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© Copyright John C. House, Everyday Miracles Photography.
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Thanks to a tip from my friend Merilee Phillips, I was able to get a photographer’s pass at the Cheyenne Rodeo. That allowed me to shoot from the ”Pit,“ a dugout with a concrete roof that allows a view of the arena at nearly ground level, a perfect perspective for seeing the action. Shooting with my 300mm f/4 lens I was able to follow the action fairly well and get close enough to fill the viewfinder, though things here move a great deal faster than I am accustomed to and things did not always stay in the viewfinder. This is the first of what I am calling my ”Levitating Horse Series.“ This competition is called ”saddle bronc,“ and the cowboy must stay on this wild horse for at least 8 seconds to even get a score. He is then scored by how enthusiastically the horse bucks and how well the cowboy stays on and maintains good form. It is impossible to explain the energy of the scene; I hope this gives you a glimpse.
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  • Taken: Jul 22, 2014
  • Uploaded: Jul 30, 2014
  • Updated: May 4, 2017