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When it's time to prepare the rice fields for planting, it's time to hold a Pacu Jawi, or Cow Race. Cattle compete by racing down a muddy field pulling rice plo...
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When it's time to prepare the rice fields for planting, it's time to hold a Pacu Jawi, or Cow Race. Cattle compete by racing down a muddy field pulling rice plows behind them.
Pacu Jawi, or Cow Race is an exciting cultural event held every year in West Sumatra, Tanah Datar and Payakumbuh, Indonesia. They're a major, well-organized event. Pacu Jawi is always held in the muddy rice fields and is usually carried out in accordance with the harvest season. Jockey riding a pair of cow while holding only on the cows. In order to force the cows to walk faster, they will bite the cows on purpose. Two cows are loosely tied together so it is more difficult to maintain a consistent long-term. This creates a fun and funny moments, for example, two cows will run in different directions jockey splitting in half. Jockey fell flat on his face in dirty water and mud followed by thunderous applause and cheers from the audience.
I took this documentary image in Tanah Datar of West Sumatra, Indonesia.
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Pacu Jawi, or Cow Race is an exciting cultural event held every year in West Sumatra, Tanah Datar and Payakumbuh, Indonesia. They're a major, well-organized event. Pacu Jawi is always held in the muddy rice fields and is usually carried out in accordance with the harvest season. Jockey riding a pair of cow while holding only on the cows. In order to force the cows to walk faster, they will bite the cows on purpose. Two cows are loosely tied together so it is more difficult to maintain a consistent long-term. This creates a fun and funny moments, for example, two cows will run in different directions jockey splitting in half. Jockey fell flat on his face in dirty water and mud followed by thunderous applause and cheers from the audience.
I took this documentary image in Tanah Datar of West Sumatra, Indonesia.
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harrysulistio
June 13, 2012
Thank you so much for your kindness Carli, glad to know that. Thousands Regards.
akhtarkhan
June 15, 2012
Stellar capture. Very natural and true life story telling, amazing speed and incredible detail. An outstanding work.
harrysulistio
June 16, 2012
I can read a professional photograper's words up here..waw! Big thanks for you Akhtar. Best Regards.
gabajo
June 15, 2012
Wonderful! Thank You for sharing with your comments. Ties in with your bio, journalism and your gift to share. Your in the right field or work. Best of Wishes that you will take this to many and great successes in your future. BRAVO! Pleasure to view and appreciate your work.
This capture is Absolutely amazing! I expect I will see great responses on Viewbug and look forward to your future postings!:)
This capture is Absolutely amazing! I expect I will see great responses on Viewbug and look forward to your future postings!:)
harrysulistio
June 15, 2012
What a special response! you've made my day Gabajo. of course everybody can do the same if their job is become a very special thing to be enjoyed in their life then, I trust it! Yes, absolutely..everybody can do more and more than me anyway. What more I can say, I think, is the truly blessed when to know somebody love it with pleasures. Thank you very much my friend! Wish you a wonderful weekend.
Duff
June 17, 2012
WOW!! Wonderful Capture! Great Description! You not only have a Fantastic Eye for Photography you have a Great way with Words! Simply Wonderful!!!
MariposaRosa
June 22, 2012
Awesome shot! I love all of the detail of the splashing water! Love the emotion captured!
1979
July 08, 2012
THIS IS TRULY FANTASTIC THIS HAS TO BE ONE AF MY FAVS ON THE SITE , TRULY FANTASTIC , YOU HAVE SOME AMAZING WORK , I URGE ANYONE WHO HAS 5MINS TO LOOK AT THIS GENTLEMANS WORK , FABULOUS
shema
July 12, 2012
this is true human spirit captured and displayed for all to enjoy, incredible action and expression, wonderful detail, you have captured my photography heart!
DavidAdler
July 16, 2012
Excellent! Have seen many fine images of this event, but this one ranks among the best. Particularly like the way the cows dramatically emerge from a screen of mud with the jockey still mostly obscured.
Augle2112
October 05, 2012
VOTED/FAVE, Wonderful image Great Mood hope you stop by and Vote Thanks Steve,
BrianpSlade
December 31, 2012
A wonderful exposure with great action, drama and clarity!...congrats on your feature....Brian
snowdon
December 31, 2012
Wonderful explosive image. You give a good idea of the reality of the day in your heading and that is borne out by your photograph. Amazing detail and good composition.
TAHammer
December 31, 2012
Learning the back story this makes this a FANTASTIC CAPTURE. Congratulations on your feature
Thimbee
December 31, 2012
Wonderful journalism in this photo.love the way you captured it. Congrats.
donanzinger
December 31, 2012
I loved al your pictures. Yours is a tremendous talent for capturing the beauty of the world and its people.
JPTerlizziPhotography
December 31, 2012
Congrats on your feature Hayrie, what a spectacular moment you captured.
patsimmons
January 02, 2013
Amazing capture.... perfect timing! Congratulations on your feature, very much deserved!
SusiStroud
January 02, 2013
First of all Congratulations on your Feature!!! This picture is absolutely Stunning as all your photos are. I really enjoyed looking through your gallery. Thank You for posting your beautiful captures.
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