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Ground Level Action
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Jim Pat Smith was literally "In my face" with this ground level action taken from "The Pit" using EF 70-200 F/2.8L at 105mm with ISO 800, F/7.1 in AP and 1/2000 sec. He put the steer down in 11.2 sec.

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Hi Emile,that is awesome action my friend.Absolutely beautiful,LOL!there is going to be some dust flying in minute!!!!


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August 03, 2011

 
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  1/2000 sec - nothing like stopping the action on a dime...and you sure did, Emile...and you were VERY close using a 105mm by the looks of this capture. This is one humdinger of a shot - the intense expression on Mr. Smith, the look of genuine surprise on the steer by that incredible hold - down to feet off the ground and dirt flying! Incredible capture - Bravo, bravo...or should I say - Yee Haw, Pardner!!! :)


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August 03, 2011

 

Joy Rector
  great shot


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August 03, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Yee Haw is right...phew, what an amazing action shot, Emile...love the expressions you captured!!


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August 03, 2011

 
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  Thank you all Bobby, Val, Joy and Patricia. Below ground level and action right in your face also gets you dirt and dust on the lens frequently.


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August 03, 2011

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Emile, what an action shot


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August 03, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  Emile, This is a great stop action shot. I really like the POV on it. Sounds like you do this a lot.


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August 03, 2011

 

John Connolly
  What an incredible action shot you have here Emile! Your timing and detail is fantastic! Well done mate!


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August 03, 2011

 

Karen Slagle
  A great in your face action shot, Emile. This is awesome. I would have been running for cover.


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August 03, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Magnificent capture, Emile. Looks harrowing for both the man and the beast.


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August 03, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  I ditto what Val said above, Emile. AND you have got a Winner here, IMHO. Good luck!

UB.


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August 03, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Fantastic details in your rodeo images, Emile! :-) k


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August 03, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  What an outstanding action capture, and I agree, great details Emile!

jo ann c.


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August 03, 2011

 
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  Thanks Stan, Bill, John, Karen, Michelle, Usman, Kitty and JO ANN.


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August 04, 2011

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Absolutely FANTASTIC, Emile!
;) CC


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August 04, 2011

 
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  Thanks Carla.


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August 05, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  wow Emile, fantastic POV and action capture.....as I said before "jealous" that you got to work this awesome rodeo.


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August 07, 2011

 
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  Thanks Phyllis and glad you liked it.


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August 07, 2011

 
- Jill Odice

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  LOve that expression on his face and the bulls also! Great shot Emile!


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August 08, 2011

 

Kaye Burazin
  WOW now that's what I call action


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August 08, 2011

 
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  Thanks Jill and Kaye


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August 08, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  This is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL Emile, the action is SO dramatic, I hope you are being careful!!! <><


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August 10, 2011

 
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  For sure Nancy and thanks.


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August 10, 2011

 
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  Fantastic action shot Emile!,
Amalia


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August 31, 2011

 
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  Thanks Amalia


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September 06, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  WOW you really take us there! Does Frances see you in the pit? If she does she must have nerves of steel. This is my favorite rodeo image today. Changes daily! Incredible!


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November 18, 2012

 
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  Thanks Phyllis, Frances stayed with the animals in the RV while I was photographing this event.


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November 18, 2012

 
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