Category Archives: Rodeo

Say, you guys want some ice cream?

Posted on 2017/03/14 by birds n' bugs

Every now and again you capture a shot that just looks a bit odd.  The guy here on the saddle bronc has just finished a full ride of 8 seconds.  But even with the horse still bucking he looks calm, … Continue reading →

Posted in animal behavior, Event, Rodeo | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Pink Shirt, One Barrel, One second

Posted on 2017/03/11 by birds n' bugs

Another few shots from the Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo.  This time it’s a Barrel Racer rounding one of the barrels.  When I shoot action like this I shoot at about 3 frames per second.  That’s pretty slow by some photographers … Continue reading →

Posted in animal behavior, Camera Gear, Event, Photography, Rodeo | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Rodeo Rider Safety Crew

Posted on 2017/03/11 by birds n' bugs

These guys may dress a little funny and look like clowns but it’s really a serious business that requires all the skill and athleticism or the riders.  Here are a couple of close shots of them in action from the … Continue reading →

Posted in animal behavior, Event, Rodeo, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Not My First Rodeo

Posted on 2016/10/15 by birds n' bugs

It was the first time to use my D750 with the new 200-500mm Nikkor for action shots.  I took it to Arcadia to see how the combination worked.  I like it.  Here are a few shots from the Bulls and … Continue reading →

Posted in animal behavior, Camera Gear, Rodeo | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Shooting action – New school

Posted on 2013/05/08 by birds n' bugs

OK, even when I was shooting with the Crown Graphic, I envied the pro sports shooters with the motor drive to advance the film and someone elses money to pay for the developing. Now, every point and shoot will take … Continue reading →

Posted in Camera primers, Event, Other Animals, Photography, Rodeo | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge – Movement II

Posted on 2012/07/09 by birds n' bugs

I already entered this challenge when it was announced using a picture which showed movement through blur.  But, you can also show a picture of movement by showing objects which logically are in motion yet, the captured moment shows them … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Animals, Photography, Rodeo, Wordpress Photo Challenge | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Arcadia All Florida Championship Rodeo

Posted on 2011/03/12 by birds n' bugs

Today (March 12) was fun.  I went a few miles up the road to Arcadia for the professional rodeo that is running this weekend.  Yes, it was my first time at the rodeo although, I had shot a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Other Animals, Rodeo | Tagged | 1 Comment