Pole Vaulter Inverting Over Bar at Roadside Stop in at a roadside stop near Bumba

Pole Vaulter Inverting Over Bar at Roadside Stop

by Eli Rhodes

Warm copper light washes over a roadside clearing near Bumba as a pole vaulter hangs inverted above the crossbar. The fiberglass pole curves into a deep arc, absorbing the athlete's momentum against a sky where storm clouds are breaking. Cool season air settles over dry, cracked earth and scattered roadside vegetation. The athlete's dark uniform contrasts with the pale bar and the vibrant green of the landing mat. Shadows stretch long across the ground, showing the tension in the bent pole. Dust motes settle on the athlete's shoulder as the body reaches its apex, frozen in a moment of suspended gravity before the descent.

0
0 views
pole vault track and field Bumba golden hour athletic action roadside stadium equipment sport photography
Camera Leica M2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M2 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 83mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 200
Film Lomography Color 400 warmth
Location at a roadside stop near Bumba
Date 1989-12-23
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 2.1649, 22.4143
<a href="https://img.veeter.com/pole-vaulter-inverting-over-bar-roadside-bumba"><img src="https://cdn.veeter.com/img/pole-vaulter-inverting-over-bar-roadside-bumba" alt="Pole Vaulter Inverting Over Bar at Roadside Stop in at a roadside stop near Bumba"></a>

Free to download. CDN hosting requires a link back to this page. Terms

Comments