcycle; capturing moments on the street gives street photography a much stronger impact. This time, I managed to compose several frames