Thom Gilbert, Photographer, New York

Description

This high-angle editorial capture by photographer Thom Gilbert documents a tense moment of bull riding inside a packed dirt arena. A large, powerful bull bucks aggressively mid-air, its body arched and hooves lifted off the ground. Four bullfighters in matching patterned uniforms and cowboy hats surround the animal, reacting quickly to control the situation. Another rider has fallen into the dust below, wearing blue gear and a cowboy hat. The warm brown tones of the dirt arena dominate the color palette, emphasizing the raw, fast-paced nature of the event.

Style

Horizontal, Action, Cinematic, Earthy

Techniques

High-speed / freeze, Drone footage

Industries

Combat Sports

Color

Background

Road

Context

Editorial