Rodeo Action

[Hillbillygirl]

We went to a local rodeo and caught a little of the action. Was a lot of fun and we were able to get clear shooting right at the fence.









.....and how "NOT" to dismount a bucking bronc. This poor bugger got hung up for twenty looooong seconds . Right arm probably a little longer now.

[missyinmuskoka]

Amazing and so sharp! Love #1 the best because it has no distractions and love the dirt flying behind the horses hooves! Great job!

[Runmonty]

These are super HBG. All are great but I really love the 2nd one. (so much I had to nominate it)

[JAS_Photo]

I agree with the guy above me. Great choice Runmonty.

[Marko]

what a FAB set! awesome clarity.
Can I ask about the PP in shots 1 and 2 here HBG?
Thx!

[Bambi]

great shots--all 3. I too love #2

[ewaizel]

Lots of movement. Nice

[Yisehaq]

Fantastic shot and clarity! Second one for me too.
I am eager to hear the answer for Marko's question? Did you use flash for these shots?

Can I ask about the PP in shots 1 and 2 here HBG?Thx!

[Hillbillygirl]

Thank you all very much for the kind compliments. It was def a lot of fun shooting this.

As for the PP, I don't really know what to say. No real recipe per se', as I usually just wing it in LR is all, until I see what I like. I will jump back and forth on adjustments until I see the balance I like is all. I do like to keep the sharpening tight and the contrast and clarity high to make the subject pop. On this particular shot the clarity is only at +18, sharpening +48, and contrast +40, along with a lightening of the shadows.
There was no flash used in any shots as I would not dare try that with these performance animals, which could endanger someones life.

[asnow]

What an awesome set of pictures. Like the others my favourite is the second one.