From the 39th Floor

Spend some time at  the 39th floor in between the UNGA HLW madness

And the sky is my refuge...

Here are some snaps I took during those days. 

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NYC Sky - No Filter Needed

One fine afternoon at the UN Headquarters NYC.

NYC Sky

And no filter needed

All taken by iPhone 7 Plus and Ztylus from the 4th Floor of the UN HQ

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Along the Border - Mota'ain, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

I am still celebrating Indonesia's Independence Day this month.

So, allow me to post some pictures I have taken during my trips in my beloved homeland.

This time, let me take you the Eastern part of Nusa Tenggara, particularly along the border of Indonesia and Timor-Leste.

Along the road in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara

As I have shared in Wajah Indonesiaku: Perjalanan Menyusuri Daerah Terluar RI #1 (I wrote it in Bahasa Indonesia, hopefully I can share it in English one day), I was lucky to be able to explore the other parts of my country.

I am always amazed by the clear blue sky above my head.

Reminding me how blessed we are to live in this beautiful earth.

I can't help but sending my prayers and gratitude to my Rabb for all this breathtaking beauty.

I wrote the story about Tanjung Bastian, Atambua, NTT, before.

Its unique coast line and clear blue sky is such a refuge for me.

I wish this beautiful place will remain pristine and beautiful!

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A Short Trip to Bintan, Indonesia

Let me show you more beautiful faces of my homeland, Indonesia, which will be celebrating its 72nd Independence Day on August 17th this year.

These photos were taken during my short trip to Bintan, which are famous for its luxurious resorts.

The trip started from Batam, one petit beautiful Island in Riau archipelago famous for its free trade zone.

It was an early morning trip, even before the sun rose at that time.

And we took the boat to Bintan 

Here are a few snaps I took along the way, full of brilliant blue sky and turquoise water.

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Brilliant Sky and Blooming Morges, Switzerland

Blooming Morges, Switzerland

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Summer Days at Liberty Island

Puffy clouds on summer days?
Why not..

We just went to Liberty Statue and Ellis Island last week and here's what Downtown Manhattan looks like from the Liberty island.

And of course the magnificent Iron Lady, Lady Liberty.

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Burning Sky

Burning Sky.

Enjoying summer days?

Me, too.

And one of the loveliest moment is when the burning sky is dominating the horizon.

We have been spending some times on NYC's hottest rooftops and last night, for my dearest friend Chichi's farewell, we went to the Press Lounge at the West side.

Overlooking the Hudson River, we went up to the 16th floor and enjoyed the burning sky.

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NYC Sky Here and There

I have been walking here and there during these summer days.

Especially when it is not too hot!.

Summer sky is mostly bright and blue, making me taking pictures again and again while strolling around Midtown Manhattan.

I was taking them with my iPhone 7 plus and Ztylus additional lenses.

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4th of July Fireworks

The sky was beautifully lit up during the 4th of July celebration here in NYC!

Even before the show :)

Happy birthday, USA

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NYC Skyline from Jersey

The best way to see Manhattan is indeed from New Jersey.

Looking up the sky always make me pause and think.

Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

                                                                                   A.A. Milne

This photo was taken with iPhone 7 plus, on our way to Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, to watch U2 The Joshua Tree Concert 2017. 
Will tell you more on the next post :).


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Once Upon A Time in Cairo

Once upon a time in Cairo

Our mosque tour during our 10-day visit to Egypt back in 2010.

Beautiful, ornate, Islamic architecture, with clear, blue sky at the back.

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