Arnold Francisco, 23, of Tallahassee, participates in open play of the Canadian Tuxedo Invitational Bike Polo Tournament.
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My editor texted me at around 5:30 p.m. last Saturday asking if I wanted to shoot a bike polo tournament. My response: What is bike polo?
Showing up at the enclosed floor hockey court at Kanapaha Park, I got my first glimpse. It’s just as it sounds: polo. Except without horses: with bikes.
At first glance, it looks funny. But after really watching, the sport deserves respect. These guys were balancing, maneuvering, braking and actually playing polo at the same time. There were a few crashes and conflicts, but overall it was chill yet constant action.
The shot above was taken just before sunset during a period photographers call the “Golden Hour.” The sunlight often provides a golden glow, and in the above picture, a reflection shadow on the court, complete with his wheel’s spokes.
A different, more action-focused photo went to print, but I like this one because it’s just plain interesting to look at.
__________If you’re interested in reading the article about the tournament and seeing my photo that accompanies it, see http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_7c51b6d8-81f7-11e1-a995-0019bb2963f4.html
Do your thing Arnold
