Bronze / 2024 / Press / Travel/Tourism

California Rodeo Salinas

  • Prize
    Bronze in Press/Travel/Tourism
  • Photographer
    Wei Lian, United States
  • Studio
    Yiupai

The California Rodeo Salinas is an iconic and longstanding rodeo event that takes place annually in Salinas, California, USA. Known as one of the largest and most prestigious rodeos in the state, it has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1911. The rodeo typically occurs in July and attracts participants and spectators from across the country. The rodeo features a wide range of traditional rodeo events, such as bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling, and more.

Lian Wei, is a photography enthusiast. He likes scenery, animal and bird photography.

Awards He has won awards or was shortlisted in multiple international photography competitions, including:
*PSA Who's Who in Photography 2021 Nature Division 7th in the world
*Monochrome Photography Awards 2nd place fine art 2021
*Monovisions Photography Awards 3rd place fine art 2022
*Chromatic Awards
*Bird Photographer of The Year 3rd place creative edit 2022
*Siena International Photo Awards
*Epson International Pano Awards top 50 2021
*Nature's Best
*MIFA silver Advertising/travel
He also won more than 250 gold medals in the PSA-certified international photography competition (including 98 PSA gold medals and 4 FIAP gold medals). His works are published in The Telegraph, Daily Express, Your Magazine, etc.