Team Roping, a photo from ニューメキシコ, West

Photographer's Note

Continuing west on Route 66 from Albuquerque we unexpectedly came across a Roping event (between Budville and Grants).

Team roping is a rodeo event. Two riders rope the steer, one around the horns and the other around the hind feet. There were several teams and it was an interesting event to photograph. There were no seats and, apart from the competitors and their families, there were very few other spectators. This meant that we could wander around and view from the fence.

Romano46, tyro, williewhistler, SnapRJW, timecapturer, krzychu30, Royaldevon, marabu61, bukitgolfb301, Cricri, bayno, CLODO, ktanska, Gigidusud, adores, COSTANTINO, AROBN54 has marked this note useful

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Romano46 (18472) 2013-07-14 9:50

Ciao Ann
bravissima!
uno scatto ricco di dinamicit� e nello stesso tempo molto ben curato sia per la nitidezza che per la bellezza della composizione, cosa non facile quando si segue un'azione ricca di movimenti come questa.
Molto ben evidenziate anche le figure rispetto ad uno sfondo che rimane leggermente sfumato ed evidenzia ancor di pi� la scena.
Una ripresa di altissimo livello.
Bravissima.
Ciao e buon inizio di settimana
Romano

serp2000 (47063) 2013-07-14 9:56

Hi, Ann,
WoW! Great presentation of rodeo, outstanding expression. !!! I have not often see the real cowboys. TFS! Great timing shot!
Serghei

emilbo (22616) 2013-07-14 10:39

Allo Ann!
Tu as 騁� vite sur la g稍hette pour prendre la photo juste au bon moment et pas trop de poussi鑽e sur la lentille. Une photo dynamique et parfaitement compos馥.
Toutes mes f駘icitations!... et bonne semaine,
Emilius

holmertz (102636) 2013-07-14 10:40

Hello Ann,
Today we are neighbours on TE, but it's a great shame that there was no new picture uploaded here for 45 minutes.
This is a wonderfully well timed photo with great action. There is strength and speed expressed in nearly every detail, lots of exciting dust and a very eye-catching green rope. The light is very well managed although I can imagine the conditions were not perfect. I am impressed by the fine sharpness, considering that everything must have been moving all the time.
Kind regards,
Gert

tyro (30513) 2013-07-14 11:10

Hi Ann,

Wow! I could just imagine you having a go at this! Hee, hee.

How fortunate you were that there were so few spectators and you managed literally to get a "ring side" viewpoint. For you have caught a photograph with amazing action: the taut rope, the whirling lasso, the steer wildly bucking to one side, the horses quickly turning - and all against a wonderful backgound of dust kicked up by the three powerful beasts.

A brilliant action shot and a very fine note to accompany it.

Fabulous!

Kind Regards,

John.

saxo042 (38078) 2013-07-14 11:16

Hi Ann,
A very good action picture from the real Wild West! Everything here is on the right place. You must have taken plenty of pictures to finally get this perfect shot!
Kind regards
Gunnar

williewhistler (16606) 2013-07-14 11:18

Hello Ann, pushing up the ISO helped you to freeze all the action in this well taken shot,the flying dust and the whirling lariats plus the galloping horses all add up to a most dramatic photo.
Very nicely done.
Kind regards Les.

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2013-07-14 11:24

wow, an excellent action shot. Nicely presented with excellent light and depth. I like a lot the timing of clicking... Very well composed one. Tfs.
S

GiovanniG (3914) 2013-07-14 12:49

Hello Ann,
Very pleasant capture of this rodeo event in action! It is always difficult to show action and get the perspective the accentuates the action. You have so quite well Ann.
Warm regards and pleasant travels,
GiovanniG

rbassin (27472) 2013-07-14 13:42

hello Ann
une superbe photo d'action, les d騁ails et le mouvement sont parfaitement trait駸.
Bonne soir馥
Roland

SnapRJW (31631) 2013-07-15 1:02

Full of action and very well managed Ann. I'm impressed by the way each element is isolated with no overlap and together they fill the frame as a wonderful whole. Not easy to get the subjects separate at this rate of movement but you convey the sense of speed and action really convincingly here. The dust is great emphasising the speed and tight turns. Clever girl! Warm regards rosemary

timecapturer (49288) 2013-07-15 3:16

Hi Ann
really superb action shot this. Love the sense of being right in the moment and you have stopped the action just perfectly. An accomplished and stunning image. Bravo!

Have a good week - Brian.

krzychu30 (15512) 2013-07-15 4:10

Hello Ann,
your photo captures excellently the spirit and character of southwestern States.The scene is perfectly composed and timed!Just love these clouds of dust making the scene so dynamic and atmospheric.
We get here great impression of the real life in New Mexico.

Have a nice day
Krzysztof

kasianowak (17676) 2013-07-15 4:22

Hi Ann
Perfect timing! You have created a very dynamic image. The dust in the air adds drama.
Have a nice day
Kasia

macjake (98408) 2013-07-15 4:27

Hi Ann
I have to be honest....i'm not a fan of these Rodeo type of events, and how the animals are treated just for our 'enjoyment'
same for how in Europe with the Bulls in the large ring..so sad.
but from a photography point of view you did a masterful job. the 1500 shutter speed captured the moment perfectly and sharply, and I like the large green rope in the air for action.
looks like you're enjoying your trip!!!!
cheers
craig

Nicou (193806) 2013-07-15 5:21

Hello

Grandiose image dans le mouvement quelle sc鑪ne et captage cette vache attrap馥 au lassot sueprbe compo en pleine action g駭ial.
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

Royaldevon (85862) 2013-07-15 13:00

Hello Ann,

How exciting!
It must have felt like watching a movie!
You have done a great job capturing the moving figures and animals so clearly. The clouds of dust give us a great sense of movement.

I would have really enjoyed a spectacle like this. I'm sure you will enjoy reliving it in your photographs.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

emka (158058) 2013-07-15 15:30

hi Ann, interesting scene of rodeo like from old western movies. there are still real cowboys, in their hats and with ropes. it must be interesting spectacle. Superb timing. I like specially the dynamics of the horse on the left. And one can almost feel the dust. Splendid shot.

Warm regrads

Malgo

marabu61 (11587) 2013-07-15 15:36

Hello Ann
Very well timed action shot, one can really feel the action in this scene. Lots of interesting details and the colorful rope of one of the cowboys really stand out.
have a good evening
Daniel

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2013-07-16 0:42

Hi dear Ann

Very dynamic image with real movement. You captured the perfect monet in perfect timing. Sand storm makes good sense.
Thanks a lot and have a good start of new week, Takero

mjw364 (1466) 2013-07-16 2:38

Wow Ann!

What a fantastic action shot you have captured here! I love it! So sharp and freezes the moment excellently!

TFS

Mike

eldancer1 (36343) 2013-07-16 7:48

Great timing and capture of those team ropers! I like the dust behind those riders, plenty of action. Love photographing rodeos except most of them held indoors. Very well done, tfs.

abmdsudi (95869) 2013-07-16 9:29

Hi Ann
Good action shot of unfortunate animal domestically bred to allow humans to exhibit physical domination for entertainment value! You have captured the action really well, superb timing as rodeo happens so quickly it is easy to miss the critical moment, you didn't. A brain and eye behind the camera is equally important to capture this action. Simply great, TFS
Kind regards

Cricri (176) 2013-07-16 23:58

Hi Ann
Une prise en plein action capturer au moment le plus fort, tout bon cadrage et couleurs, belle r饌lisation
Belle journ馥
cricri

bayno (18348) 2013-07-17 0:49

Not easy Shot Ann, your focus is perfect on the subject and the Camera was excellent setting to frozen the strong motion, very good framing, nice warm tones and exquisite details...
warm regards,
Valter

CLODO (45116) 2013-07-17 1:39

Hi Ann

Well taken we can feel the movement with the dust, the cow head, the horses legs. the dynamism is reinforced by the diagonal lines (lasso and horse).
Brilliant shot, for sure
CLODO

claudeD (47754) 2013-07-17 6:38

Hello Ann,

very fine picture from New Mexico with a very good composition and fine colors. I like this very good action shot very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

ktanska (44738) 2013-07-17 13:57

Hi Ann,
This one is perfect on very tricky circumstances. Fast action, right timing with the calf just caught. And they all are within depth of field. That cloud of dust enhances contrast well.
Kari

Gigidusud (21679) 2013-07-17 14:04

Hello Ann,
I'm not a fan of these Rodeo type of events, and how the animals are treated just for our 'enjoyment', but this is a beautiful well timed photo with great action. Well done!
Best regards,
Gigi.

speedymanu (3701) 2013-07-19 1:56

Hello Ann,

quite a decisive moment. The rope clearly visible behind the rider, the forefeet of the cow mid air, the dust clouding part of the background, you've captured it all in a graceful and dynamic composition. Congratulations,

Emmanuel

dta (98848) 2013-07-19 7:54

Hello Ann ,
A superb action shot ,, the composition is excellent , good timing to take tyhe best postion of the cow , the horsemen and the ropes . Great effect of the dust .
Regards

adidas5nb (5743) 2013-07-20 7:25

what an amazing action packed shot with great timing.love all the dust around and the intensity with the humans.great pov.
regards
dwaipayan

fabbs99 (17179) 2013-07-20 13:00

Hello Ann,

OMG ! What an action shot !Thats what they call the Wild Wild West.Great shot with perfect sharpness,exposure and immaculate timing.TFS.

Regards,
Farhat

carlo62 (81265) 2013-07-22 15:16

Ciao Ann
questa foto mi era sfuggita.
Bella scena, molto dinamica e accattivante, un'azione che tutti conosciamo attraverso il cinema e la televisione, ma che pochi hanno avuto la fortuna di vedere dal vivo.
Uno scatto molto bello.
Complimenti
Carlo

wolf38 (30) 2013-08-02 12:03

Hello Ann. A photo like a movie. The traditions are maintained. Yes, America has so many facets. You've photographed here at the crucial moment. Well done. Compliment.
Rgds, Wolfgang.

zoomer (6) 2013-08-02 16:37

Hi,superb action shot,catches the atmosphere and dynamics perfectly.Friendly regards,Wolf.

adores (46979) 2013-08-05 16:42

Hi Ann!
A photo so full of action. I like the incredible sense of movement and the dust all around. A really good capture! Amazing the things you saw along this Route!

COSTANTINO (116405) 2013-08-06 23:00

Hello
nice photo the right timing
it looks like a scenery from
the movie,you are lucky
photographer to hace a photo
the right timing
regards
have a nice day
Costantino

AROBN54 (11475) 2013-08-21 22:45

That is a madly nice shot, Ann.. Wow
The light, the dust flying, great action perfectly caught... Perfect to get them all in the frame, excellent DOF, mad timing. That is so cool. Many thanks and kindest wishes,
Shelly