Rodeo

[Phillip]

Hi.
These photos are taken at a local small Rodeo we have here once a year. It's at a place called Rules Beach.

There is no digital manipulation with any of these photos. they are just as they are out of the camera.

I used a Canon EOS 5 Camera with a 28-105mm lens.
When I take photos of action events I always try to depict the movement into the photo.
I can't remember what shutter speed I used but it was slow. I panned along with the action & took the photo while the bull & rider passed me. I was very close to the action so I had to be very cautious.
When Panning I alway pivot at the waist not the upper body. Always keep you upper body still & just pan at the waist. It does take some practice to perfect, but is well worth the effort.

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[haggis63]

Excellent! You certainly caught the action with these two shots Phillip. What's with the helmets. It about 7 years since I was last at a rodeo down in Tamworth NSW. but I can't remember anyone having a helmet. It definitely makes sense though but I was wondering whether this is law or personal choice.

Great work with the panning.

Alan

[Bobby D]

These are some of the best action photographs I've seen for many a day, Philip. Extremely well done. That is also some excellent advice re panning.

[Ozzie]

Great shots Phillip. They certainly convey action. Really like that top shot, very nicely capture, including the expression on his face. That wrist looks just a little painful.

I certainly wouldn't want to be that bloke on the bottom photo, did he get stomped?

This has got to be one of the toughest sports around.

Ozzie

[SunnyJon]

Well done Phillip! Nice action caught here & thanks for the tip on panning-always gives me trouble! BTW we call those SOOTC shots(straight out of the camera!)saves typing! Like BTW= by the way!:D :clap: :clap:

[Egon]

Hi Phililip,

Your photos are super

Egon



Originally posted by Phillip
Hi.
These photos are taken at a local small Rodeo we have here once a year. It's at a place called Rules Beach.

There is no digital manipulation with any of these photos. they are just as they are out of the camera.

I used a Canon EOS 5 Camera with a 28-105mm lens.
When I take photos of action events I always try to depict the movement into the photo.
I can't remember what shutter speed I used but it was slow. I panned along with the action & took the photo while the bull & rider passed me. I was very close to the action so I had to be very cautious.
When Panning I alway pivot at the waist not the upper body. Always keep you upper body still & just pan at the waist. It does take some practice to perfect, but is well worth the effort.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Jun-2003/21263-Rodeo2copy.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Jun-2003/21263-Rodeo.jpg :clap: :clap: :clap:

[wintherstudios]

First i just love the shots super duper!

... 2nd i am thinking... that have got to hurt those guys getting thrown around like that by those large animals.. holy cow...:eek:

[Phillip]

Thanks for the great comments.

I think I might have to post more here.

Your spot on there wintherstudios, These guys are just your average cattle farmer. I think the prize money is only about $200.00 if they come first. Most don't even wear a helmet. Intact I usually try to capture the guys with no helmets. but these are the best I got on the day.

We have around 6 or so Rodeo events locally per year. Were I live is mainly Cane farms & Cattle property. One of the last Rodeo's we had here the world champion competed in it. I think his name was Troy Dann. Not sure If I spelled his last name correctly.

Unfortunately a 19 year old Lad, died at out last Rodeo. I was not there. but He got crushed by the bull & died 5 minutes later. It's so sad.

Some of the bulls we have here must weigh a ton. There just small bulls above.