Category Archives: Rodeo

The Matador and The Bull

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  Nimes, France 2018 The bullfight was held in a forum built by the Romans. And the forum (it looks like a small coliseum) is in perfect condition. That impressed me more than the bullfight. How wonderful to still be … Continue reading

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A Postcard from the Camargue

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France 2018 Part of the festivities associated with the celebration of ” Black Sara” was a demonstration of the skills of the “Gardiens”, the French cowboys of the Camargue. We watched as they cut a bull from the herd, wrestled … Continue reading

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Bull Riding

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CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. Now cowboys wear protective helmets. And they need them! In days past, their only protection was a Stetson.

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Rearing Horse with Rider

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Almaty, Kazakhstan 2016 This looks like fun, but is dangerous. The horse can fall over backward and crush his rider. It’s one of those things that you shouldn’t try at home. I flattened the contrast and muted the colors to … Continue reading

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A Place for Prayer

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Transylvania 2012 Shrines similar to this wood carving of the crucifixion are found all over Romania. Bouquets or wreaths of fresh flowers laid at the foot of the shrine testify that religion is still strong. I shot this in early spring and the … Continue reading

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Cowgirls Plus

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California 2016 I went to the county fair to see some old friends compete in the team roping.  I could choose my viewpoint: close to the chute, far from the chute or in the middle. I went for close. This … Continue reading

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Cowboys

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California, U.S.A. 2008 What can I say? This is for manly men only. One reason I like this photo is because of all the cowboys hollering encouragement. It is soooo Norman Rockwell!! I was shooting with a long lens from … Continue reading

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Future Rodeo Champ

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Ventura County Rodeo, Ventura California This little boy, maybe 5 years old, is a ‘natural’. Look at his body language. You can feel his concentration. If he weren’t under three feet tall, you’d think he had been roping for years. I’ve … Continue reading

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