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DDC-On The Move

After we got back from the groomers, Shizandra spent some time in the backyard run. I mentioned a cookie and she ran for the door!

A quiet moment inside an Indian train leaving Varanasi Station. The woman in green seems lost in thought, her posture both protective and observant. As other passengers sleep around her, time feels suspended. In the confined space of a train compartment, an entire world unfolds — of waiting, wondering, and wandering.

Captured in March 2025 on my second journey through India.
Varanasi, India.

This is the heartbeat before the roar.

A young kicker locks in, body aligned, arms wide like wings in flight, as the rugby ball leaves the tee and slices through the air. There’s no hesitation in his form — just raw intent, laser focus, and that signature explosive release. It's a moment built on repetition, discipline, and instinct… and this frame captures it all.

The black and white edit strips the image down to its essence — no distractions, just form and emotion. It highlights contrast: the light on the player’s jersey against the soft falloff of the blurred background, the clean silhouette of the kicking leg slicing across the foreground, and the textures of torn grass trailing from his boot.

Rain lashes down in streaks, blurring the edges of the field — but nothing about this moment is soft. A powerful drive forward meets an immovable wall of defense. The runner braces, ball secured tightly in her arms, legs churning through the wet grass. Two defenders converge: one with perfect form, locking in the hips; the other diving low, eyes fixed on her target.

This is what commitment looks like in motion — no timeouts, no hesitation. Just instinct, pressure, and grit.

The storm only adds to the story. It amplifies the atmosphere, turning an already tense tackle into something cinematic. You can almost hear the slap of boots against soaked turf and the impact of bodies in collision.

The rain is relentless — soaking the ground, slicking the ball, and blurring the lines between effort and instinct. But none of that matters here.

The ruck is a battlefield. One player on the ground, teeth gritted and arms locked around the ball like a lifeline. Another surges in, laser-focused, hands outstretched, ready to contest possession. The referee stands watch, a quiet authority over the storm. Everything is happening at once — bodies clashing, boots slipping, rules tested. And through it all, the ball waits, inches from the next move.

This frame captures the organized chaos at the heart of rugby — where strength meets strategy in a split second of decision-making.

Intensity doesn’t ask for permission — it just happens. And in this single explosive frame, everything collides: ambition, contact, chaos, and courage.

Captured mid-leap during a fiercely contested lineout, the central player battles upward, face contorted with sheer will. His mouthguard glows between gritted teeth, hair whipping from the force, as an opponent's hand unintentionally drives toward his eye — a dramatic reminder of how high the stakes are in every airborne contest. It's raw, it's imperfect, and it's real.

This is the moment the game turns — a split-second where instinct takes over and the body does what the mind barely has time to process.

In the foreground, a young player surges forward, his face smeared with grit, eyes steeled by the weight of pressure and pride. The ball is clenched tightly, not just in his hands but in his purpose. Behind him, an opponent lunges — determination in his stride, frustration starting to surface in his expression, knowing that letting go isn't an option.

The image is sharp, — every smudge of mud, every wrinkle in the jerseys, every strand of hair caught mid-sprint tells a story of intensity. The colors explode — the saturated greens of the pitch, the deep contrast of the uniforms, and the piercing sun casting angular shadows across the players’ skin.

The frame is tilted just enough to add tension, drawing your eye along the diagonal of motion. The lead player's bent knee creates a dynamic triangle, while the pursuing arm cuts across with cinematic clarity. Depth of field softens the background — subtly separating the drama from the rest of the world, as if nothing else matters but this very instant.

London, England - January 23, 2025: Circle Line train coming in to the Baker Street Underground Station.

The storm rages, but the game does not pause. Water streaks through the air, mixing with mud and sweat, but the fight remains fierce. One surges forward, eyes locked on the try line, heart pounding with the rhythm of the rain. The other lunges, grasping with every ounce of effort, clinging to the moment where the game is won or lost.

The jerseys stretch, bodies collide, legs kick against the weight of resistance. Yet, for all the chaos, there is a clarity—a single goal, a singular drive, a battle that neither side is willing to surrender. The rain does not wash away their determination; it only makes the moment more unforgettable.

The moment hangs in the air, stretched between two wills—one refusing to be stopped, the other refusing to let go. The ball carrier charges forward, eyes locked on the horizon, heart pounding like a war drum. But the defender meets him with unwavering resolve, arms outstretched, body bracing for impact.

Hair whips in the wind, breaths collide in the space between them, and time slows as the battle unfolds. Neither backs down. Neither yields. In this fleeting instant, the game is distilled into its purest form—strength against strength, heart against heart. It is not just about winning or losing. It is about proving that you were here, that you fought, that you gave everything.

The rain lashes down, relentless and unforgiving, but there is no time to stop. The game does not yield to the elements; it only grows fiercer. With every pounding step, water splashes from the earth, mixing with mud and sweat. His grip on the ball is ironclad, his face etched with resolve—there is no turning back.

Behind him, the chase is on. A desperate pursuit, bodies sliding through the soaked battlefield, hearts pounding to the rhythm of the storm. The world fades into a blur of rain and motion, but in this moment, nothing else matters. Only the next stride. Only the try line. Only the will to outrun the downpour and carve his name into the game.

The world narrows to a single point of collision—two warriors locked in a fleeting, brutal embrace. The ball carrier surges forward, determination etched in every fiber of his being, but the tackler meets him with unwavering force. The impact ripples through their bodies, captured in the tensed muscles, the clenched jaw, the fleeting grimace of effort and grit.

The moment hangs in the air, stretched taut like the sinews of his leg as he follows through, sending the ball soaring into an unseen horizon. Mud clings to his boots, the battlefield scars of a young warrior locked in a game of heart and endurance. His face, contorted in focus, carries the weight of determination—this is not just a game; it is a test, a proving ground where sweat meets soil, and every kick tells a story.

The grass beneath him bears witness to a hundred scrapes and struggles, yet in this fleeting second, nothing exists beyond the perfect arc of the ball and the unrelenting pursuit of victory. A young gladiator in the arena, with fire in his veins and a relentless will to push forward. This is rugby. This is passion. This is the beautiful brutality of the sport.

Arms stretched wide, eyes filled with fire, this is the moment where words are not needed—only emotion. Is it a call for the ball, a celebration, or a protest against the injustice of the game? No one knows but the young warrior at its center.

The jersey, dirt-streaked and worn, tells the story of a battle fought on the field. Teammates and opponents linger in the background, lost in their own moments, but here—right here—stands a heart unafraid to feel. The game is more than just a sport; it is an expression, a dance of triumph and frustration, of hope and hunger.

In this frozen frame of time, the passion is undeniable, the intensity palpable. This is not just a player; this is a soul fully alive in the game, where every second is a story waiting to be told.

The game pauses, but the fire does not fade. A moment to breathe, to refuel, yet the mind remains on the battlefield. Sweat beads on the young warrior’s brow, dust clings to the jersey, and the taste of effort lingers in every breath.

The water bottle turns in their hands, a brief distraction, but the gaze is sharp—watching, waiting, processing. Even in stillness, there is movement; even in rest, there is purpose. The world around them hums in the background, teammates whispering, bodies shifting, but their thoughts are elsewhere—perhaps reliving a tackle, anticipating the next sprint, or simply savoring the thrill of the game.

This is not just a break. This is the quiet before the storm, the deep inhale before the next battle. Because soon, the whistle will call again, and the game will demand everything. And they will be ready.

Victory isn’t promised, but effort is everything. And in this fleeting moment, captured forever in black and white, we witness the making of a warrior—one sprint, one heartbeat at a time.
The world around him fades into a blur—teammates, opponents, the distant echoes of the crowd. In this moment, nothing else exists but the chase. His eyes burn with focus, his arms pump with urgency, and his legs drive him forward with an unstoppable force. Every muscle is engaged, every breath is fuel.
The game is not just a battle of strength but of will. The expression on his face is more than just determination—it is the raw essence of competition, of the unyielding fire that burns in every young athlete’s heart. Behind him, others run, some pushing forward, some falling behind, but none with the same ferocious intent.

The game is fierce, the field is alive, but in the center of it all stands a young warrior, defiant and unshaken. With mud-streaked arms and a mischievous grin, they flex with a playful challenge, tongue out in a taunt that speaks of unbreakable spirit. The jersey clings to their small but mighty frame, bearing the proud emblem of their team—a badge of honor in this battlefield of dreams.

Behind them, teammates blur into the background, lost in thought or motion, but this child commands the spotlight. Their energy is magnetic, their confidence infectious. Victory is not just in the scoreboard but in the sheer joy of the game, in the fearless expression of passion.

This is not just a photo; it’s a testament to the unrelenting heart of youth—bold, free, and utterly unstoppable.

Another on-the-move capture from the 10th March 2025. Former Arriva London (VLA17), an Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL is currently owned and operated by Harpur's Coaches of Derby whose colours it wears. Harpur's acquired the bus from Richardson of Midhurst in 2019, Richardson having themselves acquired the bus a couple of years prior.

LJ03MXL is pictured heading along the A38 Derby Southern Bypass towards Chellaston from the direction of Burton upon Trent.