Once a month, a group of photographers in Bandung get together for a late afternoon talk of nothing in particular in a forum called ONGKOSS (Omong Kosong Sore-sore), a name which literally means Afternoon Chatters. I'm a 'member' of the group (well, sort of, because this group has no formal membership; any photographers or people interested in photography can come and join the chat).
Last week, the gathering was held at Bengawan Coffee Shop on Jalan Bengawan 54 where a pinhole photography exhibition was being held as part of Komunitas Kamera Lubang Jarum Bandung (Bandung Pinhole Camera Community) efforts to introduce and share their works with the public.
I was there, and the topic being discussed that afternoon was Pinhole Challenge to The Established Photography Practice. It sounds serious enough. But believe me, the atmosphere was very informal: the coffees and the comradeship (camaraderie?) were not less important that what was being talked about.
Coffees, so it seemed, were the source of good friendship and ideas. A good flow of one is a good flow of the other.
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These two photos make me want to see the rest of the two men. It does seem like a pleasant get-together, the way you describe the meeting.
love the mood in the top shot
Will be in bandung from 24th to 27th March...wonder if can join you guys for photo outing?
I love Kedai Kopi Mata Angin.. the place is hommy.. :)
I love having kopi from brand'kapal api'.I prefer black no milk..
Most local people here prefer kopi tangkat ali.
I hope I belong to a group like that. Cool shots.
it's gr8 when photo enthusiasts get together and talk just about anything.
i hope i'd get the chance to take a break and join a group like that. ^0^
Sounds like a great reason to get together for coffee! Hubby does something similar, but it's a class and they've gotten together for years...
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