Flying Three Loc: Berthoud, CO

Rodeo Clowns earn their paycheck.

Out of the chute, rider leans as clowns move into position


Faceplant, Clowns move in to protect rider


Clown moves in to protect rider


Clown distracts bull as rider stumbles toward fence


All is well for a minute, but bull again spots rider and changes course


Bull giving chase, clowns turn on the after burner to catch up


The bull turns sharply as he spots the open gate to leave the arena


The bull heads out of the arena, rider is still running, but safe, and no clowns (or bull) were hurt: all is good!

niteman3d Loc: South Central Pennsylvania, USA

Nice action series, but I'll bet you just waved the red flag. 😜

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice action shots.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Rodeo clowns are the best! Great series of pictures.

guardineer

The terminology has changed over the years. A rodeo clown is an entertainer often stationed in a barrel and now usually called a barrelman. Your subjects are the rider protection team and called bullfighters.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Enjoyable series, well photographed!!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A fun well done set.

merrytexan Loc: georgia

wow they have to be alert and fast...enjoyed your rodeo clown shots.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great action series.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Amazingly well shot.

Reuss Griffiths Loc: Ravenna, Ohio

Nice set of pictures that capture the drama, excitement and danger of bull riding. For the bull this is a target-rich environment. He certainly knows his job and knows when it's over.