Zhenhuan Zhou
Rodeo Series (Series)
DESCRIPTION
Cowboy culture is one of the core cultures in North America. This culture, which grew up in the frontier period, gradually grew into the representative and symbol of North American culture with the dream of gold rush and land enclosure in the United States, and also conveyed a spirit of freedom, independence, unfettered, treason and self-challenge. Although it is now the 21st century, there are still some forms of cowboy culture in large areas of North America, among which the Rodeo is one of the popular sports.
Rodeo is one of the most dangerous and exciting sports in the world. Injuries, bleeding and even disability are common. Even so, this traditional sport still attracts many young people, not only cowboys, but even girls, who seek excitement and challenge themselves. The formal traditional Rodeo has seven events: Bareback Bronc Riding; Richard bronc riding; Bull riding; Steer wrestling; Tie - down roping; Barrel racing; Pole bending; Team roping. These events are usually held outdoors, rain or shine, so when a downpour hits, the horses' backsides become more slippery, making the competition more difficult and dangerous.
AUTHOR
As a photography enthusiast, I'm based in Toronto Canada.
I have been exposed to photography since a very young age and had taken lots of photos. But in adulthood, I abandoned the hobby for a long long time because of my work. I did get the chance to cultivate this interest of mine again after arriving to Canada in 2013, and I had only been taking some photos during family trips. Since 2019, I have officially started learning photography, focusing on post processing techniques.
COVID-19 brought much inconvenience, but on the other hand, I also had time to study and practice the post processing techniques , so my photography skills have greatly improved in the past three years.
Awards：
★Sony World Photography Awards 2023 （Winner--Motion section）
★Sony World Photography Awards 2022 （Shortlisted--Motion section）
★8th 35Awards（1st Place--【100 Best Photos】B&W Category；1st Place--【Viewers Choice】B&W Category；1st Place--【100 Best Photographers】Motion Category；4th Place--【100 Best Photographers】B&W Category ）
★Monochromatic Awards 2023 （1st Place Winner）
★Monovisions Photography Awards 2022 (1st Place--Architectural Series of the Year; HM--Landscapes Series)
★Fine Art Photography Awards 2023 （2nd Place--People Category；Nominee--Architecture、Nature、People Categories）
★Trierenberg Super Circuit (Bronze Medal--Landscape section)
★Weather Photographer of the Year 2022（2nd Place）
★Italy Vinolio Circuit 2022（Gold & Bronze Medal--Monochrome section）
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