Haka Performers Stamp Rugby Pitch Wellington in in a village lane near Thorndon, Wellington

Haka Performers Stamp Rugby Pitch Wellington

by Mitchell Alvarado

Rain-slicked turf glistens under a heavy monsoon sky as a group of haka performers execute a synchronized chant on a village lane near Thorndon. Their feet drive hard into the saturated ground, sending sprays of water and mud flying from the impact. Hard-edged shadows slice across the wet grass, cast by the low late afternoon sun breaking through the storm clouds. Wind whips their dark hair and flattens their jerseys against their chests, showing the physical strain of the movement. The camera tilts sharply, distorting the horizon line and amplifying the fierce energy of the stance. Droplets rest on the blades of grass, reflecting the grey light, while a final spray of water arcs from a lifted boot before splashing back onto the dark, churned earth.

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Camera Polaroid SX-70*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Polaroid SX-70 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 116mm
Aperture f/8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 400
Film Lomography Color 400 warmth
Location in a village lane near Thorndon, Wellington
Date 2018-01-25
Credit VEETER
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