"Kambala (buffalo racing) by Stuart Forster" (by Stuart Forster)

Men wash down a pair of buffaloes after a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:48:57 +0000

Men wash down a pair of buffaloes after a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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A man races a pair of buffaloes in a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The buffaloes are race off against a second pair on a neighbouring track. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:50:12 +0000

A man races a pair of buffaloes in a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The buffaloes are race off against a second pair on a neighbouring track. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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A man falls into the watery track during a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the buffaloes. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:50:46 +0000

A man falls into the watery track during a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the buffaloes. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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A man races after a pair of buffaloes which have broken free after a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:51:17 +0000

A man races after a pair of buffaloes which have broken free after a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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A man looks on with concern at a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:51:47 +0000

A man looks on with concern at a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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Men watch Kambla racing in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:52:17 +0000

Men watch Kambla racing in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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Men look on at the days events before they race their buffaloes in a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:52:41 +0000

Men look on at the days events before they race their buffaloes in a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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Men wash a pair of buffaloes after a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:53:14 +0000

Men wash a pair of buffaloes after a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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An organiser keeps track of the order of events at a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:53:43 +0000

An organiser keeps track of the order of events at a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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Men race a pair of buffaloes in a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The buffaloes are race off against a second pair on a neighbouring track. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:54:39 +0000

Men race a pair of buffaloes in a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The buffaloes are race off against a second pair on a neighbouring track. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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Men wash a pair of buffaloes after a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. Droplets of water roll off the oiled backs of the buffaloes, which were massaged before racing. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:55:51 +0000

Men wash a pair of buffaloes after a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. Droplets of water roll off the oiled backs of the buffaloes, which were massaged before racing. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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A man races a pair of buffaloes in a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The buffaloes are race off against a second pair on a neighbouring track. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:56:28 +0000

Men lead out the buffaloes for a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:57:07 +0000

Men lead out the buffaloes for a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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A man races a pair of buffaloes in a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The buffaloes are race off against a second pair on a neighbouring track. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:57:41 +0000

Dusk falls on a day of Kambala races in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:58:25 +0000

Dusk falls on a day of Kambala races in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The tracks are made in muddy paddy fields or, as here, a flooded river bed. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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A man composes himself in the river as the sun sets. He prepares for a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:58:56 +0000

A man composes himself in the river as the sun sets. He prepares for a Kambala race in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The ancient sport is very popular with significant crowds and cash prizes for the racers and the owners of the animals. The sport has attracted controversy in recent years due to the heavy whipping of animals by some racers.
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