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HELP "Six feet up "

© Emile Abbott
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HELP "Six feet up "

Uploaded: July 14, 2013

Description

This was the first bare bronc rider out at our 2013 Independence Day Rodeo. Unfortunately for him he had tied himself down too tight and could not get loose from his bronc. He was drug around the arena for quite a while before he finally got loose. The bronc stomped his legs in the process. I had to put down the camera, went to him, he could not stand, get the ambulance to take him to the hospital and Xray him. Fortunately I found out later the leg was not broken just severely bruised. I missed photographing the remainder of the bareback bronc riders but that is the nature of the game when you wear several hats. At least he was not six feet under. Doc A.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 150.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf July 14, 2013

Oh my. I am so happy to hear he is going to be alright, Emile. This is a great capture, though. #1536155

Robert R. Goodman July 14, 2013

Hi Emile,Excellent capture my friend!!! #10767529

Mitch Spence level-classic July 14, 2013

That's the kind of excitement you, and he, really could have done without, Emile. I too am happy to hear the damage wasn't even greater. That is a spectacular action shot, though, and I like it in these tones especially. #10767555

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 14, 2013

Good you was there to help out. Excellent tones and action shot, Emile. #10767574

Tiia Vissak July 14, 2013

great tones, details & timing! #10767720

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 15, 2013

Well, my friend, you wear many hats, indeed, and don't know where you find the time to wear them all. Awesome action shot, bro. Glad to hear the outcome was good, Emile.
#10767752

frank w. degenhardt July 15, 2013

They do take a beating at times. How they can even walk again is amazing. Stunning action shot with sharp details. Love the framing work and that touch of sepia. Beautifully done my friend. #10767823

Michelle Alton July 15, 2013

Great work in both "hat" categories, Emile. I am particularly impressed, photo-wise, with the muscle definition as the bronco strains to lose his rider. #10767849

Joy Rector July 15, 2013

beautiful, well done #10767867

William C. Raco level-classic July 15, 2013

Fantastic action photo, Emile
I'm sure it will be a life long memory of that day for you and the rider
Great photo to hang in your office #10767930

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 15, 2013

Thanks Colette, Bobby, Mitch, Tammy, Tiia, Patrick, Frank, Michelle, Joy and William. #10768100

Melissa Wynn July 15, 2013

Amazing capture! Really glad no one was seriously injured or killed. #10768135

Anita Hogue July 15, 2013

Awesome action shot! Glad you were there to help Doc! #10768361

John Connolly July 15, 2013

Love your title Emile, a great action shot! He certainly was fortunate to have you around at the time! #10768387

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 15, 2013

Rodeos are as dangerous as thy are entertaining, glad to here he will be OK, VERY well done!! <>< #10768445

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 16, 2013

Thanks Melissa, Anita, John and Nancy. #10769553

Phyllis A. Houghton July 19, 2013

Rodeo doctor, photographer and sponsor! WOW you are amazing. I am so glad the rider did not have permanent injuries! This was a good image for sepia. It could have been from an earlier time. #10773369

Stan Kwasniowski March 31, 2015

Emile, great shot and story, you did the right thing #11275653

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 01, 2015

Thanks Phyllis and Stan. #11276311

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