Babsie M. Morabe This is such a powerful image of how man and beast can co-exist to take on any challenge.
The ground shook before the thunder of hooves hit my ears. Through my lens, the chaotic culture of Pacu Jawi narrowed into a terrifying, high-octane charge. A jockey screamed raw commands at his airborne team—a dangerous, mud-soaked ballet of coordinated precision trained since childhood. Then, the massive bulls locked their eyes dead onto my camera. As they hurtled through the slippery mud at full power, a spine-chilling thrill pierced me. I was no longer just an observer; I was in the direct crosshairs of an ancient, powerful, and untamed tradition. (Indonesia)