Almost there!

Uploaded: February 04, 2012 14:48:39

Description

This is J. W. Harris in his first bull ride of the 2011 34th George Paul Memorial Bull Ride at the 7.8 sec mark and almost there (8 sec). He completed his ride for 91 points and on his way to become the 2011 Champion. Each year I do a bound photographic book for the winner and present it during the event. This will be one of the captures in his book. GPM 35th is also almost there. I will be in the arena again last week-end in April trying to not get hooked by the bulls while getting action.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Robert R. Goodman February 04, 2012

Hi Emile,Fantastic action my friend.Great capture!!!!! #1441286

Joannie Bertucci level-classic February 04, 2012

Excellent rodeo image Emile! Love the full composition with great stop action on the rider! Very exciting! #9965598

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 05, 2012

Thanks Bobby and Joannie. #9966583

John Connolly February 05, 2012

For your age, you certainly live life on the edge, Emile! Another fine action capture here! #9966746

Tiia Vissak February 05, 2012

a cool action image! #9966808

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 05, 2012

Thanks John and Tiia #9966874

Ellen Hodges February 05, 2012

Congrats on your fantastic image being in the book, Emile!! #9967073

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 05, 2012

That is some WILD & incredible action captured here, Emile! The clarity, lighting, comp & mood are all exceptional also! Perfect one for your book, for sure! #9967198

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 05, 2012

Wild and crazy but a fantastic motion capture. #9967459

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 06, 2012

thanks Ellen, Patrick and Heather. #9968006

Val Feldman level-deluxe February 06, 2012

Love it when you capture the bull (or horse!) with all four legs up! Very exciting action capture, Emile and wonderful camera execution by you in capturing the fast and furious action! #9968343

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 07, 2012

Thanks Val #9969719

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 07, 2012

Yeeee Haaaaa! Ride em cowboy!

jo ann c. #9970136

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 07, 2012

Thanks JO ANN #9970243

Debbie Bray February 10, 2012

Lovely action shot, Emile! Lots of great colour and you're lucky to have such good light - ours are always held inside arenas, with no natural light! #9975867

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 10, 2012

Thanks Debbie these events go into the wee hours of the night with little light which makes it a challenge. #9976009

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 11, 2012

Love your rodeo images, Emile, makes me want to be there!

Debby #9978063

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 12, 2012

Thanks Debby #9978819

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 18, 2012

Oh my gosh Emile, this is one FANTASTIC action shot, WTG!!! <>< #9989333

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 19, 2012

Thanks Nancy #9990338

Kaye Burazin February 24, 2012

a fantastic action capture
#10000150

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