Rodeo 'Knight'

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted June 9, 2013291 views17 comments

I took this last night during the Rialta Roundup at Lometa, in the 'heart' of Texas. Final output view best via the purchase link.
F/2.8, 1/1600th, ISO 2500, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 handheld with support & no flash. I've added some motion blur BG & a 'movie look' called blue dawn. onOne Perfect Effects 4 software program..

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on June 9, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Fantastic work Howard !

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 10, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Superb action Howard.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on June 10, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Sweet image Howard,
The POV and the action are superb.
The repost was well worth your time, good eye . . .

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 10, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Great action shot, Howard! I really like how sharp the steer's head is and all the flying dirt. The repost is a nice improvement.

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on June 10, 2013 at 5:57 PM

Love the effects, Howard great job.

Registered on April 2, 2012, 26 Posts, 355 Comments

Comment posted by Marc Ward on June 11, 2013 at 9:19 PM

Howard, great action and storytelling. I really like your POV that is down in the action and not shot from above. This is very Cartier-Bresson... you got the decisive moment when the calf's motion has been overcome by the cowboy's strength. Well done.

Registered on February 26, 2009, 304 Posts, 1365 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on June 12, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Howard this is as great an action shot of any sporting event I've ever seen. This is of course one persons opinion, but I simply must give it. Absolutely outstanding.

Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 13, 2013 at 7:19 PM

Often the case, I went back and looked at this one again. The light was low, the local arena very poorly lit.
So I tried to lighten the face a bit, along with some brush strokes there. Backed off the movie look app slightly as well.
Also selected the white hat & inverted, then brought up the rest of the image some.

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 13, 2013 at 10:45 PM

Hi Howard

Great action shot, with the repost even better with the processing

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Decker on June 17, 2013 at 9:08 AM

Love the action and motion blur.

Registered on April 28, 2011, 14 Posts, 40 Comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on June 19, 2013 at 6:29 PM

Great action shot. Good job in getting the cow's face sharp, yet still capturing the action/motion.
Congratulations on the weekly pick.

Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on June 19, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Howard, the image on the purchase link is a must see. Amazing action shot with excellent detail in the range of focus and static viewing area. Wonderful shot......

Congrats on the EP / WP selection here too.....

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 19, 2013 at 11:28 PM

This is a stunner Howard, love the look of the cowboy's clothing, the hat really stands out. Nice action and great timing to catch this moment. Interesting special effects. Congratulations on the weekly pick.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 20, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Very effective processing here - I'll have to try that program.
Great subject and perspective -
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 21, 2013 at 6:35 AM

Wow, Howard, this is a neat shot! Looks like you're down in the dirt with the cowboy. It's nice and rugged looking, showing the effort and perseverance. Hearty congrats on a great Pick!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on June 24, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Congratulations Howard, love the feel of this, it's timeless. Fantastic image!

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on July 4, 2013 at 12:05 AM

Stunning

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