An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows. Standing on a flimsy wooden frame, the daredevil rider is a participant in an annual cattle race in the Tanah Datar regency of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Mud-caked competitors are dragged through paddy fields as part of Pacu Jawi, a festival where locals celebrate the end of the rice harvesting season. Indonesian photographer Teddy Winanda, 37, who has attended the event since 2012, witnessed this year’s race.
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SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
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WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
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A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
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A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .