• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Ground Level Action

© Emile Abbott

Ground Level Action

Uploaded: August 03, 2011

Description

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.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Robert R. Goodman August 03, 2011

Hi Emile,that is awesome action my friend.Absolutely beautiful,LOL!there is going to be some dust flying in minute!!!! #1398215

Val Feldman level-classic August 03, 2011

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!!! :) #9579572

Joy Rector August 03, 2011

great shot #9579627

Patti Coblentz August 03, 2011

Yee Haw is right...phew, what an amazing action shot, Emile...love the expressions you captured!! #9579715

Emile Abbott level-classic August 03, 2011

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. #9579733

Stan Kwasniowski August 03, 2011

Emile, what an action shot #9579762

Bill Johnson August 03, 2011

Emile, This is a great stop action shot. I really like the POV on it. Sounds like you do this a lot. #9579773

John Connolly August 03, 2011

What an incredible action shot you have here Emile! Your timing and detail is fantastic! Well done mate! #9579836

Karen Slagle August 03, 2011

A great in your face action shot, Emile. This is awesome. I would have been running for cover. #9579941

Michelle Alton August 03, 2011

Magnificent capture, Emile. Looks harrowing for both the man and the beast. #9580045

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 03, 2011

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

UB. #9580055

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 03, 2011

Fantastic details in your rodeo images, Emile! :-) k #9580180

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 03, 2011

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

jo ann c. #9580346

Emile Abbott level-classic August 04, 2011

Thanks Stan, Bill, John, Karen, Michelle, Usman, Kitty and JO ANN. #9581283

Carla Capra Anderson August 04, 2011

Absolutely FANTASTIC, Emile!
;) CC #9582658

Emile Abbott level-classic August 05, 2011

Thanks Carla. #9583805

Phyllis H. Burchett August 07, 2011

wow Emile, fantastic POV and action capture.....as I said before "jealous" that you got to work this awesome rodeo. #9587589

Emile Abbott level-classic August 07, 2011

Thanks Phyllis and glad you liked it. #9588060

Jill Odice level-classic August 08, 2011

LOve that expression on his face and the bulls also! Great shot Emile! #9590599

Kaye Burazin August 08, 2011

WOW now that's what I call action #9590862

Emile Abbott level-classic August 08, 2011

Thanks Jill and Kaye #9590874

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 10, 2011

This is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL Emile, the action is SO dramatic, I hope you are being careful!!! <>< #9595082

Emile Abbott level-classic August 10, 2011

For sure Nancy and thanks. #9595324

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic August 31, 2011

Fantastic action shot Emile!,
Amalia #9645418

Emile Abbott level-classic September 06, 2011

Thanks Amalia #9655976

Phyllis A. Houghton November 18, 2012

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! #10424199

Emile Abbott level-classic November 18, 2012

Thanks Phyllis, Frances stayed with the animals in the RV while I was photographing this event. #10424279

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

1

You & 1

Love It!

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Emile Abbott.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer. Contact photographer via gallery
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.