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StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
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Happy 4th! Below are some images from local Rodeo

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    sarasphotossarasphotos Registered Users Posts: 3,831 Major grins

    ...and I thought you were just a great landscape / nature photographer... now I see that you are an action photographer, too! Great shots, Taz! I think 5 & 11 are my faves of the bunch.

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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    Thanks So much Sara!

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    ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 23,806 moderator

    ... And God Bless the rodeo clowns and cowboy protectors (American bull-fighters) who help to make Rodeo safe!

    Great job showing the "pomp, romp and stomp" that goes into a modern rodeo.

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    JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,881 Major grins

    Very nice action set! My favorite is 5.

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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    Thanks Ziggy so much! Next year I will title it "Pomp, Romp and Stomp" if its okay!!

    Thanks kindly Cristobal!!

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    ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 23,806 moderator

    @Stumblebum said:
    Thanks Ziggy so much! Next year I will title it "Pomp, Romp and Stomp" if its okay!!

    It's yours.

    ziggy53
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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    @ziggy53 said:

    @Stumblebum said:
    Thanks Ziggy so much! Next year I will title it "Pomp, Romp and Stomp" if its okay!!

    It's yours.

    Yay! Thanks!!

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    black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,321 Major grins

    That's some powerful stuff, Taz. Very hard to pick a favorite but I go with #5. I was at a huge rodeo in Cody, Wyoming last year and I remember thinking that getting good photos of this thing would not be a walk in the park. If you do a lot of this rodeo shooting, I think you can develop a sense of anticipation as to the prime time to pull the trigger for maximum action. Regardless of the shooters plan of attack, though, producing a series of this caliber is just not easy. I applaud you, buddy.

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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    @black mamba said:
    That's some powerful stuff, Taz. Very hard to pick a favorite but I go with #5. I was at a huge rodeo in Cody, Wyoming last year and I remember thinking that getting good photos of this thing would not be a walk in the park. If you do a lot of this rodeo shooting, I think you can develop a sense of anticipation as to the prime time to pull the trigger for maximum action. Regardless of the shooters plan of attack, though, producing a series of this caliber is just not easy. I applaud you, buddy.

    Thanks so much Tom! Yeah there is lot of things that get in the way....have to look for opportunities........since I have done it few times, now I kind of expect what will happen when, what lens to have on.....where to wait for action to happen...and when to just keep my camera down and observe. Cheers my friend!

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    CavalierCavalier Registered Users Posts: 3,034 Major grins

    And here you go again! Great action shots and cowgirl portraits. I find #17 and #18 just a little scary!

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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    @Cavalier said:
    And here you go again! Great action shots and cowgirl portraits. I find #17 and #18 just a little scary!

    Thanks so much Jo! I am sorry to say...both of those cowboys did get hurt......but they are used to it....I think.

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0 Many Grins
    edited July 7, 2017

    Great action set. I don't have one favourite but at least 4 - 5, 16, 17 and 18. A minor remark to the first shots could be: If anyone can promote US it's the americans themselves :) but of course they are also first in line :D

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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    @Jørgen_Bjerring said:
    Great action set. I don't have one favourite but at least 4 - 5, 16, 17 and 18. A minor remark to the first shots could be: If anyone can promote US it's the americans themselves :) but of course they are also first in line :D

    Thanks kindly Jorgen! Greatly appreciate the input!

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    toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins

    Well done 'bum...

    Good work on all phases...

    Rags
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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    @torags said:
    Well done 'bum...

    Good work on all phases...

    Yay!! Thanks much Rags!!

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    toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins

    @Stumblebum said:

    @torags said:
    Well done 'bum...

    Good work on all phases...

    Yay!! Thanks much Rags!!

    On a side note... I haven't been to or shot a rodeo in a couple of years...

    I've scheduled a visit to San Bonita Rodeo for next year... :D

    Rags
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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    @torags said:

    @Stumblebum said:

    @torags said:
    Well done 'bum...

    Good work on all phases...

    Yay!! Thanks much Rags!!

    On a side note... I haven't been to or shot a rodeo in a couple of years...

    I've scheduled a visit to San Bonita Rodeo for next year... :D

    Lets go together Rags! I know best way to shoot it.....assuming no major changes in life till next year! Cheers!

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    toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins

    I'm up for it...

    I'l contact you next year

    Rags
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    JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator

    great set of images! It was like I was there! So did the rider in image 8 get a bull horn up his rump or not? Was the guy on the ground in image 17 ok?

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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    @JAG said:
    great set of images! It was like I was there! So did the rider in image 8 get a bull horn up his rump or not? Was the guy on the ground in image 17 ok?

    Thanks so much Joyce! The clown saved the guy in image #7, but the guy in #17 got stepped on and had to be carted off.....same with guy in #18....bull landed near his groin....that kid was brave....still waked up....but hurt

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    TasmanianTasmanian Registered Users Posts: 486 Major grins

    Very good shots, particulary the 15. Bravo :)

    God Bless....cowboys :D

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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    Thanks Tasmanian! Yeah, these cowgirls and cowboys are amazing!!

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    willard3willard3 Registered Users Posts: 2,580 Major grins
    edited July 10, 2017

    I like the whole set but wonder that you didn't use slower shutter speed to show motion in some of the action fotos, Taz

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    StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    @willard3 said:
    I like the whole set but wonder that you didn't use slower shutter speed to show motion in some of the action fotos, Taz

    Thanks Willard! I have to do that.....I keep fearing I won't judge the shutter right and mess up everything....but that is something I have to do....thanks kindly!

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