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Game Face uploaded on 14 June 2008

This young rower on the Laos Boat Racing team was focused. I loved his cowboy hat and bandana, making him look like a Laoation Cowboy....and definitely a competitor.

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Team Transportation uploaded on 13 June 2008

The team leaves after a long day of racing. They seemed quite happy riding in the 'team bus'...or maybe they were just happy to be done with a long day on the river!

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Spiritual Spectators uploaded on 13 June 2008

The banks of the Mekong were lined with spectators watching the boat races. My favoriet were the monks that had come out to watch - brighly standing out in their orange.

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Faling Behind uploaded on 13 June 2008

Boat Racing on the Mekong brings excitement and heartache. I watched from the coaches boat with the pink flag fell behind in the race. A heartbreaking feeling in any language.

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The Final Push uploaded on 13 June 2008

The coach stands and cheers his team in the face of a photo finish!

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Pre-game uploaded on 13 June 2008

Boat racing on the Mekong River in Laos. Men and young boys from local villages come out to compete. This team of young men are preparing for their upcoming race - focused and serious. The viillage reputation rests on their shoulders.

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Unison uploaded on 13 June 2008

Boat Racing practice on the Mekong Delta near Vientiane Laos. I was lucky enough to ride along in the coach's boat and photograph this action at dusk. The result - a colorful look at teamwork.

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Steering the Boat uploaded on 12 June 2008

I was lucky enought to ride with a boat racing team on the Mekong River in Laos near Vientiane. This team was practicing and I sat in the front with my cameras ready. Needless to say - it wasn't a dry seat.