Sports Rodeo Action

Rodeo Action · 01:21 AM

Taken at Stroud Rodeo on 17 September 2011.

This one is actually a cowgirl:

Some of these horses can really jump:

More images here: Stroud Rodeo - a set on Flickr

kyricom · 09-20-2011, 06:03 AM

Really nice images! That third one is GREAT! (kind of nostalgic for cowboy hats though. They should make those helmets with brims so they look like them) :-)

**dcmsox2004** · 09-20-2011, 06:53 AM

great shots !! looked like quite the ride for this contestant... makes my back ache (and other parts).... dave m

**Bob Harris** · 09-20-2011, 12:00 PM

Love the rodeo's, great crisp shots. Any bulls down under? thanks Bob

**Fries** · 09-20-2011, 02:14 PM

That last shot... I didn't know they get that high from the ground!

**rayallen** · 09-21-2011, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Any bulls down under?

Oh yeah, we have bulls as well... Cranky, high flying bulls.

**rayallen** · 09-21-2011, 03:21 AM

Thank you, everyone, for your comments. It was a great day for action photography.

8540tomg · 09-21-2011, 04:27 AM

Great series loved them all.

Tom G

**Bob Harris** · 09-21-2011, 08:22 AM

Ray, great shots of these nasty boys in action. I have always heard they hang lower down under. TFS, Bob
BTW, these are some of the best rodeo photos I have seen.

**rayallen** · 09-21-2011, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

BTW, these are some of the best rodeo photos I have seen.

Gee, thanks, Bob. That was only my second rodeo and I know I still have lots to learn. After that nice compliment I will try even harder. Thanks again.

SpecialK · 09-21-2011, 03:13 PM

Good job.

Rodeos are hard to shoot as most of the rider's extremities are getting whipped up to near the speed of sound....

I've been to a couple but they are fairly disgusting when they cinch up the rope on some steer who then sprays green stuff all over ...

DonRak · 09-25-2011, 11:45 PM

We don't get a lot of this sort of thing in UK, I suppose if we did then some animal rights group or net-twitchers would raise the issue with their local MP and have it banned.

However, just because we don't have it over here doesn't mean I can't appreciate your images. The raw power, speed and exhilaration just leaps out and smacks you in the face!

**rayallen** · 09-26-2011, 01:44 AM

Thanks, SpecialK

Originally posted by DonRak

However, just because we don't have it over here doesn't mean I can't appreciate your images. The raw power, speed and exhilaration just leaps out and smacks you in the face!

Thanks, Don. We are usually sitting right on the fence with our cameras poking through the fence and if you don't keep a close watch on the action you do risk getting smacked in the face!

DonRak · 09-26-2011, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by rayallen

if you don't keep a close watch on the action you do risk getting smacked in the face!

That normally ruins your day!

SpecialK · 09-28-2011, 06:44 PM

Quote:

The raw power, speed and exhilaration just leaps out and smacks you in the face!

Much like this guy...(don't mean to hijack the thread).

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rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014 Original Poster	Thank you, everyone, for your comments. It was a great day for action photography.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Ray, great shots of these nasty boys in action. I have always heard they hang lower down under. TFS, Bob BTW, these are some of the best rodeo photos I have seen.

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rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris BTW, these are some of the best rodeo photos I have seen. Gee, thanks, Bob. That was only my second rodeo and I know I still have lots to learn. After that nice compliment I will try even harder. Thanks again.

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Good job. Rodeos are hard to shoot as most of the rider's extremities are getting whipped up to near the speed of sound.... I've been to a couple but they are fairly disgusting when they cinch up the rope on some steer who then sprays green stuff all over ...

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DonRak Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 88	We don't get a lot of this sort of thing in UK, I suppose if we did then some animal rights group or net-twitchers would raise the issue with their local MP and have it banned. However, just because we don't have it over here doesn't mean I can't appreciate your images. The raw power, speed and exhilaration just leaps out and smacks you in the face!

09-26-2011, 01:44 AM	#13
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014 Original Poster	Thanks, SpecialK Originally posted by DonRak However, just because we don't have it over here doesn't mean I can't appreciate your images. The raw power, speed and exhilaration just leaps out and smacks you in the face! Thanks, Don. We are usually sitting right on the fence with our cameras poking through the fence and if you don't keep a close watch on the action you do risk getting smacked in the face!

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DonRak Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 88	Originally posted by rayallen if you don't keep a close watch on the action you do risk getting smacked in the face! That normally ruins your day!

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Quote: The raw power, speed and exhilaration just leaps out and smacks you in the face! Much like this guy...(don't mean to hijack the thread).