Mustering by Paula Heelan

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.

22 Comments

alina Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 4:35 am
wow this is very impressive!
Eileen Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 4:50 am
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 Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 6:21 am
terrific atmosphere!! Sepia tone would also be interesting.
janet Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 7:09 am
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 Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 7:36 am
From one Aussie to another, great shot Paula.Plenty of atmosphere in this photo.
Ann Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 8:00 am
Atmospheric and creative. Love it.
mike p Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 8:13 am
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 Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 11:22 am
wonderful shot, congrats on POTD
andrew Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
I actually thought its a foggy morning first. But great shot anyway. I was always attracted by the “image” of cowboys. Thanks.
kml Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Love the mystery created by the fog and dust!
Richard D, Cox Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Stunning photo. Perfectly exposed.
Renee Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 3:15 pm
Very interesting Paula! great photo!
chamorro 4m guam Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 8:21 pm
“MUSTER THE ROAD HIEREEM” AS THEY SAY! NICE SHOT.
pat Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 9:59 pm
wow. i didn’t know where mustard came from before. learn something everyday
TomBrooklyn Says:
October 18th, 2007 at 11:28 pm
Light and shadow.
Horizontal and diagonal.
Form and outline.
Heaviness and lightness.
Earth and sky.

What other opposites can you see?
Pauline Jones Says:
October 19th, 2007 at 9:13 am
Wow I love it; I would never have thought that this would work in monochrome.
Priscilla Gaudern Says:
October 19th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
wow! I love this photo! I was raised on a ranch so I can appreciate this photo very much! Beautiful!
laurens Says:
October 19th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
Cowboy’s!

:D
matt & talz Says:
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Proud that your my mum!!!
love us xo
Jamie Says:
October 25th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
Wonderful exposure! Incredible setting! I would hang this on my wall!
Amanda Says:
November 1st, 2007 at 6:59 am
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 Says:
August 27th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I love any cowboy silhouet picture. Love Cowboys