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18
Jun
2016
Shane’s Cabin, Grand Tetons National Park


This derelict cabin in Grand Tetons National Park is often know as “Shane’s Cabin”. It appeared as a set from the classic western “Shane”...



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24
May
2016
Airborne


This particularly frisky bull ended up running into the fence immediately in front of us during the recent Bailey Kay Hutson Bull Ride at Dripping Springs...



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19
May
2016
Fatherly Advice


One of the youngsters taking part in the Bailey Kay Hutson Bull Riding event in Dripping Springs on May 7th, 2016,  gets advice from his Dad as he prepares...



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18
May
2016
Young Bull Rider


A young cowboy getting ready for the start of the mini bull riding competition during the annual Bailey-Kay Hutson Bull Riding event in Dripping Springs,...



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13
May
2016
Time To Leave


It strikes me that the most dangerous part of a bull ride is likely the few seconds immediately after it ends. You’re lying on the ground having...



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11
May
2016
8 Seconds Can Last Forever


The 8 seconds that have to pass before a competition bull ride qualifies to receive a score doesn’t sounds like a very long time. To a cowboy on the back...



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10
May
2016
Waiting by the Gate


At the Bailey Kay Hutson Bull Ride this past weekend, there was a junior competition (mini-bull riding, they called it) for aspiring riders. I’m...



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9
May
2016
Calm Before The Storm


A bull rider has a moment of quiet behind the chutes prior to the start of the Bailey Kay Hutson Bull Ride at Dripping Springs Ranch Park on May 7th, 2016....



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8
May
2016
Bull Riding Pep Talk


This weekend is the annual Bailey Kay Hutson Bull Ride at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The event, an annual fundraiser for local disable kids led by Bailey...



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25
Mar
2016
Bull Rider at Rodeo Austin


Bull riding is the final event at every rodeo (as far as I am aware). Here’s one of the riders at Rodeo Austin recently. I loved the cowboy in the background...



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16
Mar
2016
Getting Ready To Rope, Rodeo Austin


The rodeo is back in town! Rodeo Austin is on until March 26th so here’s a shot from one of my previous trips to the event. I love shooting behind-the-scenes...



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12
Mar
2016
Bulldogging at Wimberley Rodeo


A cowboy jumps from his horse and grabs a running steer during the bulldogging competition at last year’s Gunner Thames Memorial Rodeo in Wimberley,...



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14
Feb
2016
Brian Schwiening, Dripping Springs Roper


Brian Schwiening, shown here during his weekly team roping practice session, was one of the people instrumental in the development of the Dripping Springs...



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22
Jan
2016
Looking Up


Having spent last night in the company of a large number of Austin’s finest photojournalists, I had to post a documentary image today. I left Austin...



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31
Dec
2015
Racing Roper


Back to the 2015 Gunner Thames Memorial Rodeo in Wimberley, Texas today. Here’s one of the roping competitors racing towards her steer.



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28
Dec
2015
Helping Hand


It has been too long since I posted a rodeo photo so here’s one from the Gunner Thames Memorial event in Wimberley this past September. The cowboy...



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26
Nov
2015
Bullriders in Dripping Springs


Three bullriders pose for the camera before the 2015 Brent Thurman Memorial bull riding competition at Dripping Springs Ranch Park on June 27th.



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13
Oct
2015
Brian Roping


A magazine editor recently asked me to take a picture of Brian Schwiening, a Dripping Springs local who has been very active in the development of the great...



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7
Oct
2015
Parting Company


The bull riding portion of Saturday’s rodeo at Dripping Springs Ranch Park was rather disappointing. For the first time in any rodeo I’ve visited,...



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5
Oct
2015
Bulldogging


Here’s another fast and furious event that you’ll find at most rodeos. Bulldogging or steer wrestling tests a cowboy’s ability to catch...



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