On the Edge - Photo 94 - Project 365

Driving through the mountains, we stopped at a beautiful overlook for breakfast. I love shooting in the mountains because it's so easy to get depth and great backgrounds are everywhere!

Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Lens ID: EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Aperture: ƒ/7.1
Focal Length: 250 mm
Flash Used: No
ISO: 200
Filter(s): HOYA UV(0)
Date and Time (Original): 2011:07:05 09:06:21

Looking On - Photo 93 - Project 365

I spent the day at the mall, and used my telephoto lens to get come neat candid photos. I also liked how everyone milling around in the mall could be used to generate depth in the photo.

Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Lens ID: EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Exposure: 1/40 sec
Aperture: ƒ/5.6
Focal Length: 250 mm
Flash Used: No
ISO: 800
Filter(s): HOYA UV(0)
Date and Time (Original): 2011:07:01 13:56:30

Chuckwagon Racing - Photo 92 - Project 365

This is the event that brought us to Ponoka for the Stampede. Chuckwagon racing involves watch eight thoroughbred horses (four with the wagon and four outriders) fly through the "Half Mile of Hell" - a figure eight in the infield and then around the track.

When it comes to photography, getting a good picture gets tricky due to the speed of the racers and the chaos of of the start as the four teams let loose.

This is the end of my rodeo photos, at least for this year.

Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Lens ID: EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Aperture: ƒ/7.1
Focal Length: 84 mm
Flash Used: No
ISO: 200
Filter(s): HOYA UV(0)
Post-Production: Cropped
Date and Time (Original): 2011:06:30 01:55:45

Bull Riding - Photo 91 - Project 365

If barrel racing is about finesse, bull riding is about sheer power. Holding on with only hand, the rider aims to stay on for eight seconds. A surprising few make it. Those that do stand a chance at rodeo glory.

I liked this photo because it freezes the bull's action so well, legs and in the air and rope flying, hinting at the bull's power. It's interesting to note the number of people around the periphery, watching attentively and ready to jump into action at the first sign of trouble to rescue the bull rider.

Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Lens ID: EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Aperture: ƒ/5.6
Focal Length: 250 mm
Flash Used: No
ISO: 320
Filter(s): HOYA UV(0)
Date and Time (Original): 2011:06:29 22:46:30

Barrel Racing - Photo 90 - Project 365

More rodeo photos! Barrel racing is amazing to watch - a combination speed and finesse.

Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Lens ID: EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Aperture: ƒ/7.1
Focal Length: 187 mm
Flash Used: No
ISO: 200
Filter(s): HOYA UV(0)
Date and Time (Original): 2011:06:29 22:30:50