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Pacu Jawi of Sumatera

Pacu Jawi (bull race) is the typical traditional festival from Sumatera (Indonesia). A pair of bull run in a watery fields of about 100 m in a full speed. The splashing water behind creates a dramatic moment for photographers. Instead of taking from front side, most photographers do, I took it from "high angle" to get the whole action and objects exposed.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Padang, Indonesia
Copyright: © Irsam Soetarto