Hereused to be is the source of this image. Credit to the photographer, Jeryl Tan. Per that source:
The Gates of Heaven
Waking up at 3am to catch the sunrise at the famous Bali Gates of Heaven only to be disappointed as I was received by gloomy skies. Nonetheless I was soaking in the peaceful presence of the sacred ground, when suddenly Mt. Agung started smoking from afar. Standing in the middle of the gates is the local guardian of the Lempuyang Temple. Thankful to be at the right place at the right time to capture this once in life time, incredible moment on camera.
The gates of heaven are filled with Instagram tourists these days. You take a number and wait hours to get this photo for the gram.
This temple is one in a chain of 5 getting progressively higher up a mountain, along a stone staircase. Very few of the tourists ever want to do the hike to the other temples.
SwivelPoint on November 13rd, 2024 at 12:08 UTC »
wow! incredible shot
Spartan2470 on November 13rd, 2024 at 13:03 UTC »
Here used to be is the source of this image. Credit to the photographer, Jeryl Tan. Per that source:
Here is this view via Google Street View.
cbarrick on November 13rd, 2024 at 13:24 UTC »
The gates of heaven are filled with Instagram tourists these days. You take a number and wait hours to get this photo for the gram.
This temple is one in a chain of 5 getting progressively higher up a mountain, along a stone staircase. Very few of the tourists ever want to do the hike to the other temples.