During my visit to one of the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta, I encountered a rickshaw elegantly parked in a quiet corner. The texture of the walls and floor, combined with the vibrant colors of the rickshaw, captivated me. In that moment, I thought to myself, “This is a composition worth immortalizing.
“In Bandipora’s peaceful village which is near the banks of wullar Lake, a boy and a girl run happily along an empty street. The photo’s black and white tones show their excitement against a backdrop of damaged trees on one side. These fallen trees represent the difficulties they face. However, the village’s strong spirit is evident as a few houses remain, providing comfort and hope along their journey.”
How to arrange the ingredients to tell a story? Well, first I decided to take the star anise as my main ingredient. The star anise has a very nice shape. Even if the star is laid in the middle of the frame, the other ingredients are located following the Golden Ratio shape.