Team roping competition
Feb 13, 2024 13:38:39 #
Last summer I had the opportunity to photograph a team roping competition at a local ranch. Here are some of those images which I am sure you will agree show the ladies are competing on a level playing field with the men. The images also show what incredible athletes the horses are.
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Running hard and throwing fast are keys to winning
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This photo shows how physical this sport is
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Catching the head end is only the first step, then the work starts
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Putting a little "English " on the heel loop is sometimes necessary
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This is one of my favorites
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Up close the action is amplified
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Spoiler alert, she makes the catch no matter how much the cow stretches
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No title is necessary for this image it speaks volumes.
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The participants. All were winners but overall winners shown with trophy buckles. I had such a good time, I count myself as a winner also.
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Feb 13, 2024 14:35:24 #
hobie 33, No. 1 is my favorite: Both genders roping, fully trained quarter horses, rope in full loop before hitting the steer, expert riders/ropers, correct speed setting on the camera, and good lighting. Nice work on the group photo, too.
Feb 13, 2024 14:44:12 #
Thank you for your kind words. I am looking forward to the next opportunity to photograph local athletes of all types.
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Feb 13, 2024 17:30:55 #
hobie 33 wrote:
Last summer I had the opportunity to photograph a team roping competition at a local ranch. Here are some of those images which I am sure you will agree show the ladies are competing on a level playing field with the men. The images also show what incredible athletes the horses are.
In the first five seconds, I would have had the rope around my OWN neck... Superb captures of the action, energy, and color 🌈🏆🌈
Feb 13, 2024 19:44:48 #
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Feb 14, 2024 09:14:32 #
These are great pictures. Team roping is one of my favorite sports to photograph. Being in the right place is the key! I once got run over when they turned the calf a bit shorter than expected!
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Feb 14, 2024 17:56:33 #
joecichjr wrote:
In the first five seconds, I would have had the rope around my OWN neck... Superb captures of the action, energy, and color 🌈🏆🌈
LOL!
Feb 14, 2024 23:23:13 #
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