Adventure Magazine

BEHIND THE COVER
Kiwi, Rod Hill’s image of kayaker River Mutton
bursting through a rapid at Huka Falls, New
Zealand, was voted the category winner by the
panel of Red Bull Illume judges amid strong
competition. It’s a magical moment for the
photographer.
“This shot was not supposed to happen. River
Mutton was supposed to leave for work but
decided on one last run. I had already packed
my gear away by the time they walked back
up from the take-out point. Once they decided
being late to work was worth it, it was a mad
rush back down the river with my camera. I
didn't have time to get to my normal spot, so
instead I tried this angle. All of a sudden, the
light popped like I had never seen before.
Straight away I knew this was going to work.”
The shot of this bursting kayaker wins the Energy by Red Bull Photography category.
© Rod Hill / Red Bull Illume
It is the first time the amateur photographer,
a chemistry teacher from Rotorua, has been
selected in Red Bull Illume. Hill has been
passionate about photography for many years
on his skiing, surfing and climbing adventures
and expeditions.
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