[LRflex] Re: Rodeo Injuries...
- From: David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 09:09:46 -0700
Steve Barbour wrote:
On May 23, 2008, at 8:18 AM, David Young wrote:
G'Mornin' again, Steve!
You asked about injuries (and worse)...
Here's how it happens ...
http://www.furnfeather.net/Temps/Ride5.htm
This chap was lucky, the descending bull missed him by less than
15cm (6 inches).
a wonderful image David...
Thanks, Steve!
Rodeo work is possible (I've done it, many a time) with a manual
focus Leica, but it's SO much easier, with a good AF system, such as
in the Oly E3 - used in all of these shots. It allows you to
concentrate on the riders, events and composition. It's true that
the AF systems are not perfect and occasionally an otherwise great
shot will be a throw-away because the focus is on the wrong spot, but
overall the percentage of "keepers" is tremendously improved.
so rare to see the cowboys wearing helmets...is this a trend?
Next month, I will photograph our local "Little Britches" Rodeo ... a
rodeo for kids under 14 who either want to be rodeo stars when their
older, or simply want to have some fun. When I post those shots, you
will see that the kids all wear helmets ... it's required. And now,
some of the younger contestants on the Pro circuit are wearing
them. Still, it's not common.
What has made a huge difference is the padded vests. Again, this was
started, years ago, on the Little Britches circuit, and they are now
virtually universal for bronc, saddle bronc and bull riders. But for
most riders, the traditional cowboy hat is still the preferred headgear....
http://www.furnfeather.net/Temps/Ride6.htm
so incredibly dangerous....
True..... of course, pulling the bulls tail, on your way down,
doesn't help the situation very much!
do the the bulls try to land on the rider, or try to miss him, or
is it just up to luck alone?
With most bulls, it just luck as to whether you get hit or not. But
some bulls will turn, deliberately, to attack a downed rider. You
can see - in Ride6 - that the bull has his eye on the rider, so he'll
know where to turn, next. This bull was a bad one, but the clown
managed to draw him away...
Not sure I'd want to be the "substitute target"!!!
You're in Rodeo country, Steve... you should find one, nearby, and
try it. Great opportunities for fantastic shots! You'll usually
need something in the 80~200 range ... maybe a 1.4x or 2x converter,
as well. Because the animals move around so much, a zoom is far
superior to a fixed focal length lens. Oh ... and pick a sunny day
... it's a drag shooting in the rain! Besides, without the rain you
get lots of dust, which only seems to enhance the "action" value of
the photos.
Cheers!
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David Young,
Logan Lake, CANADA
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