Rose Marie Cromwell, Photographer, Miami

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This high-angle photograph captures the lively paddock area at Gulfstream Park, framed by classical architecture and tall palm trees. Jockeys in colourful silks lead horses along the dark curved pathway while handlers and spectators gather nearby. A circular green lawn with a stone fountain sits in the foreground, surrounded by tiered seating filled with onlookers. Natural daylight casts crisp shadows across the scene, highlighting the architectural details and the vibrant atmosphere of the racetrack.