Balinese man holding a Buffalo at a Makepung buffalo race meet in Bali.

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Balinese man holding a Buffalo steady at the start of the famous Makepung Races in Bali. As tradition would have it the Buffalo's are dressed in ornate and fancy head gear as is fitting for this unique Bali event

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Size: 3648px × 5472px
Location: Delod Berawah, Jembrana, Bali, Indonesia
Photo credit: © Antony Ratcliffe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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