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National Awakening


National Awakening
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Copyright: Tjutjut Bramantoro (tjutjut) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1871 W: 88 N: 3362] (15946)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-20
Categories: Event, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D300, AF-S VR Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Macro
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/40 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-19 19:13
Viewed: 776
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 94
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I'd like to share with you a bit about Indonesia. Specially today's event, which we called it 100th NATIONAL AWAKENING Day. . What is it?

Sunday, the 20th of May, 1908: A handful of young Indonesians, led by Wahidin Sudirohusodo, and supported by Soetomo, Gunawan and Suradji — declared the formation of “Boedi Oetomo“, laying the foundations for our independence. The movement would awake Indonesians to Indonesia — to its rich cultural heritage, and age-old values. It was not a decision made in haste. The group had made a thorough study of our history to find the missing thread that could possibly reunite us into one nation.
They found that missing thread in our cultural values, so they decided on the name Boedi Oetomo for the movement. “Boedi” or “Budhi” is the product of human mind properly cultivated. It is the discriminative faculty of the mind that can separate right from the wrong. “Oetomo” emphasizes further the quality of such cultivated mind.
“Boedi Oetomo” means awareness, consciousness.
It is being aware of our potential, at the same time being conscious of our shortcomings and past mistakes in order to correct them, to rectify them. It was, rather it is, not an ordinary movement. It is the essence of all religions; it is the religiousness of religions. It is 100 percent pure spirituality.
By 1928, the movement was already flowering, when our youth dreamnt of One Nation, One Country, and One Language. Before that, in 1922, Ki Hajar Dewantoro had started the first indigenous educational institution, Taman Siswa — the Garden of Students. Education and the education system were rightly conceived as tools for achieving the end result — a free country, independent Indonesia.
The Proclamation of Independence made by Sukarno and Hatta on Aug. 17, 1945, must therefore be seen as the fruit of hard work.
It is the 100th birthday of Boedi Oetomo. So, this year we are celebrating the 100th birthday of Boedi Oetomo, or the 99th anniversary.
We have been celebrating this day as Hari Kebangkitan Nasional, or National Resurgence Day. The time has come for all of us to rightly understand the meaning of National Resurgence Day and its implications.
First, National Resurgence should not be defined as the “Birth of the Nation”. We, as a nation, were not born on that day. Alas, my people, even the scholars and elders I truly respect, often make the mistake of defining it as such. If we were born on that day, then we are just a century old, and therefore the crisis of identity that we are facing today is understandable. In which case, it may not even be a crisis of identity; it is the search for identity.
Many of us today, are indeed searching for identity.
Some of us are finding our roots in the deserts of Arabia, some in the high and low lands of China; some are keen to associate themselves with India, or even the West. We forget that we have roots in this very soil. We do not have to go anywhere to find our roots.
National Resurgence should be understood as the revival or resurrection of our nationalistic thoughts, feelings, ideals and principles. It is not the birth of such thoughts and feelings, or ideals and principles.
It is indeed our misfortune that we often suffer from such crises of identity. We are a nation suffering from acute amnesia. It can occur at any time.
A couple of centuries back, we suffered such amnesia in the days of Sultan Agung. And the Sultan revived our memory by showing us our roots: Bende Mataram. He connected his kingdom with that of King Sanjaya, a millennia back. They saw the archipelago as the manifestation of Mataram, or Mother. And, Loving Service to the Motherland became the first and foremost duty of the whole nation.
Bende Mataram, meaning “My Humble Salutations to the Mother“, was no ordinary slogan. It could unite those with ears to hear, with eyes to see, with minds to think, and hearts to feel into one nation.
The Mother Land or Mataram was also seen as manifestation of Mother Earth, Gaia, and referred to as Pertiwi. Our nationalism was no ordinary nationalism. It was part of internationalism.
So, as also admitted by Bung Karno, we did not become a state or a nation on May 20, 1908. This very important day in our history should be celebrated as the day we got out of our centuries-old amnesia. On this day, we rediscovered our identity. We were a nation and a state for more than 8 centuries in the times of Sriwijaya. We were nation and state for more than 4 centuries in the times of Majapahit. We lost it, when we tried to replace culture with religious values as the binding force. It did not work. And, within a century we became slaves to foreigners.
Indeed, the foreigners used religious differences to divide and rule over us.
Alas, history is repeating itself.
“Those who do not learn from the history are condemned to repeat it.” Indeed, we are repeating the same history.
Today, our local political parties with foreign affiliations and endorsements of foreign values are doing the job that once those foreigners did themselves. By creating rules and regulations based on certain religious values, they have planted time bombs everywhere in this archipelago. Our hearts are already beginning to divide and if this is not stopped immediately, the division of territory will not be stopped either.
National Resurgence Day this year calls for national awakening — the awakening of our hearts and our minds, the awakening of our souls and spirits — the awakening to our cultural roots and age-old heritage. This awakening is urgent and imperative. Without such an awakening, I am afraid we shall be heading toward disintegration both as a state and as a nation.
We, Indonesians, must hold on to the common platform on which we all can stand together. That common platform is the cultural platform. Our politics, our economics, our social norms, even our religious beliefs must be culture-based. Much damage has been done to this base in the last couple of decades, especially in the last decade. This base must be repaired, and to do that we must once again review our education system. Is it awakening us, Indonesians, to Indonesia — or to something else?
We have a long day ahead, there much work to be done.

My apology for the long story.

Red and White are our national flag colors . .

Crop, ISO-200, in the morning, add frame, resize.

Thank you for viewing it . .

Cheers,
Tjutjut

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  • kross1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 569 W: 11 N: 1087] (4376)
  • [2008-05-19 19:25]

Tjutjut,
WOW, another very nice capture. The color and detail in this shot are wonderful. The position of the flower in the frame is excellent. Very informative and educational note.
Regards,
Kevin

Thanks for your kind words regarding my Canadian Goose picture

Hermosa gerbera, mintenso color, grandioso detalle, felicitaciones

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  • timtim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 106 N: 560] (9574)
  • [2008-05-19 20:22]

great macro nice colors and details

Hi Tjutjut:
Thank you so much for sharing this history of the wonderful country of Indonesia, it is interesting to note the "Budhi" in Hindi language means 'Wisdom'(a faculty of human mind).
Beautiful macro of this flower with lots of fine details:)
But most of all I enjoyed and got educated by your wonderful notes!!!
David

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  • ved Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 87 W: 16 N: 11] (534)
  • [2008-05-19 23:30]

a beautiful macro.. the depth of the red is very impressive....
a really long note though :-)t
tfs
ved

Hi Tjutjut,
Wonderful close up.Vivid colours and great sharp, light and details.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

ciao Tjutjut..
really great catpure!! wonderful colours and details!! excellent fucus!! i also like your horizontal crop!! thanks
ciao Marco

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 971 W: 99 N: 2249] (11339)
  • [2008-05-20 0:17]

Although a bit long indeed, it's a good note.
Thank you!
And what an amazing capture! Simply beautiful!!
Gorgeous colors and a real good compo.

Cheers,
Anneke

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  • lavan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 695 W: 2 N: 126] (3446)
  • [2008-05-20 0:32]

nice composition
good colors
nice details in dew
well done

Good morning my friend

An amazing capture here, wonderful colour and detail and an unusual but very effective POV.

TFS kind regards Helen

Tjutjut,

I have to say I forgot all about the picture when reading your note, of course the picture is beautiful - I do not expect any other from you!- but the note is a very compelling one, I know that because when the world around you disappear when reading something, then it has a grip on you. Of course I know about the past of our countries, how could I not, but the only thing installed in me was a deep feeling of love for the beauty of your country and its people.
Thanks so much for a bit more education in this area.

Els

hello Tjutjut

this is wonderful shot,
great closeup,
nice crop
detailed and sharp

mervellous

tfs
jagroopsingh

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1465 W: 23 N: 0] (11700)
  • [2008-05-20 1:49]

Hi my friend...
Beautiful maco shot...
Nice colors and composition...
have a nice day...
Andro

Selamat Pagi, Tjutjut.
Congratulations on this very important day for Indonesia.
Hopefully one day, all countries will be independant.
Best wishes and have a very nice day.
Jan

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 0 N: 189] (13118)
  • [2008-05-20 2:41]

Hi Tjutjut,
Wow!! Wonderful shot and point of view, it's just superb. I like it. Thanks
Cheers
Diane

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2016 W: 144 N: 3390] (13589)
  • [2008-05-20 2:43]

hi Tjutjut

Very well captured sharpness and rich color with water droplets for this close up macro shot. Powerful lens that you have used. You have really made fast progress to your photography.

tfs, bill

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2008-05-20 3:20]

Gorgeous!!! I love the colors and the framing. Very beautiful! Have a good day!

Asalamualaikum Uncle Tjutjut,
Kata abah saya uncle Tjutjut mwmang hebat kalau ambil macro photo shot.Ya memang betul kata dia,cantik dan sempurna hasilnya.
I like it.wonderful shot.

KK-Lenser

A beautiful macro Tjutjut! Nice rich colors and I love the water drops! They add a really nice touch to the whole shot! Love the long crop too and have a GREAT day!!
B-) B-)
Linda

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3555 W: 736 N: 2391] (18990)
  • [2008-05-20 5:42]

What a wonderful close-up !

congrats and thanks,
v

Hi Tjutjut,

Very good macro shot. The red is great. The red is my weak point. The format is an good idea too.
Best regards,
Olivier

merhaba dear tjutjut
excellent colours.magnificent macro and lovely flower.well done.
best regards
gürkan akçakır.

hi tjutjut, wonderful point of view, good colors and details, nice details too, well done,
tfs,
scott

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 0 N: 222] (1851)
  • [2008-05-20 9:11]

Hi Tjutjut,

amazing image!! Wow! great colors, lights, composition...
Well done my friend!!

TLS,
Romeu

Hello Tjutjut,

Very beautiful macro shot, excellent crop and POV. Also the colors and detail are great. TFS
Best regards,
Sorina

beautiful close up shot of this flower, crisp, sharp vivid, very attractive to me Tjutjut,good cropping using a panoramic approach.thumbs up!
regards..................andres

hello tjutjut!
excellent flower shot with wonderful sharpness and colors, great waterdrops.
i like it.
tfs
zoran

Hello Tjutjut,
fantastic close up, superbsharpness and details, the
water droplets are great, beautiful vivid colors, lovely
light and excellent composition and point of view,
well done macro shot.
Angela

Lovely colours!
Great close up and cropping.
Good details.

Tom

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  • Kli Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 190 W: 17 N: 198] (2000)
  • [2008-05-20 11:22]

Un rouge sublime pour ce plan original ! Et cette rosée sur les pétales apporte de la sensualité à cette photo. Bravo !
Bonne journée.

Pascalie.

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  • Ber Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 298 W: 67 N: 67] (4660)
  • [2008-05-20 13:01]

Hhello Tjutjut
Great close up and nice crop.
regards

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3305 W: 787 N: 4423] (19894)
  • [2008-05-20 14:06]

Hi Tjutjut,
Very effective crop on this splendid flower! beautiful deep red colors well enhanced by the droplets. Bravo and thanks for the informative note! Annie

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1792 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2008-05-20 14:43]

Beautiful shot Tjutjut,

excellent colours here, so rich and vibrant, great details and pov, well captured, :D


Have a nice day,

Cheers,
Sweety

:) ltr

Hi Tjutjut,
Wow, fantastic shot! The perfect crop with such great detail. Love the vibrant reds, congrats!

-JD

Selamat hari National Awakening kelmarin, bro.. cantik ya shot bunga ini ngan droplets nya. closeup yang menarik ngan warna merah utama subjek tersebut. good job.

regards, terry

woooow,
you did again my friend,
what clarity and sharpnes, what a beautiful compo,
rich vivid colours,
welldone Tjutjut and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

Very nice macro showing the great colours of the flower. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 0 N: 273] (3168)
  • [2008-05-21 4:46]

thank you for sharing some history of your country with us, very informative. this is a inspiration shot to me, a new angle i never thought of. brilliant colours, sharp image and adorable waterdrop. tfs, Tjutjut

Hello Tjutjut,
Beautiful closeup shot.
Lovely colors of red Gerberia and the water drops add excellent touch.
Thanks for the informative note.
Vandana
later

Hello Tjutjut,
Wow! This is a really good one. The colors and sharpness of this shot is just incredible. Love the tiny drops of water on the petals. A unique, yet creative presentation. Simply wonderful, Tjutjut. Encourages me to take more shots like this. Great job.

Best reagrds,
Sharina

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1067 W: 80 N: 1171] (7409)
  • [2008-05-22 21:38]

An amazing macro with crisp larger than life details and rich color. Impressive!

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1407 W: 130 N: 3826] (15900)
  • [2008-05-23 4:45]

Hello Tjutjut
Lovely notes and thanks for the information! Sometimes long notes are needed to get the point.. Lovely flower.. Perfect choice to show the "awakening"

Tricia

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  • wieyos Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 43 N: 2145] (8970)
  • [2008-05-23 22:05]

Hi Tjut,

right colour for the spirit. red for vibrance. water drop freshness for the dynamism.

the note is indeed educational & inspiring.

TFS & have a great WE.
Regards
Agoes

Hello Tjutjut


I see that you are also very good in macro!
wonderful look of this flower!
I see her sharply and with beautiful nucleus.
great macro nice colors and details
Greetings!

Sérgio

Halo Pak,

Muanteb!!

Cheers,
Stefanus Pakan

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 369 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2008-05-24 15:11]

A beautiful macro, Tjutjut. The composition is terrific, I really appreciate the wide format you used in the shot. The droplets are a nice touch, though it really is the heart of the flower that gets all my attention.
TFS

Hi Tjutjut
Thanks for sharing with us Your National Awaking.
Wonderfull macro of this great flower. Excellent rein drops on Your macro. TFS
Best regards
Melany

Beautiful macro Tjutut, great POV with fine crisp detail.

Regards Mark :)

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