I am a Cattleman

by Lexa Harpell

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I am a Cattleman

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Lexa Harpell

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Photograph - Photographs

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Raw and Untouched Northern Territory series by Lexa Harpell.

"I am a Cattleman...."
"My father was a Cattleman, my grandfather was a Cattleman.
It is in my blood - I was born to do this."

I have been privileged to interview many people from around Australia for my upcoming book. Hands that Created our Heritage.

Travelling through outback Queensland, all the drovers and station owners told me that they had the utmost respect and high regard for the Aboriginal Stockmen/Cattlemen who worked on cattle stations and moved the cattle in the harsh outback and Top End of Australia.

"They were quick learners, smarter than most head drovers. They knew the land, they knew the cattle and they sure knew how to ride." "They were pivotal to the success of our cattle industry."

It was not so easy finding someone fitting the criteria for my book.
Finally , spending a day sitting under the trees in outback Northern Territory, I was honoured to listen to two well known Aboriginal Cattlemen's stories and capture their hands while they talked...we had lots of laughs about their 'adventures'/work.

It was a tough life - yet they loved it. I could see it was in their blood to be a Cattleman around this very harsh area of Australia.

Their hands moved so elegantly, like a choreographer ballet as they told me their stories. I was captivated for hours.

I am so grateful and honoured to have met these two gentlemen...the moments we shared is ingrained in my mind and heart.

Sadly, the old ways of mustering and moving cattle is slowly being lost - lost to quadbikes, helicopters, trucks. An so the skills and knowledge die with this generation.....

*I have full permission to use this image for public purposes.

IMAGE FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING:

Exploration Photography 17 July, 2017
Black and White 17 July, 2017
Australia in Pictures 17 July, 2017
FAA Portrait Gallery 18 July, 2017
The World We See - 19 July, 2017
Images That Excite You - 19 July, 2017
Fine Arts Professionals - 20 July, 2017
Lady Photographers - 23 July, 2017
Black and White - The Art Form - 23 July, 2017
Mirrorless Camera Group - 25 July, 2017
All Art Welcome - 25 July, 2017
The 200 club - 27 July, 2017
Arts Fantastic World - 27 July, 2017
ART - It is Good for You - 28 July, 2017
Black and white the Art Form - 28 August, 2017

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July 17th, 2017

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