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Every once in a while it comes together and some sort of photo magic occurs. When I click the shutter sometimes I know that I got the shot, but more times than not, I am self-critical and unsure of myself; I will keep shooting or try something else. But every once in a while, I click and I know it. I know that I got the shot and I know it is going to be awesome. When I get back to my Mac and I see images like the one below, I fall in love with photography all over again.
I must have the luck of the Irish. Last week was an insane week for me, not only was I supposed to fly to Washington DC to shoot a wedding (those will be posted soon), but I had to also fly over the country as well for some other ”projects”. I literally was in 4 states in 3 days. Since the week started with me shooting in DC, I had my camera bag with me through the entire trip.
I did not plan on it, nor expect it, but I was invited in San Antonio to go to a Rodeo/Bull Riding event. To be honest, I had never shot a rodeo before, but what better time to do it then on a spur of the moment (no pun intended) without a lot of thinking or planning. Most of these were shot at 6,400 ISO @ 2.8 with a 70-200mm lens. In looking back, I should have probably shot this at a higher ISO as the shadow detail is not exactly where I thought it would or should be.
One of the things that amazed me is how hard this event is to do; not shoot but to participate in. From second 1, the bull is trying to throw the rider off his back; I mean from the very first second. There is no warm up: It is just GO!. As you look at these, notice the bull’s eyes. For me, they seem to have a clear intent do throw the rider off. There were times that I was amazed and scared for the rider.
Enjoy!
