Trey Benton on No Hands

Uploaded: April 27, 2014 | Entered: April 27, 2014 15:19:01

Description

I know I have presented this young lad to you several times before as last years GPM winner. This year he went into the record books again becoming a back to back winner in the prestigious GPM bull riding (second only to the CBR finals). This has only happened twice before. In 1981&82 Charles Sampson and in 1985&86 the famed Lane Frost were the only bull rider to take consecutive George Paul Memorial Bull Riding Championships. He is only the third bull rider to ever win back to back George Paul Memorial Championships. This is his third straight CBR bull riding win and he is the CBR World leader. He is also a student at Sam Houston State College in Huntsville as a communications major and has finals in 2 weeks. He is so young he hardly has to shave. This year I gave him his book for winning last year and his dad was present and very proud. I told his dad I would give him one as well and another next year. Congrats Trey Benton.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 4000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 155.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 27, 2014

Great story to go along with this awesome capture. #1571332

Ellen Hodges April 27, 2014

Wonderful image and a fabulous story, too!!! #11032093

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 27, 2014

Perfect timing to catch him in the air, Emile!! Congrats to Trey Benton! #11032292

Tiia Vissak April 27, 2014

a great capture & story! #11032495

Joy Rector April 28, 2014

great capture #11032649

John Connolly April 28, 2014

A wonderful story and capture Emile! Congratulations Trey Benton! #11033278

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 28, 2014

Thanks Tammy, Ellen, Terry, Tiia, Joy and John. #11033343

Colette M. Metcalf April 29, 2014

Very nice story to go along with this outstanding capture, Emile!!! #11034122

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 29, 2014

Thanks Colette. #11034293

Nadia Paul April 29, 2014

Superb action shot Emile - great story telling capture! #11034475

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 29, 2014

How exciting and a great stop action, Emile!! :D You are also so kind!!!

-Laura :D #11034493

Debbie Bray April 30, 2014

Emile, the recipients of your photos are very lucky that you are there to capture their action shots, they are soo good (the photos). This is another wonderful shot, and I love the stories you put with your images, which put us into the picture, rather than it being just another image. Lovely work! #11034592

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 30, 2014

Thanks Nadia, Laura and Debbie. #11034810

Phyllis A. Houghton May 15, 2014

What a wonderful story! I was surprised to find out how young he is. This is another huge favorite for me and you did well, out of the ring! #11045802

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 22, 2014

Better safe than sorry. Thanks Phyllis. #11050019

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