Not all cradles are for babies...
Mar 25, 2017 22:50:41 #
I want to share this photo because it is amazing. Notice that I am not saying that I AM amazing... Just the shot. It is a fairly rare capture of a very dangerous event. I went to the rodeo school to take some pictures of the boys practicing. This young man, Clay, had an unfortunate dismount from a bronc. His position is called "in the cradle" because of where he is. It is extremely dangerous because most of the time, the cowboy gets kicked by the horse. This can lead to severe head injury and sometimes death. This time, fortunately, nothing happened and Clay walked away. So enjoy a very rare capture of a lucky young man. If you want to see more of the photos from that weekend, visit my facebook page: Steal Shot Photography. It is public. There are tons of them on there... Some great, some just okay. I tried to post one of each guy from the weekend... They loved it!
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Mar 26, 2017 02:35:09 #
Glad the young man was okay, we have always enjoyed the rodeo and the skill the riders work so hard to achieve! Thanks so much for sharing this rare capture!
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Mar 26, 2017 07:45:56 #
Spudwheat wrote:
I want to share this photo because it is amazing. ... (show quote)
Very unique shot, great timing. Thanks for posting.
Mar 26, 2017 07:52:11 #
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Mar 26, 2017 11:23:58 #
dancers wrote:
I cant say how much I hate such "shows"
I understand your opinion. It is a very sobering thing to observe rodeo school. As spectators, most people don't think about the training that is involved. I am originally from a huge metropolis and now I live in a small rural community. I spoke with many of the guys training, as they were extremely personable. They do not feel fear, just anticipation. The general philosophy out here is that people are aware of the risks of various activities and that they make their own decisions. While that seems hard for some people to internalize, it is a cultural way of life.
Mar 26, 2017 12:58:21 #
Spudwheat wrote:
I want to share this photo because it is amazing. ... (show quote)
I think a baby would fit just nicely in there!
Mar 26, 2017 13:57:51 #
dancers wrote:
I cant say how much I hate such "shows"
Fortunately we live in a world where your, "hate", is easily remedied. Simply don't attend. Now wasn't that easy.
Dennis
Mar 26, 2017 14:27:09 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Fortunately we live in a world where your, "hate", is easily remedied. Simply don't attend. Now wasn't that easy.
Dennis
Dennis
Dennis, I think dancers was speaking in a figurative way. However, if more people adopted your remedy...The world would be a better place. Out here, most people don't try to control what others do. Very refreshing!
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