On 24 April 2016, I stood on the rim of Mount Batur's crater. I had started the climb in pitch darkness, guided by the glow of a small torch and the rhythm of my breathing. Only when the sky opened cautiously did I see how impressive the view really was. The clouds lay beneath me like a soft blanket, and directly opposite me Mount Agung loomed, majestic and silent, as if it seemed to collect the first rays of sunlight for itself. The golden light coloured the vapours surrounding the volcano, giving the landscape an almost unearthly glow. As I stood there, a curious monkey appeared at the edge of my vision - a small, unexpected moment that broke the silence. It felt like the world was lit by light again, and I got to watch the day being born.
Inge van Veen (1985) travels to special places on earth every year to capture the world through her lens. With a background in fashion photography, she has a unique eye for detail and knows how to capture the beauty of the everyday.
Since her first trip in 2009 - an..
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