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The Drover - Dusty
The Drover - Dusty
Judi


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Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX DG HSM for Canon EOS
Location: Australia
Galleries: Photojournalism, Rural
Date Uploaded: Feb 4, 2007

Viewed: 722
Comments: 22
Favorites: 13 (view)

The drovers tend with extreme elements of the Australian land and climate. The dust billows in the bush as the cattle are herded through to their holding yards at the end of the day.

The drovers drive the cattle on horseback along the long paddock for up to 9 months a year. The long paddock originated over a century ago when there was little to no water available for the stock. The cattle were then driven out onto the roads and covered hundreds of kilometers grazing the roadside. Not only did this keep the roadside trimmed but the cattle were conditioned. This tradition has continued to this day.

This week I will be covering the crossing of paths of two extremely large herds of cattle as they venture on their way.

See the entire series by clicking here.

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 09/10/2007 06:49:11 PM
Gorgeous light and composition.
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 07/05/2007 05:38:50 PM
I enjoyed the Drover series when you first posted them - this one is my favourite, you have done a superb job with the light.
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 06/10/2007 01:03:37 AM
Love this one, Judi! The light is very special, and the composition is great. Wonderful work.
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 06/03/2007 01:41:04 AM
Very nice Judi, esp with me coming from a Canadian cowboy family I have a lot of respect for just about anyone on a cattle drive :)
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 03/08/2007 03:00:12 PM
Was browsing your portfolio and this thumbnail caught my eye. What a great photo. Such a dramatic image. Instant favorite.
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 02/21/2007 06:23:02 AM
Simply ASTOUNDING image, this. I love how the signature is now less prominent but easily readable, and I already told you that I think the font on your signature is super.

BUT WOW! ... What a beautiful capture of the subject and the surroundings. The light is mesmerizing.
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 02/13/2007 07:12:24 PM
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by Brad:
Oh I couldn't resist:


Hey this looks great. Thanks for that.

And we have a fav on it too! :))
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 02/12/2007 02:32:38 AM
Yeah! Beautiful capture! Epitomises the life of the Drover and the Aussie bush!
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 02/11/2007 09:20:09 PM
Love the hazy, dusty look in this capture. It really invokes the feel of a dusty, hard, and hot day in the bush for these Drovers. One just doesn't look at the photo ya feel it. I think this is the best of the bunch to capture 'feel' of what a Drover does and deals with each and every day.
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 02/08/2007 04:56:54 AM
Originally posted by Brad:
Oh I couldn't resist:


Hey this looks great. Thanks for that.
 02/08/2007 04:20:36 AM
Oh I couldn't resist:
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 02/08/2007 04:19:57 AM
Superb shot Judi!
What a great eye you have - this composition couldn't be better.
Have you done this one in B&W yet?
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 02/08/2007 03:58:34 AM
Wow! I love it!
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 02/05/2007 02:46:37 PM
This is by far and away the best of the bunch. A beauty and an instant classic. Great photo and great series, I really enjoyed them all.
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 02/05/2007 12:46:28 PM
Fabulous shot. Very understated, almost muted in colour but such a strong image. Really impressive.
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 02/05/2007 06:36:41 AM
Great shot it has excellent lighting
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 02/04/2007 07:26:30 PM
Definately this one is my favorite out of them all.....
A truely Australian look, at real life, real people, and a truely breathtaking series of a Drovers life.....
I just love the dust and misty feeling this one has, with the Eucalyptus trees in the dusty background......
Perfect calendar shot again with this one Judi, maybe June, as that is my birthday..... No, this one has to be on the cover.....

Message edited by author 2007-02-04 19:27:46.
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 02/04/2007 05:22:07 PM
This carries an amazing amount of MOOD...I can feel the heat and I can choke on the dust...the perspective of the telephoto has created a dramatic effect...Go BIGMA!
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 02/04/2007 09:53:04 AM
That is a gorgeous shot Judi, love the composition all I can say is definately adding this to my fav's!
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 02/04/2007 08:17:19 AM
EXCELLENT. The DOF is perfect. What a striking image.
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 02/04/2007 06:17:06 AM
Great series, Judi. Brings to mind the Kidman Route.
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 02/04/2007 06:13:18 AM
This is another great image it really demostrates the lonely and isolated life a drover.
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