Bull Riding

Shot at the California Rodeo in Salinas. This is the first time I've

seen a bull rider wearing a safety helmet - not pretty, but I sure

don't blame them!

Ha - Good job Terri ! - and I agree about the helmet - then they should have the bull wear the Cowboy hat ...

 

So was this zoomed in the lens or in Photoshop ? Nice image either way !

Ken! I actually thought about you and zooming while I was there, but with the extremely sunny day my shutter speeds were fairly fast & I never did try it out. Wish I had, but this was PS (I'm think I put it in the details). I felt it needed something to help with the busy background...

Cool ! - and yes, you need at least a polarizing filter - and a cloudy day doesn't hurt either to get the 1/2 sec. shutter speed typically required. I read the tech details - I was just making sure I understood. Excellent use of the zoom effect Terri - it leaves enough detail without being distracting - the background I mean. Looks like you got several very good shots. Did you have fun ?

 

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Lol - I had a BLAST! Despite record heat here, I was in photo heaven. Luckily, I had a VIP pass, which let me into the comfortably cool tent area with lots of cold drinks. I did, however turn green w/ envy as I saw some guy with a media pass saunter up nice & close with his big white lens. I'm still scheming as to how I can get my hands on one of those (media pass) for next year.... Have lots of shots to go thru still, so will be putting more up for the next few days - yeeeeeeehaw!