Indonesia Tanah Lot, Bali
Tanah Lot is a remarkable temple set on an island of rocks just offshore in Bali, Indonesia. Although heavily visited and photographed, it's hard not to pass on a sunset shoot of the western facing facing view over the beautiful ocean that washes the coast of Bali.
Photography Tips
Get there well before sunset if you want to stake out a spot. The crowds come thick and fast around sunset. Unless you are shooting HDR/bracketed exposure stacking, you will probably want to use a gradient ND filter since the sun is quite strong. Bali is best known for its postcard sunsets but also consider the monsoon season for dramatic skies (and slightly fewer tourists).
Travel Information
Tuk tuk or taxi or scooter to Tanah Lot (parking available). There is an entrance fee equivalent to a few US dollars. Walk through the market down to the beach. A track wends its way along the coast with striking cliff formations all along the path. A bit of research should tell you when low tide and sunset coincide. The temple is more or less inaccessible from the beach at high tide.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
05:56 - 18:36
| current local time: 06:38
Photo Themes
Beach
cliffs
Ocean
Sunset
Temple
Locations
Bali
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