Inspiring Photo: Rodeo Cowboy #1101075

Rodeo Cowboy

Uploaded: August 09, 2005 18:12:35

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Taken at the Greene County Fair rodeo in Xenia, OH. Saturation tweaked afterwards for that 'art print' look, and unneccesary objects were blurred.

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Marcie A. Fowler August 09, 2005 0

Love the lighting and your perspective (view) of this image Katrina!! #291676

Katrina McMeans August 09, 2005 0

Thanks Marcie! Glad you like it! #1698015

Sylvia Rossler August 13, 2005 0

Look at those pants :) Aouuuh :) Understand why you took this perspective lolll.
Wonderful capture Katrina ! Love this view ! #1713524

Katrina McMeans August 13, 2005 0

Thanks a bunch! I really originally wanted a face shot, but he wouldn't turn around! So I just made the most of the situation! ; )
~K #1713532

Kirsi Bertolini August 14, 2005 0

Love the rusty tones! Great editing here! This image is so cool, well put together. That b/w is very good too, but this is my favorite! Great bootshots too, I'm glad I saw your gallery! #1714951

Katrina McMeans August 14, 2005 0

Thanks a lot, Kirsi, for commenting! I'm glad you like it. I've decided that I prefer this color one over the B&W too!
~K #1714977

Laurence Saliba August 14, 2005 0

I can see you love cowboys Katrina!!!! Nice crop full od detail!!! #1715557

Susan L. Vasquez August 14, 2005 0

Well that certainly is making the best of the situation ;)
Very nice shot, and great post processing work! #1715604

Katrina McMeans August 14, 2005 0

Thank you, Laurence and Susan! Yes, I do love cowboys... ; )
~K #1715851

Katherine K August 15, 2005 0

Your effects are simply STUNNING! This image would be perfect in a calendar... I must admit... when you said "unnecessary objects blurred" I had to look twice! :) :) #1717528

Katrina McMeans August 15, 2005 0

; ) Thanks for your praise, Katherine!
~K #1718031

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. August 19, 2005 0

Great shot, I really like the tones and the dirty jeans. Very well framed and composed. Great job! #1735435

Katrina McMeans August 19, 2005 0

Thank you Marvin! This is my favorite photo so far!
~K #1735581

Rachel Rocket August 20, 2005 0

Katrina,

I love the perspective (who wouldn't?) and also really like the vivid colors and tones combined with the gritty (dirt, dust, etc). My favorite thing about this photo though is the lighting, it highlights all the right spots and draws you in.

Best,
Rachel
#1737099

Katrina McMeans August 20, 2005 0

Thanks, Rachel! It's always nice to hear specifics on what a person likes about my pictures!
~K #1737166

Casi Lark August 27, 2005 0

Awesome color and texture! I love cowboys too! :) #1772339

Katrina McMeans August 27, 2005 0

Thank you so much for commenting, Casi!
~K #1772586

Kristy E. Lane August 27, 2005 0

This is great, Katrina! The comp, POV (!) and colors are all amazing. Nice work! #1773887

Katrina McMeans August 27, 2005 0

Thanks a lot, Kristy! You have so many great pictures!
~K #1773897

Paula Showen August 28, 2005 0

This is awesome, Katrina! #1775050

Katrina McMeans August 28, 2005 0

Thanks, Paula! Appreciate the praise!
~K #1775837

Joyce ONeil August 29, 2005 0

This is great!

You have a awesome gallery!!! #1780519

Katrina McMeans August 30, 2005 0

Thanks a bunch, Joyce!
~K #1782216

Keri M. Dietrich September 10, 2005 0

Nice View ;-) I prefer this one over the B&W, they're both great, but this one rocks! #1819795

Katrina McMeans September 10, 2005 0

I agree with you completely, Keri! ; )
Thanks for the praise!
~K #1819825

OldShoe Photo September 10, 2005 0

Excellent perspective and great capture of all textures. #1821777

Katrina McMeans September 10, 2005 0

Thanks a lot for commenting, Shelly!
~K #1821792

Joline Frazier September 10, 2005 0

Very cool shot!!!! I like what you did with this. #1822088

Katrina McMeans September 11, 2005 0

Thank you, Joline! ; )
~K #1822426

Barbara Helgason September 12, 2005 0

I love this Katrina, can't decide whether I prefer this one or the one in b&w. They are both beautiful! #1827519

Katrina McMeans September 12, 2005 0

Thank you so much for your comment, Barbara! I personally prefer this one over the one in B&W! ; )
~K #1828243

Brenton Schuetz September 24, 2005 0

Hey, way to go Katrina. Hearty congratulations, all your hard work has paid off. Well done!! #1873381

Sylvia Rossler September 24, 2005 0

Congratulations Katrina !!!! #1874325

Ronald F. Fischer September 24, 2005 0

Awesome, Katrina!!! I am very happy for you!! #1875024

Katrina McMeans September 24, 2005 0

Thank you SO much, Brenton, Sylvia and Ronald! This is the second time I have entered this into the contest...I still can't believe it got to be a finalist!!!
Thanks again! ; )
~K #1875362

Michelle Lea Guinn September 24, 2005 0

Congratulations Katrina!!! Well done!! mlg~ #1875997

Mary Timman September 24, 2005 0

Thank-you and Congrats to you also! Great image! Love the art work. Fantastic. Good luck in the next round! #1876111

Daniel Diaz September 24, 2005 0

Congrats Katrina, Great shot, if I was a girl I'd say nice a**, but I'm not, so I won't!!! #1876138

Katrina McMeans September 24, 2005 0

Thanks Michelle, Mary and Daniel!
Good luck to you all in the next round!
; )
~K #1876555

Wendy Stevenson September 24, 2005 0

Congratulations Katrina on this very cool finalist!! And I'm with David - nice one indeed - I love chaps lol lol!! Best of luck in the next round!! #1877944

Katrina McMeans September 24, 2005 0

Thanks a lot, Wendy! Good luck to you too!
~K #1878054

Erica Murphy September 24, 2005 0

Congratulations and good luck Katrina! This is such stunning image with eye grabbing color and an excellent booty!

Erica #1878057

Katrina McMeans September 24, 2005 0

Thanks, Erica! I kind of thought so myself... : D
~K #1878078

Laura Clay-Ballard September 25, 2005 0

vivid colors! congrats! #1879076

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Thank you, Laura! Congrats to you to...I love your 'Bark' finalist! Good luck!
~K #1879446

Joey Adam Kulkin September 25, 2005 0

Great shot. Love the vivid colors and composition. #1879689

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Thanks for commenting, Joey!
~K #1879756

Susan L. Vasquez September 25, 2005 0

Congrats Katrina! I am so happy to see this in the finals ;) #1879801

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Thanks Susan!!! Me too!!! ; )
Good luck in the next round with yours!
~K #1880785

Kirsi Bertolini September 25, 2005 0

Always preciate when judges approve a cowboy! Awesome Katrina, Cheers! #1880986

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Same here, Kirsi! ; ) Thanks a lot!
~K #1881009

Ann Bruynseels September 25, 2005 0

Congratulations ! #1881106

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Thank you, Ann! ; )
~K #1881114

Cathy Barrows September 25, 2005 0

congrats...great work on your part...great buns on his part...lol #1881225

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Thanks Cathy! ; D
~K #1881249

Noel Baebler September 25, 2005 0

Huzzah, Katrina! #1881360

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Thanks, Noel!
~K #1881486

Adilson F. Ferreira September 25, 2005 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Katrina!!! #1881523

S P Mukherji September 25, 2005 0

Great shot Katrina! great effects too! Deserving finalist! #1881537

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Thank you so much, Adilson and SP!!! I appreciate your kind words!
~K #1881565

Jessica L. Richard September 25, 2005 0

congrats on a wonderful shot! #1881616

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Thanks a lot, Jessica!
~K #1881648

Barbara Helgason September 25, 2005 0

Congratulations Katrina, I loved this one when I first saw it! #1881650

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Thank you, Barbara! I appreciate it!
~K #1881671

John Connolly September 25, 2005 0

Outstanding lighting and colours Katrina, and congratulations on a well deserved finalist place. #1882739

Stephen Zacker September 25, 2005 0

Super colors and cropping. Congratulations #1882769

Katrina McMeans September 25, 2005 0

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, John and Stephen! Means a lot!
~K #1883021

Gail Simpson September 26, 2005 0

Congrats Katrina....a well deserved reward :) #1883551

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. September 26, 2005 0

I commented on this GREAT shot once before, and now I wish you the best of luck in the finals. Congratulations!!!! #1883632

Souha Dooly September 26, 2005 0

wonderful work and great colors Katrina!!Congratulations!!!! #1884209

Katrina McMeans September 26, 2005 0

Thank you so much Gail, Marvin and Souha for taking the time to leave your best-wishes and praise! I appreciate it a lot!
~K #1887308

Melissa L. Zavadil September 27, 2005 0

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN!! Neat shot!!! WTG!! #1888897

Kerby Pfrangle September 27, 2005 0

Congratulations on your second place win. Job well done. Kerby #1889194

Daniel Diaz September 27, 2005 0

Way to go "Rodeo Girl" Big congrats on your win!!!!!!!!!!!!! #1889469

Adilson F. Ferreira September 27, 2005 0

Congratulations on this fantastic winn Katrina!!! #1889802

Keri M. Dietrich September 27, 2005 0

I just knew this was a winner, Way to go!! #1889829

Sylvia Rossler September 27, 2005 0

Congratulations on your win Katrina :o) #1890077

Mary Timman September 27, 2005 0

Great color and perspective. Congratulations Katrina. #1890167

Katherine K September 27, 2005 0

YOU deserve this win!!! SENSATIONAL JOB! #1890285

Michelle Lea Guinn September 27, 2005 0

Congratulations Katrina!!! I am SOOOOOOO HAPPY for you!!! mlg~ #1890755

Erica Murphy September 27, 2005 0

Congratulations Katrina!! Well deserved and a fabulous image!

Erica #1890912

KHAWLA Haddad September 27, 2005 0

Congratulations on your wonderful Second place winner!!!!!! #1891415

bob cornelison September 27, 2005 0

Ok first I have to say "I'm not into guys butts!" LOL!
Now that I'm past that, this is a great capture! The saturated colors and composition are fantastic with the little bit of blue of the jeans set it off!
Congrats on a great shot!
~:O) #1892153

Shane Sitter September 27, 2005 0

Congrats Katrina on your Second Place win!!!!! #1892366

Elizabeth Coachman September 27, 2005 0

YEAH!!! You made it! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Congratulations on your win... I am sooo pleased for you! Great job!

By His Grace and For His Glory,

Elizabeth C. #1892437

Claudette Foote September 27, 2005 0

CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful Second place winner!!! #1892638

Terry L. Ellis September 27, 2005 0

Congrats, Katrina, on this fabulous second place win! #1892679

Katrina McMeans September 27, 2005 0

Thank you so much everyone!!!
I just got off a hard day's work and it was such a surprise to see that I had won 2nd place and to see that you all had left me such supportive comments! Thank you SOOOO much! You made my day!
~K #1892707

Christy C. Snodgrass September 28, 2005 0

Great shot and perspective! Congrats on your 2nd place win! #1893270

Katrina McMeans September 28, 2005 0

Thanks a lot, Christy!
~K #1893281

Megan p September 28, 2005 0

Wow!! Great shot!! Where I live there are no cowboys so this is really fun to me. Congratulations!! #1893468

Luigi Di Serio September 28, 2005 0

Katrina, I am not the biggest fan of looking at a man's behind, however I'll make an exception for this fantastic award winning picture! #1894898

Ronald F. Fischer September 28, 2005 0

Fantastic, Katrina! I knew you had a winner! #1895716

Katrina McMeans September 28, 2005 0

Thank you so much for the praise, Megan, Luigi and Ronald! I appreciate it a lot! ; )
~K #1896033

Serena Pierce September 29, 2005 0

Cool image and super post work to get the look! Congratulations!! #1897354

Katrina McMeans September 29, 2005 0

Thanks a lot, Serina...very nice of you to comment!
~K #1899875

Hendrik Storme October 03, 2005 0

Congratulations!!!
Nice work and very original!!! #1913361

Denise A. Johnson October 12, 2005 0

well, whats left to say! I have never been a big cowboy fan, but(t) I am now!!!!!!all of your work is amazing!!!! you are so versatile! you sure do have lots of fans! thanks for taking me under your wing! dont know how you have the time! #1942513

Katrina McMeans October 12, 2005 0

Thank you very much for your comment, Hendrik. Sorry I took so long to respond, but I had commented on billions of pictures and accidentally missed the notification that there was a comment on mine! Thanks again! ;D

Thanks Denise! I'm glad you like these cowboy shots...they're my favorites out of everything. Probably because my heroes have always been cowboys!
~K ; D #1943296

Alisha L. Ekstrom October 18, 2005 0

WOW!! FANTASTIC image!! I love this. Love the lighting!! LOVE cowboys!!! I LOVE all your cowboy shots in your gallery!! Very artistic & creative..Great work you do!!! #1966478

Katrina McMeans October 18, 2005 0

Glad you enjoyed this so much, Alisha! Thank you very much for your enthusiastic comment! ; D
~K
#1966541

Steve Mescha October 22, 2005 0

Hi Katrina. I love this photo, and glad the judges did too! You've got a great gallery and I enjoyed your bio. I'm a big fan of Sons of the Pioneers too! I saw them in Branson last year :-) (not all origional members, but they still have that sound!) #1985581

Katrina McMeans October 23, 2005 0

Glad to meet another fan of the Pioneers! I've never heard the new group, but I don't think they could be half as great without Bob Nolan...he was the BEST! Lloyd Perryman too!
Thanks for the comment!
~K #1985626

Julie Bales October 31, 2005 0

Katrina,
This photograph is just fantastic. I, myself am new to all of this, but after looking at your gallery, I might just have to try some editing. It intimidates me. This is just awesome, congrats on your win, and I am sure many more are headed your way! #2017712

Alana Ibe October 31, 2005 0

Congrats on this, Katrina! Very nice work! I love the effects. #2018125

Katrina McMeans October 31, 2005 0

Thank you SO much for your comments, Julie and Alana! ; D
~K #2019565

Sandra Freyler November 04, 2005 0

Congratulations, Katrina for a job well done! I love how the colors are so vibrant! beautiful! #2033031

Katrina McMeans November 04, 2005 0

Thank you so much, Sandra! I appreciate it very much! ; D
~K #2033724

DiAnna F. Paulk November 05, 2005 0

Wow, I love this! The colors and composition are just wonderful! congratulations on your win with it -- well-deserved!

Thanks for stopping to comment on "Wave Dancer." #2037870

Katrina McMeans November 05, 2005 0

Thank you so much, DiAnna! ; D
~K #2037909

Darryl Wilkinson November 05, 2005 0

GEEZ Katrina, how did I miss this winner? I guess cause I don't look in that direction. lol Great shot!! #2037918

Katrina McMeans November 05, 2005 0

; D
Guess so! LOL! Thanks a lot, Darryl!
~K #2037927

Kristi A. Howson November 05, 2005 0

Great capture and excellent effects here Katrina...Congratulations on this winnner! #2038765

Katrina McMeans November 05, 2005 0

Thanks so much, Kristi!!! : )
~K #2038987

Denise A. Johnson November 06, 2005 0

yay katrina!!!! love that this got a second place!!! congrats! #2039408

Katrina McMeans November 06, 2005 0

Thank you very much, Denise! ; D
~K #2039415

James Whitbread November 06, 2005 0

Very cool!!! katrina Very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!! #2039622

Katrina McMeans November 06, 2005 0

; ) Thank you, James!!! ; D
~K #2040281

Katrina McMeans November 06, 2005 0

Thank you very much, Jill! ; )
~K #2040387

Keri M. Dietrich November 06, 2005 0

Katrina, this is going to be a timeless classic. I know I responded before to it, just had to take a look again ;-) #2040629

Karen Diaz November 06, 2005 0

I knew this one was a winner,I love this shot!!! Congrats!!! #2040630

Katrina McMeans November 06, 2005 0

Thank you to you both, Keri and Karen, for you kind remarks! ; )
~K #2040705

Jill Odice November 07, 2005 0

Glad you didn't blur the back view :-) That defiinately is a necessary detail :-) Great bold colorful shot :-) #2042380

Luigi Di Serio November 07, 2005 0

Congrats on this unique and intersting photo. Minus the man's rear it is a GREAT shot #2045305

Katrina McMeans November 07, 2005 0

Thanks a lot for your comments, Jill and Luigi! ; )
~K #2045330

Susie Peek-Swint November 11, 2005 0

Great action capture and well-deserved winner Katrina ~ congrats!! #2061608

Katrina McMeans November 11, 2005 0

Thanks so much, Susan!
~K #2062277

Nicole Kessel November 15, 2005 0

Iv'e been meaning to comment on this cowboy's nice lookin' bottom! Great shot, Katrina! A well deserved win! #2076723

Katrina McMeans November 16, 2005 0

Thank you, Nicole!!! ; )
~K #2081087

Mick Burkey November 20, 2005 0

This certainly is a winner, Katrina. All your work is very impressive and I appreciate the work you are doing.
Thank you for sharing. #2098652

Katrina McMeans November 20, 2005 0

Thank you so much for your kind words, Mick! I appreciate it! ; )
~K #2098699

November 22, 2005 0

thanks for sharing and your recent comments on Canada Geese photo! #2104572

Katrina McMeans November 22, 2005 0

Thank you very much, Stuart! ; )
~K #2105196

Jamil Saliba November 22, 2005 0

Congratulations on your WINNER Katrina realy it is great capture and colors #2106848

Katrina McMeans November 22, 2005 0

Thank you so much, Jamil! : )
~K #2107163

Roxanne M. Bubar November 27, 2005 0

Congrats to you. What a fantastic image. #2127417

Katrina McMeans November 28, 2005 0

Thanks very much, Roxanne!
~K #2128016

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 01, 2005 0

Congratulations, this is original and colorful Well done! #2143002

Katrina McMeans December 02, 2005 0

Thanks so much, Donna! ; )
~K #2143140

Michael F. Azucena December 17, 2005 0

i like the color composition. no wonder its a winner! #2194802

Katrina McMeans December 17, 2005 0

Thanks so much, Michael! ; D
~K #2194898

Casey H. January 02, 2006 0

My goodness, Katrina! Obviously this is a popular photo. Congratulations on your win! #2242398

Katrina McMeans January 02, 2006 0

Thank you, Casey! ; )
~K #2244230

June 01, 2007 0

what a great shot!!!! I love it!! #4355543

Emily E. Bem June 03, 2007 0

Ok...this is VERY cool! GREAT eye! #4361085

Wm Nosal September 28, 2011 0

Beautiful Image, Katrina!
Congratulations #9703453

Katrina McMeans September 29, 2011 0

Thanks! :D #9703983

Stanley C. Sims October 02, 2011 0

Wonderful PP work Katrina. This is my favorite. Congratulations on the gold. #9709951

Katrina McMeans October 02, 2011 0

Thanks so much, Stanley :) #9709988

Emily Cook October 05, 2011 0

Wow, great composition and color treatment of this image Katrina! #9718087

Katrina McMeans October 06, 2011 0

Thanks so very much, Emily! #9719225

Phyllis H. Burchett October 09, 2011 0

LOVE this, very belated congrats! I'm a sucker for anything with a Cowboy in it. #9725858

Katrina McMeans October 10, 2011 0

Haha, thank you, Phyllis! Me too ;) #9725982

Songbird Cline October 30, 2011 0

this is a money maker! #9772443

Katrina McMeans October 31, 2011 0

Thanks, Songbird! :D One of my favorite photos ;) #9773169

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