Instagram gives sand quarry in Indonesia new lease of life, but fame brings local conflicts

Indonesia: When photographer Mr Syaipul Patony first laid his eyes on the sand quarry near his new house in Java’s Banten province, he instinctively knew it would make the perfect backdrop for pre-wedding photo shoots. 

The 6ha site featured a man-made canyon surrounded by sheer cliffs some 30m deep and swarmed with ridges of solid rocks jutting out of the plains below.
There are also ponds, created by accumulation of rain over the years.There are also ponds, created by accumulation of rain over the years