Thursday, 18th October 2007
Mustering
by Paula Heelan
This family is at the end of their long, hot day mustering cattle.
Equipment: Fuji FinePix
Paula Heelan
I am a photojournalist in cental Queensland, Australia. I live on a cattle station and write and photograph mostly about the outback and rural lifestyle.
Mustering by Paula Heelan was photo of the day on Thursday, 18th October 2007. It is tagged Black & White, Horses. You can leave a comment below.
27 Comments
alina
wow this is very impressive!
Eileen
I’am from Montana, and the scene is home to me. But no matter how hot it got in Great Falls. 120′ in my trailer. I can never be as hot as it can get in Australia. Great shot.EZ
Anurag
terrific atmosphere!! Sepia tone would also be interesting.
janet
I find this image extremely interesting. I see each person individually not all at the same time. May be its late and i should go to bed. Really love the shot!!
Terry Everson
From one Aussie to another, great shot Paula.Plenty of atmosphere in this photo.
Ann
Atmospheric and creative. Love it.
mike p
Great Photo. I am from Whitefish Montana currently living in Seoul Korea, very nice photo reminded me of a scenic where I am from, compelling light.
MP
David Constable
wonderful shot, congrats on POTD
andrew
I actually thought its a foggy morning first. But great shot anyway. I was always attracted by the “image” of cowboys. Thanks.
kml
Love the mystery created by the fog and dust!
Richard D, Cox
Stunning photo. Perfectly exposed.
Renee
Very interesting Paula! great photo!
chamorro 4m guam
“MUSTER THE ROAD HIEREEM” AS THEY SAY! NICE SHOT.
pat
wow. i didn’t know where mustard came from before. learn something everyday
TomBrooklyn
Light and shadow.
Horizontal and diagonal.
Form and outline.
Heaviness and lightness.
Earth and sky.
What other opposites can you see?
Pauline Jones
Wow I love it; I would never have thought that this would work in monochrome.
Priscilla Gaudern
wow! I love this photo! I was raised on a ranch so I can appreciate this photo very much! Beautiful!
laurens
Cowboy’s!
matt & talz
Proud that your my mum!!!
love us xo
Jamie
Wonderful exposure! Incredible setting! I would hang this on my wall!
Amanda
Excellent photo Paula. Looks great in B & W. Great portrait of a hard days work. Keep up the wonderful photography. Your photos are inspirational.
Amanda
I love any cowboy silhouet picture. Love Cowboys
Su
Fantastic shot.
renee
excellent shot!
Light of the Wild
Some serious mood… nice work.
Deborah Flowers
Wow! Just WOW! This image is made for B&W! The lines and the shadows coupled with the rising dust..this is exquisite!
I too, would love to hang this on my wall!
Robyn
i love this photo. it a amazing!