Rounding the barrel.
Barrel racing.15 total reviews
Comment from Phyllis Marconi
This is a very nice action shot. You did a very nice job capturing the action with great focus and detail. Subject is well centered. I love the expression of determination and focus on both the rider and horse.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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This is a very nice action shot. You did a very nice job capturing the action with great focus and detail. Subject is well centered. I love the expression of determination and focus on both the rider and horse.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2025
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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Thank you very much Phyllis I deeply appreciate your time and review!
Comment from helvi2
Hi Paul, You definitely caught al the action in this shot! From the feet of the horse, his tail and the swirling dust you captured it all! Lots of action going on here! Great focus and lighting too! Very Nicely Done! :o) Nancy
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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Hi Paul, You definitely caught al the action in this shot! From the feet of the horse, his tail and the swirling dust you captured it all! Lots of action going on here! Great focus and lighting too! Very Nicely Done! :o) Nancy
Comment Written 02-Sep-2025
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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Thank you Nancy!!
Comment from bpellephoto
Very well executed Paul. I like the dust and the grit of a man and horse partnership under competition.
You might get some negative flak about the background. Not from me, I like it because it is an integral part of this action narrative.
The colors are real in tone hue and saturation.
The camera technique is spot on for clarity, detail and sharpness.
Cropping is well done - just enough surrounding the center to make the telling complete.
Technically/Artistically superb photography... Bob
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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Very well executed Paul. I like the dust and the grit of a man and horse partnership under competition.
You might get some negative flak about the background. Not from me, I like it because it is an integral part of this action narrative.
The colors are real in tone hue and saturation.
The camera technique is spot on for clarity, detail and sharpness.
Cropping is well done - just enough surrounding the center to make the telling complete.
Technically/Artistically superb photography... Bob
Comment Written 02-Sep-2025
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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Thank you for that fantastic read on my photograph Bob!
Deeply appreciated!
Comment from allanoak
This really captures the action at the time. Both the horse and rider are all in on this activity. The dust adds a touch of drama for sure.
I may have used a smaller f-stop to blur the background a bit.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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This really captures the action at the time. Both the horse and rider are all in on this activity. The dust adds a touch of drama for sure.
I may have used a smaller f-stop to blur the background a bit.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2025
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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Thank you Allan!
Comment from Brendaartwork18
A very good action shot. You got the movement and the dust storming around yet can see image through the mist it created. Good timing and excellent angke wjich gives the feeling of excitement and movement of this challenging sport. .
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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A very good action shot. You got the movement and the dust storming around yet can see image through the mist it created. Good timing and excellent angke wjich gives the feeling of excitement and movement of this challenging sport. .
Comment Written 02-Sep-2025
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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Thanks a million Brenda. I deeply appreciate your time and review!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This action photograph captivates me; I find it difficult to articulate, but it evokes a profound emotional response within me when I observe it. Great timing. Well done! This deserves my 6. Cheers!
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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This action photograph captivates me; I find it difficult to articulate, but it evokes a profound emotional response within me when I observe it. Great timing. Well done! This deserves my 6. Cheers!
Comment Written 02-Sep-2025
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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I deeply thank you for the wonderful review and 6 stars!
Paul
Comment from orchidrn
An excellent stop action photograph. The horse is in motion kicking up dust, that ads real atmosphere to the shot. I don't see a saddle, is this a bareback rider?
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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An excellent stop action photograph. The horse is in motion kicking up dust, that ads real atmosphere to the shot. I don't see a saddle, is this a bareback rider?
Comment Written 01-Sep-2025
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2025
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I believe there is a saddle. Thank you for the 6 stars.
I'm honored!
Comment from CREZart
Very nice shot of what I would guess a barrel racing event. You got spot on focus, depth of field and all with perfect composition. Which isn't always easy with this fast of action. Interest level is super. I like the typical fling dust bath :) Good job, Paul hope you enjoyed the rodeo.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2025
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Very nice shot of what I would guess a barrel racing event. You got spot on focus, depth of field and all with perfect composition. Which isn't always easy with this fast of action. Interest level is super. I like the typical fling dust bath :) Good job, Paul hope you enjoyed the rodeo.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2025
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2025
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Yes, It was a blast Cindy. Thank you so much for the 6 stars my friend!
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You're welcome :)
Comment from MKFlood
Nice action capture. The angle of the shot of this rider and horse is great. The clarity is great. The capture of the light is great. The presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall..oh btw congratulations on the recognition (thumbs up)
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2025
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Nice action capture. The angle of the shot of this rider and horse is great. The clarity is great. The capture of the light is great. The presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall..oh btw congratulations on the recognition (thumbs up)
Comment Written 01-Sep-2025
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2025
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Thank you very much again Mark.
Thanks for the congrats! Quite a surprise
Comment from Ray Gordon
Paul this is an amazing shot of a barrel racing contestant. I always loved rodeos and a few years back, I attended a rodeo in Jackson Hole and had an amazing time an this brings it all back. Thank you for sharing. Ray
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2025
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Paul this is an amazing shot of a barrel racing contestant. I always loved rodeos and a few years back, I attended a rodeo in Jackson Hole and had an amazing time an this brings it all back. Thank you for sharing. Ray
Comment Written 01-Sep-2025
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2025
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Thank you Ray. I do a lot of these types of events.
Being from Oklahoma I get lots of oppertunities!
Only thing is they wait to late to get started and all
the good light is gone! That does provide a little
chance to do more artistical type shots which I will share
soon!
Take care Ray!
Paul