Last turn in the barrel race

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Photographer

Andrew Leach
Prize

1st Place / Event/Competitive Event
Jury Top 5 Selection

I was struck by the intensity within this image, from both the rider and horse. I felt the speed and force of the tight turn around the barrel right away.
Date of Photograph

28/1/2023
Technical Info

Canon 5DSR full frame 1/1600 sec, F/11, ISO 800, 200mm lens
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Website

https://www.andrewleachphotography.com/

So exciting to watch as rider and horse are at one as they race around the barrels to get the fastest time. Full sun, dust, so many flies, and the heat of the Australian outback add to the challenge of the event

Biography

I am an amateur photographer based in Australia belonging to two photography clubs, the Gold Coast Photography Society, and the Photo Arts Club Tweed Heads. I bought my first DSLR camera in 2005 and dabbled with the hobby until mid 2019 when I decided to join two clubs and take the hobby more seriously. My favourite subject is flowers but I am working on greatly expanding my repertoire.
Awards

I was the current club champion at the Gold Coast Photographic Society (70-80 members) in 2022. Apart from the local club competitions I had entered very little externally, last year entering the IPA for the first time. I was blessed with a Gold Medal for my entry "Last turn in the barrel race" along with two honourable mentions. Since then I have had success in international competitions around the world.