High Flying Horses and High Flying Cowboys (LARGE POST)

[Harv]

Those who know me also know that I usually photograph wildlife and birds. For a change of pace, I attended a local rodeo yesterday with my two good friends, Bob and Mao. I could easily write a short novel about our afternoon there but will resist doing so. I will simply post a selection of images from the day and hope you enjoy them.

1D MkIIn, 70-200 f/2.8L IS, AV and Evaluative Metering.

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Thanks for looking.

[ian408]

Fun stuff. Especially getting thrown off :D

[Harv]

Fun stuff. Especially getting thrown off :D

Fun for those watching... not sure how the riders feel about that. :wink

[ian408]

Fun for those watching... not sure how the riders feel about that. :wink
That was what I meant :D

[Elaine]

Tremendous set of images! Really wonderful action, colors, compositions! It's like we were there. Thanks for sharing! :clap

[Harv]

Tremendous set of images! Really wonderful action, colors, compositions! It's like we were there. Thanks for sharing! :clap

Thanks a lot, Elaine. You're very kind and it's appreciated.

[SDJames]

Great shots...enjoyed the subject and the composition of the action. Enjoyable.

[jbr13]

Wow, Great images! Great exposure and loaded with action. I have never been to a live rodeo, but am ready to go right now!

Jason



Great shots...enjoyed the subject and the composition of the action. Enjoyable.

[saurora]

I don't know a thing about rodeos, but this is a really wonderful series of images! Sharp, colorful, great use of depth of field, expressive faces, great timing, ...well heck, I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea! Great job!!! :thumb :thumb

[Harv]

Great shots...enjoyed the subject and the composition of the action. Enjoyable.

Thanks a lot.

[Harv]

Wow, Great images! Great exposure and loaded with action. I have never been to a live rodeo, but am ready to go right now!

Jason

Thanks a lot. If you get the chance, by all means go. It's a blast. And don't forget to take your camera.

[Harv]

I don't know a thing about rodeos, but this is a really wonderful series of images! Sharp, colorful, great use of depth of field, expressive faces, great timing, ...well heck, I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea! Great job!!! :thumb :thumb

Thanks very much. I really appreciate the kind words. I think when you're having fun, it's a lot easier to obtain good results.

[Jeff Fillmore]

Very nice! Especially #7 (Wow!) and #13 (Too Cute!)

[Harv]

Very nice! Especially #7 (Wow!) and #13 (Too Cute!)

Thanks a lot, Jeff. Shot #7 is one of my favourites of the day. That little girl in shot #13 was the only one to complete the ride in mutton busting over two days. All the other kids were dumped within 10 feet of the gate. She held on for the ride all the way to the other end of the ring. She was the hit of the rodeo.

[NanaMo]

Great action shots!!! And magnificant character shots of people......bet a few would look great in b&w or sepia.....like old time cowboys/girls. :rofl

Maureen

[Harv]

Great action shots!!! And magnificant character shots of people......bet a few would look great in b&w or sepia.....like old time cowboys/girls. :rofl

Maureen

Thank you very much, Maureen. I appreciate you looking and commenting. Never thought of a conversion. Might give it a try.

[gus]

Seriously great set you caught there :thumb I was 15 before i knew there was another way of getting off a horse other than over its head.

[emmalou]

Harv.you blasted me away with # 4.then 7,10,12,13:lust ...

[Harv]

Seriously great set you caught there :thumb I was 15 before i knew there was another way of getting off a horse other than over its head.

Thanks a lot, Gus. You're very kind.... and too funny.

[Harv]

Harv.you blasted me away with # 4.then 7,10,12,13:lust ...

Thanks, Emmalou. I need to keep you close at hand. You're great for my ego. :D