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29
Mar
2018
Short Ride


It’s been a while since I last posted a rodeo picture so here’s one from last October’s Brent Thurman Memorial Bull Riding event at the Dripping...



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4
Aug
2017
A Fine Steed


While I was waiting to take pictures of the awards ceremony following the Dripping Springs Ranch Rodeo competition a couple of weeks ago, I was chatting...



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25
Jul
2017
Ranching’s Hard Work


It was a particularly hot afternoon last Saturday at Dripping Springs Ranch Park so taking part in the Ranch Rodeo competition can’t have been a whole...



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15
Jul
2017
Determination


I loved the determination on this rodeo cowboy’s face as he hung on tight during his ride in the saddleback bronco competition at Wimberley Rodeo...



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11
Jul
2017
Bull Rider, Wimberley Rodeo


A bull jumps from the chute at Wimberley VFW Rodeo on July 1st, 2017. The bulls were pretty feisty that weekend. The rider must stay on the bull for 8 seconds...



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9
Jul
2017
Rodeo Marshal, Wimberley


One of the marshals from Cadillac Rodeo Company overseeing the action at Wimberley’s 4th of July weekend rodeo. Two of these riders are in the arena...



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7
Jul
2017
Cowboy for Christ


This gentleman, manning the “Cowboys for Christ” table at Wimberley Rodeo last weekend, was kind enough to let me take his portrait. You can find...



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3
Jul
2017
Bulldogging at Wimberley Rodeo


On Saturday night, on part of a busy, fun, but very hot and sweaty weekend of shooting with Mike Criswell, we visited the annual 4th of July weekend rodeo...



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10
Nov
2016
Wild Ride


Wow – it’s been a wild ride! Now that the election is over, I thought it was time for another rodeo shot.



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29
Sep
2016
Cowboys at Dripping Springs Rodeo


Two cowboys hanging by the roping chutes at Dripping Springs Ranch Park during the 2016 Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo.



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12
Aug
2016
Making An Escape


It looks to me as if this cowboy at Dripping Springs Rodeo was acting extremely sensibly given that there was 1500 pounds of angry, spinning beef right...



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10
Aug
2016
Cowboys and Cowgirl


A group of cowboys and a cowgirl seen outside the arena at Dripping Springs Ranch Park just prior to the start of the rodeo on July 23rd, 2016.



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29
Jul
2016
Ready To Ride


A cowboy at Dripping Springs Rodeo gets himself positioned on the horse in preparation for his ride in the saddleback bronco competition. You can find...



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27
Jul
2016
Sitting on the Fence


A cowboy sits on a fence behind the chutes at Dripping Springs Rodeo on July 23rd, 2016.



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26
Jul
2016
Anxious Mutton-Buster


The more I shoot rodeos, the more I’ve decided that I definitely prefer behind-the-scenes shots than the standard “guy getting thrown from...



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24
Jul
2016
Cowboy Generations


Sometimes, you click that shutter and just know you have an image that’s special. This shot, taken at last night’s rodeo in Dripping Springs,...



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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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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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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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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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