A few months ago I photographed a Professional Bull Riding competition. I never went to one of these events before, but came with a spirit of curiosity. What an exciting event! One of my favorite shots of the evening is shown below. Yes. I was close. I'm not sure I've experienced such a thrilling moment in my short photographic career. I couldn't take my eye out of the viewfinder even as the bull (and the cowboy for that matter) filled my frame. *CLICK *CLICK *CLICK.
The photograph should give you a sense of the closeness of the action, but just to show a slightly different perspective, I found myself in the frame of another photographer who happened to be on the opposite side of the arena shooting at almost exactly the same time. Check out the photos below. It is tough to see me, but if you look just above the bull's shoulder and next to the cowboy jumping on the rail there is a hand clutching a camera. That's me. (The second photo shows where I am at a little more clearly because there isn't a bull or cowboy in the way. Look for the blue sweatshirt in the very front row)
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The photograph should give you a sense of the closeness of the action, but just to show a slightly different perspective, I found myself in the frame of another photographer who happened to be on the opposite side of the arena shooting at almost exactly the same time. Check out the photos below. It is tough to see me, but if you look just above the bull's shoulder and next to the cowboy jumping on the rail there is a hand clutching a camera. That's me. (The second photo shows where I am at a little more clearly because there isn't a bull or cowboy in the way. Look for the blue sweatshirt in the very front row)
Photo © Michelle Golden. Used with permission
Photo © Michelle Golden. Used with permission
This is a about as present as I want to be to a bucking bull. I am glad I got the shot and very glad I am able to talk about it now. For my part I want my photographs to help bring people places they might not be able to get to.
